Knox County fishing records

Project Zomboid Fishing Database

Compare every Build 42 fish, water type, configured size and weight range, trophy threshold, and bait effectiveness from the game files.

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Version 42.20.4

Fish and bait database

Select a fish to compare its water type, configured size range, trophy threshold, maximum weight, and every bait with a positive effectiveness value.

21 fish

Selected catch

Alligator Gar

Base.AligatorGar

RiverLake

Configured length: 10–180 cm
Maximum weight: 45 kg
Trophy length: 243 cm
Trophy weight: 150 kg

Effective bait and lures

Sorted by the fish configuration coefficient.

34 options

Little Bait FishBase.BaitFish

Great · 0.9

TadpoleBase.Tadpole

Good · 0.7

Beef PattyBase.MeatPatty

Average · 0.5

Canned Dog Food (Open)Base.DogfoodOpen

Average · 0.5

CrayfishBase.Crayfish

Average · 0.5

Fish FilletBase.FishFillet

Average · 0.5

Frog MeatBase.FrogMeat

Average · 0.5

Jig LureBase.JigLure

Average · 0.5

LeechBase.Leech

Average · 0.5

MaggotsBase.Maggots

Average · 0.5

Minnow LureBase.MinnowLure

Average · 0.5

Rodent MeatBase.Smallanimalmeat

Average · 0.5

ShrimpBase.Shrimp

Average · 0.5

SlugBase.Slug

Average · 0.5

SlugBase.Slug2

Average · 0.5

Small Bird MeatBase.Smallbirdmeat

Average · 0.5

SnailBase.Snail

Average · 0.5

SteakBase.Steak

Average · 0.5

WormBase.Worm

Average · 0.5

CaterpillarBase.AmericanLadyCaterpillar

Poor · 0.1

CaterpillarBase.BandedWoolyBearCaterpillar

Poor · 0.1

CaterpillarBase.MonarchCaterpillar

Poor · 0.1

CaterpillarBase.SawflyLarva

Poor · 0.1

CaterpillarBase.SilkMothCaterpillar

Poor · 0.1

CaterpillarBase.SwallowtailCaterpillar

Poor · 0.1

CentipedeBase.Centipede

Poor · 0.1

CentipedeBase.Centipede2

Poor · 0.1

CockroachBase.Cockroach

Poor · 0.1

CricketBase.Cricket

Poor · 0.1

GrasshopperBase.Grasshopper

Poor · 0.1

MillipedeBase.Millipede

Poor · 0.1

MillipedeBase.Millipede2

Poor · 0.1

PillbugBase.Pillbug

Poor · 0.1

TermitesBase.Termites

Poor · 0.1

Effectiveness values are relative configuration coefficients, not guaranteed catch percentages. Weather, season, skill, fishing abundance, equipment, and runtime rules still affect results.

Cross-species comparison

Most broadly effective bait

This ranking averages the positive configuration value for each bait across the fish that accept it. Use the fish selector above when targeting one species.

Worm

Accepted by 21 fish

0.60

Maggots

Accepted by 21 fish

0.59

Leech

Accepted by 20 fish

0.54

Dough

Accepted by 6 fish

0.53

Snail

Accepted by 20 fish

0.52

Slug

Accepted by 20 fish

0.51

Slug

Accepted by 20 fish

0.51

Baguette

Accepted by 6 fish

0.50

Baguette

Accepted by 6 fish

0.50

Bread

Accepted by 6 fish

0.50

Bread

Accepted by 6 fish

0.50

Canned Corn (Open)

Accepted by 6 fish

0.50

Using the database

What the fishing values mean

River and lake

The location flags show which water types each fish is configured to use. Some fish are available in both.

Size and weight

The listed length and maximum weight come from each fish configuration. The game calculates individual catches within those ranges.

Trophy thresholds

Trophy length and weight are separate configuration values. They can be higher than the normal configured maximum catch values.

Bait effectiveness

The 0.1 to 1.0 coefficient measures relative bait compatibility. It is not a direct percentage and should not be presented as one.

Fishing FAQ

Common Build 42 fishing questions

How many fish are in Project Zomboid Build 42?+

The version 42.20.4 fishing configuration contains 21 fish records.

What is the best fishing bait in Project Zomboid?+

The best bait depends on the fish you are targeting. Each species has its own relative bait-effectiveness values, so the fishing database lists and sorts compatible bait separately for every fish.

Are bait effectiveness values catch percentages?+

No. The values are relative configuration coefficients used by the fishing system. Weather, season, skill, abundance, equipment, and other runtime rules also affect fishing results.

Can every fish be caught in rivers and lakes?+

No. Fish records have separate river and lake flags. Some species use both water types, while others are configured for only one.

What does trophy length mean in Project Zomboid?+

Trophy length and trophy weight are special values stored for each fish. They are separate from the normal configured length range and maximum weight.

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