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Pollock

Pollock is a small cold-water fish caught through fishing on Sakhal. It takes 3 inventory slots, weighs 350 g, and can be gutted with a Knife to produce a Pollock Fillet for cooking.

Quick item summary

CategoryWildlife / Fish
Water typeSalt water
MapSakhal
Size3x1
Weight350 g

Quick answer

Pollock is a marine fish found through fishing in Sakhal's cold waters. Its compact three-slot size makes it easier to carry than larger catches. Before it can be cooked, the whole fish must be gutted with a Knife and prepared into a Pollock Fillet.

In-game description

Marine fish living in cold waters. Can be a source of delicious meat once properly prepared.

Main Uses

How to use this item

Catch a Pollock

Fish in Sakhal's cold salt water with a prepared fishing rod.

  1. Travel to a valid fishing location on Sakhal.
  2. Prepare a Fishing Rod or Simple Fishing Rod with a baited hook or Jig.
  3. Fish in salt water.
  4. Continue fishing until you catch a Pollock.
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Prepare a Pollock

Gut the whole Pollock with a Knife to obtain its fillet.

  1. Place the Pollock in your inventory or hands.
  2. Equip a Knife or another supported cutting tool.
  3. Use the prepare or gut action.
  4. Collect the Pollock Fillet.
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Cook the Pollock Fillet

Bake, boil, or dry the prepared Pollock Fillet before eating it.

  1. Prepare the Pollock into a fillet.
  2. Use a Fireplace, stove, or another cooking setup.
  3. Bake, boil, or dry the fillet.
  4. Do not eat burned or rotten fish.
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How to get Pollock

Spawn info

Fishing on SakhalFish Net Trap on SakhalUnknown
  • Pollock is a cold-water marine fish associated with Sakhal.
  • It takes 3 inventory slots and weighs 350 g.
  • It must be gutted with a Knife before cooking.
  • Preparing it produces a Pollock Fillet.
  • A Fish Net Trap can catch Pollock on Sakhal.

Important notes

  • Pollock is found through fishing on Sakhal.
  • It is a saltwater cold-water fish.
  • It takes 3 inventory slots.
  • It weighs 350 g.
  • A Knife is required to prepare it for cooking.
  • Preparing it produces a Pollock Fillet.
  • A Fish Net Trap can catch Pollock on Sakhal.