Fishing in Village in the Shade usually serves as an optional way to earn extra money between farming and surviving nighttime horrors. Early in the story, however, you must complete errands for every villager, and Yoh’s request requires a specific fish you likely haven’t seen yet. If you have spent several days empty-handed, this walkthrough covers everything you need to catch a yamame trout.
This specific quest often catches players off guard because the initial fishing spot only provides common carp. Knowing the exact location and seasonal requirements saves you from wasting in-game days at the wrong riverbank.
Make sure you have progressed Kisuke’s request far enough to access the forest clearing before heading out with your fishing rod. Let’s dive straight into the exact steps needed to secure your catch.
How to Catch a Yamame Trout in Village in the Shade
The opening cutscene of Yoh’s request shows you trying to fish near the village, which acts as a helpful fishing tutorial. Unfortunately, casting your line there only rewards you with various types of carp rather than your target species.
You will need to look elsewhere if you want to make any real progress on this villager errand. Trust me, wasting bait at the starting pond is a trap you want to avoid.
Unlocking the correct body of water requires completing another villager task first. Handing your errand coupon to Kisuke grants you a pickaxe for shattering a massive boulder blocking the path near the forest Hunting Lodge.
Destroying that rock opens up a hidden trail leading straight to the Mountain Foot Fishing Spot. This new area appears on your map and holds the exact fish you need.
Heading to this mountain location is mandatory if you want to complete the questline. Spreading fishing bait makes the process smoother, but you can still reel them in successfully without any bait.
Pro tip: Save your bait for later if supplies run low, since standard casting works fine once you memorize the button patterns.
Springtime at this location yields two different fish that demand four button presses to land: catfish and yamame trout. Do not stress if you hook a larger fish requiring six presses, because that is simply not your target.
Deliver your freshly caught fish back to Yoh to trigger the subsequent cutscenes and wrap up her errand. Here is a quick checklist for the final steps:
- Location: Mountain Foot Fishing Spot near the Hunting Lodge
- Season: Spring
- Button Input: Four presses to reel in
- Reward: Completion of Yoh’s request