This article explains the rare fishing spots in Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon (Pokemon USUM). It summarizes the Pokemon and items obtainable from rare fishing spots throughout the Alola region, so please use it as a reference!
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What are Rare Fishing Spots?
You can fish for valuable Pokemon and items
Spots where you can fish that have bubbles are rare fishing spots, where valuable Pokemon are more likely to appear. You can also fish for hard-to-get items, so if you see one, be sure to fish there.
Bubble appearance is random
Bubbles at fishing spots appear randomly. You won't necessarily encounter a rare fishing spot every time you go.
Disappears after fishing once
Rare fishing spots disappear once you fish there. Also, be careful as they will disappear if you Dash towards them.
How to make bubbles reappear
Bubbles that have disappeared will reappear if you enter a building or after some time has passed. You can use this to farm rare fishing spots.
How to Farm Rare Fishing SpotsPokemon Appearing at Rare Fishing Spots
Melemele Island
 Clamperl | - Melemele Sea (Right Side) |
 Corsola | - Melemele Sea (Left Side) |
 Shellder | - Kala'e Bay (Inside) |
 Barboach | - Seaward Cave |
Akala Island
| Barboach | - Ohana Town |
 Feebas | - Brooklet Hill |
 Alomomola | - Brooklet Hill (Totem's Den) |
 Staryu | - Route 7 |
 Chinchou | - Route 8 - Akala Outskirts |
 Luvdisc | - Route 9 |
Ula'ula Island
 Gyarados | - Malie Garden |
 Bruxish | - Route 13 - Route 14 - Route 15 |
Poni Island
 Dhelmise | - Seafolk Village |
 Relicanth | - Poni Breaker Coast |
 Corphish | - Vast Poni Canyon |
 Dratini | - Poni Meadow - Poni Gauntlet |
Items Obtainable at Fishing Spots
Normal Fishing Spots
| Difficulty | High | Medium | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melemele Island | Pearl | Big Pearl | Pearl String |
| Akala Island | Pearl | Big Pearl | Heart Scale |
| Ula'ula Island | Pearl | Big Pearl | Prism Scale |
| Poni Island | Pearl | Sticky Barb | Bottle Cap |
Rare Fishing Spots
| Difficulty | High | Medium | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melemele Island | Big Pearl | Pearl String | Comet Shard |
| Akala Island | Big Pearl | Heart Scale | Shell Bell |
| Ula'ula Island | Big Pearl | Prism Scale | King's Rock |
| Poni Island | Big Pearl | Bottle Cap | Gold Bottle Cap |
Melemele Island's Rare Fishing Spots
Melemele Sea (Right Side)
| Pokemon | Encounter Rate |
|---|---|
| Clamperl | [Normal] Low [Bubbling] Medium |
| Corsola | [Normal] Low [Bubbling] Medium (Night) |
Right Side 1.
A spot near the beach to the right of the laboratory.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Right Side 1.
- Go to your house
- Surf from the sea by the laboratory below
- It's a short distance ahead
Right Side 2.
On a small island a short distance from the laboratory's beach.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Right Side 2.
- Go to your house
- Surf from the sea by the laboratory below
- Check the location of the nearby small island
- Go onto the small island while looking at the bottom screen
Right Side 3.
Between three large rocks, southeast from the laboratory.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Right Side 3.
- Go to your house
- Surf from the sea by the laboratory below
- Head for the spot surrounded by three rocks southeast of the laboratory
Right Side 4.
On a rock a short distance from the beach of the small island in the bottom right of the map.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Right Side 4.
- Go to your house
- Surf from the sea by the laboratory below
- Head for the island surrounded by rocks southeast of the laboratory.
Melemele Sea (Left Side)
| Pokemon | Encounter Rate |
|---|---|
| Clamperl | Low |
| Corsola | [Normal] Low [Bubbling] Medium (Night) |
Left Side 1.
On a rock below the mountain (Ten Carat Hill) on the right edge of the map.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Left Side 1.
- Go to Hau'oli City's beach
- Surf out to sea
- Head towards the bottom of the mountain (Ten Carat Hill) shown on the bottom screen
Left Side 2.
From the Ten Carat Hill seaside entrance, on a rock to the left (there's a large rock nearby).
Detailed Location and How to Get to Left Side 2.
- Go to Hau'oli City's beach
- Surf out to sea
- Head for the sandy area adjacent to the mountain (Ten Carat Hill) shown on the bottom screen
Left Side 3.
On a rock a short distance from the beach on the Hau'oli City side.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Left Side 3.
- Go to Hau'oli City's beach
- Surf out to sea
- Head for the sandy area adjacent to the mountain (Ten Carat Hill) shown on the bottom screen
Left Side 4.
Immediately to the right of Hau'oli City's beach.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Left Side 4.
- Go to Hau'oli City's beach
- Surf out to sea
- Proceed to the right
Seaward Cave
| Pokemon | Encounter Rate |
|---|---|
| Barboach | [Normal] Low [Bubbling] High |
Seaward Cave
On a rock in the far left of the cave, accessible from the southern hole in "Melemele Meadow".
Detailed Location and How to Get to Seaward Cave
- Go to Melemele Meadow
- Investigate the Southern hole and enter Seaward Cave
- At the very end, following the path
Kala'e Bay
| Pokemon | Encounter Rate |
|---|---|
| Shellder | [Normal] Low [Bubbling] Medium |
Kala'e Bay 1.
After exiting Seaward Cave, on a rock to the upper right.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Kala'e Bay 1.
- Go to Melemele Meadow
- Investigate the Southern hole and enter Seaward Cave
- Follow the path, exit Seaward Cave, and go left
Kala'e Bay 2.
After exiting Seaward Cave, on a rock below.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Kala'e Bay 2.
- Go to Melemele Meadow
- Investigate the Southern hole and enter Seaward Cave
- Follow the path and exit Seaward Cave
- Surf and proceed a short distance down
Kala'e Bay 3.
From the beach near the center of the map, on a rock to the right.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Kala'e Bay 3.
- Go to Melemele Meadow
- Investigate the Southern hole and enter Seaward Cave
- Follow the path and exit Seaward Cave
- Surf and head for the small island to the right
Kala'e Bay 4.
From the beach near the center of the map, on a rock below (near 3.).
Detailed Location and How to Get to Kala'e Bay 4.
- Go to Melemele Meadow
- Investigate the Southern hole and enter Seaward Cave
- Follow the path and exit Seaward Cave
- Surf and head for the small island to the right
Akala Island's Rare Fishing Spots
Ohana Town
| Pokemon | Encounter Rate |
|---|---|
| Barboach | [Normal] Low [Bubbling] High |
Ohana Town
The pond in the bottom left of the map.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Ohana Town
- Go to Ohana Town
- Proceed southwest from the Pokemon Center
- It's in the nearby pond
Brooklet Hill (1-3)
| Pokemon | Encounter Rate |
|---|---|
| Feebas | [Normal] Very Low [Bubbling] Low |
Brooklet Hill (Entrance 1.)
Before the bridge on the left of the map. On a rock to the left.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Brooklet Hill (Entrance 1.)
- Go to Brooklet Hill
- Enter and immediately surf to the left
Brooklet Hill (Entrance 2.)
Partway along the bridge on the left of the map. On a rock to the right.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Brooklet Hill (Entrance 2.)
- Go to Brooklet Hill
- Enter and proceed along the bridge. Surf to the right partway through.
Brooklet Hill (Entrance 3.)
Partway along the bridge on the left of the map. On the rock to the left.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Brooklet Hill (Entrance 3.)
- Go to Brooklet Hill
- Enter and proceed straight across the bridge. Surf to the left from partway.
Brooklet Hill (Second Pond 1.)
Partway along the bridge on the left of the map. On the rock to the left.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Brooklet Hill (Entrance 3.)
- Go to Brooklet Hill
- Enter and proceed straight across the bridge. Surf to the left from partway.
Brooklet Hill (Second Pond 1.)
Immediately after entering the second pond.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Brooklet Hill (Second Pond 1.)
- Go to Brooklet Hill
- Enter, cross the bridge, and go to the second pond.
- A short distance after surfing immediately.
Brooklet Hill (Second Pond 2.)
Near the waterfall in the second pond.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Brooklet Hill (Second Pond 2.)
- Go to Brooklet Hill
- Enter, cross the bridge, and go to the second pond.
- Proceed left from the pier.
Brooklet Hill (Second Pond 3.)
Near the shallow bridge in the second pond.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Brooklet Hill (Second Pond 3.)
- Go to Brooklet Hill
- Enter, cross the bridge, and go to the second pond.
- Proceed down from the pier.
Brooklet Hill (Third Pond 1.)
Immediately in front after surfing upon entering Area 3.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Brooklet Hill (Third Pond 1.)
- Go to Brooklet Hill
- Enter, cross the bridge, and go to the second pond.
- Proceed straight to the third pond.
- Surf immediately upon entering the area.
Brooklet Hill (Third Pond 2.)
Around the bottom right of the pond in Area 3.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Brooklet Hill (Third Pond 2.)
- Go to Brooklet Hill
- Enter, cross the bridge, and go to the second pond.
- Proceed straight to the third pond.
- Surf immediately upon entering the area.
- Proceed to the bottom right.
Brooklet Hill (Third Pond 3.)
Around the bottom left of the pond in Area 3.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Brooklet Hill (Third Pond 2.)
- Go to Brooklet Hill
- Enter, cross the bridge, and go to the second pond.
- Proceed straight to the third pond.
- Surf immediately upon entering the area.
- Proceed to the bottom right.
Brooklet Hill (Totem's Den)
| Catchable Pokemon | Encounter Rate |
|---|---|
| Alomomola | [Normal] Low [Bubbling] Medium |
Totem's Den 1.
Center of the four fishing spots, slightly to the left in the middle of the pond.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Brooklet Hill (Totem's Den 1.)
- Go to Brooklet Hill
- Proceed straight to the Totem's Den.
- Surf immediately upon entering the area.
- Center of the four fishing spots in the middle of the pond.
Totem's Den 2.
Top left of the four fishing spots, slightly to the left in the middle of the pond.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Brooklet Hill (Totem's Den 2.)
- Go to Brooklet Hill
- Proceed straight to the Totem's Den.
- Surf immediately upon entering the area.
- Top left of the four fishing spots in the middle of the pond.
Totem's Den 3.
Bottom left of the four fishing spots, slightly to the left in the middle of the pond.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Brooklet Hill (Totem's Den 3.)
- Go to Brooklet Hill
- Proceed straight to the Totem's Den.
- Surf immediately upon entering the area.
- Bottom left of the four fishing spots in the middle of the pond.
Totem's Den 4.
Top right of the four fishing spots, slightly to the left in the middle of the pond.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Brooklet Hill (Totem's Den 4.)
- Go to Brooklet Hill
- Proceed straight to the Totem's Den.
- Surf immediately upon entering the area.
- Top right of the four fishing spots in the middle of the pond.
Totem's Den 5.
Bottom right of the four fishing spots, slightly to the left in the middle of the pond.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Brooklet Hill (Totem's Den 5.)
- Go to Brooklet Hill
- Proceed straight to the Totem's Den.
- Surf immediately upon entering the area.
- Bottom right of the four fishing spots in the middle of the pond.
Totem's Den 6.
Bottom right of the four fishing spots, slightly to the left in the middle of the pond.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Brooklet Hill (Totem's Den 5.)
- Go to Brooklet Hill
- Proceed straight to the Totem's Den.
- Surf immediately upon entering the area.
- Near the base of the waterfall in the pond.
Route 7
| Catchable Pokemon | Encounter Rate |
|---|---|
| Staryu | [Normal] Low [Bubbling] Medium |
Route 7 1.
Directly in front after descending to the beach from Route 7.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Route 7 1.
- Go to Route 7
- Head towards the beach on the right.
Route 7 2.
Near the rock after entering the sea and heading north.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Route 7 2.
- Go to Route 7
- Head towards the beach on the right.
- Surf from the beach.
- Head north.
Route 7 3.
Along the cliff at the northernmost part of the map.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Route 7 3.
- Go to Route 7
- Head towards the beach on the right.
- Surf from the beach.
- Head north.
Route 7 4.
Northern area of the map. Center of the three rocks to the right of Route 7 3.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Route 7 4.
- Go to Route 7
- Head towards the beach on the right.
- Surf from the beach.
- Head north.
- Center of the three rocks in the north.
Route 7 5.
Pond-like area within the isolated island on the right of the map.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Route 7 5.
- Go to Route 7
- Head towards the beach on the right.
- Surf from the beach.
- Head right.
- Enter the isolated island.
- Head towards the pond in the middle of the isolated island.
Route 8
| Catchable Pokemon | Encounter Rate |
|---|---|
| Chinchou | [Normal] Low [Bubbling] Medium |
Route 8 1.
Below the cliff to the top right of the Aether Base in the north of the map.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Route 8 1.
- Go to Route 8
- Head towards the Aether Base in the north.
- Go towards the cliff.
Route 8 2.
Lower side of the sea area below the Pokemon Center.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Route 8 2.
- Go to Route 8
- Surf in the sea below the Pokemon Center.
- Proceed downwards.
Route 8 3.
Upper side of the sea area below the Pokemon Center.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Route 8 3.
- Go to Route 8
- Surf in the sea below the Pokemon Center.
- Proceed upwards.
Route 9
| Catchable Pokemon | Encounter Rate |
|---|---|
| Luvdisc | [Normal] Medium [Bubbling] High |
Route 9
Along the cliff at the bottom of the Route 9 map.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Route 9
- Go to Route 9
- Aim for the cliff at the bottom of the map.
- After descending the slope, proceed slightly to the right.
Akala Outskirts
| Catchable Pokemon | Encounter Rate |
|---|---|
| Chinchou | [Normal] Low [Bubbling] Medium |
Outskirts 1.
Below the cliff on the right edge of the map, upper fishing spot.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Outskirts 1.
- Go to Akala Outskirts
- Go to the cliff on the right edge of the map.
- Walk towards the top of the map.
Outskirts 2.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Outskirts 2.
Below the cliff on the right edge of the map, lower fishing spot.
- Go to Akala Outskirts
- Go to the cliff on the right edge of the map.
- Walk slightly upwards.
Ula'ula Island's Rare Fishing Spots
Malie Garden
| Catchable Pokemon | Encounter Rate |
|---|---|
| Gyarados | [Normal] Low [Bubbling] Medium |
Malie Garden 1.
Right side of the bridge directly in front after entering.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Malie Garden 1.
- Enter Malie Garden
- Right side of the bridge immediately after entering.
Malie Garden 2.
Across the bridge directly in front.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Malie Garden 2.
- Enter Malie Garden
- Cross the bridge immediately after entering.
- Go to the area across the bridge.
Malie Garden 3.
Pond to the top left of the tea house.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Malie Garden 3.
- Enter Malie Garden
- Cross the bridge immediately after entering.
- Go to the area across the bridge.
- Go to the pond near the tea house.
Malie Garden 4.
Right side of the tea house.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Malie Garden 4.
- Enter Malie Garden
- Proceed right immediately after entering.
- Head towards the tea house.
Route 13
| Catchable Pokemon | Encounter Rate |
|---|---|
| Bruxish | [Normal] Low [Bubbling] Medium |
Route 13 1.
Right of the protruding platform south of the central pond.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Route 13 1.
- Go to Route 13
- Proceed to the bottom right of the map.
- Descend the slope and proceed along the cliff.
Route 13 2.
Left of the protruding platform south of the central pond.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Route 13 2.
- Go to Route 13
- Proceed to the bottom right of the map.
- Descend the slope and proceed along the cliff.
Route 14
| Catchable Pokemon | Encounter Rate |
|---|---|
| Bruxish | [Normal] Low [Bubbling] Medium |
Route 14 1.
Immediately south after entering Route 14 from Tapu Village.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Route 14 1.
- Go to Tapu Village
- Enter Route 14
- Surf immediately after entering.
Route 14 2.
Upper side of the lighthouse ruins on the left of Route 14.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Route 14 2.
- Go to Tapu Village
- Enter Route 14
- Surf immediately after entering.
- Head towards the top of the lighthouse on the left of the map.
Route 14 3.
Lower side of the lighthouse ruins on the left of Route 14.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Route 14 3.
- Go to Tapu Village
- Enter Route 14
- Surf immediately after entering.
- Head towards the bottom of the lighthouse on the left of the map.
Route 14 4.
Surf south immediately after entering Route 14 from Tapu Village.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Route 14 4.
- Go to Tapu Village
- Enter Route 14
- Surf immediately after entering.
- Head south.
Route 14 5.
Surf south immediately after entering Route 14 from Tapu Village.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Route 13 2.
- Go to Tapu Village
- Enter Route 14
- Surf immediately after entering.
- Head south.
Route 15
| Catchable Pokemon | Encounter Rate |
|---|---|
| Clamperl | [Normal] Low [Bubbling] Medium |
| Bruxish | [Normal] Low [Bubbling] Medium |
Route 15 1.
Top left area of the map, immediately to the bottom left from the beach on the Route 16 side.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Route 15 1.
- Surf from the beach below the Pokemon Center.
- Proceed towards the top left of the small island below.
Route 15 2.
Top left from the beach west of Aether House.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Route 13 2.
- Go to Aether House
- Go to the beach west of Aether House.
- Surf from the beach and proceed to the top left.
Poni Island's Rare Fishing Spots
Seafolk Village
| Catchable Pokemon | Encounter Rate |
|---|---|
| Dhelmise | [Normal] Low [Bubbling] Medium |
Steelix Boat
Detailed Location and How to Get to the Steelix Boat
- Go to Seafolk Village
- Enter the Steelix-shaped boat on the right.
- Exit through the bottom exit.
Poni Wilds
| Catchable Pokemon | Encounter Rate |
|---|---|
 Carvanha | Medium |
| Relicanth | Low |
Poni Wilds 1.
Immediately south from the ruins entrance.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Poni Wilds 1.
- Go to the ruins
- Inside the pond near the ruins entrance.
Poni Wilds 2.
South from the location where seawater spouts, in the center.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Poni Wilds 2.
- Poni Wilds
- Go to the cliff area at the bottom of the map.
Poni Wilds 3.
Left edge of Poni Wilds.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Poni Wilds 3.
- Poni Wilds
- Go to the cliff area at the bottom of the map.
- Continue to the left edge of the map.
Vast Poni Canyon
| Catchable Pokemon | Encounter Rate |
|---|---|
| Corphish | [Normal] Low [Bubbling] Medium |
Vast Poni Canyon 1.
Immediately in front after entering the Underground Lake area.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Vast Poni Canyon 1.
- Examine the bushes on the left of the map before the Totem's Den.
- After passing the S-shaped path, enter the cave directly.
- Immediately in front after entering.
Vast Poni Canyon 2.
Far left of the Underground Lake area. (Requires Sharpedo Jet)
Detailed Location and How to Get to Vast Poni Canyon 2.
- Examine the bushes on the left of the map before the Totem's Den.
- After passing the S-shaped path, enter the cave directly.
- Surf immediately after entering.
- Proceed straight and break the rocks with Sharpedo Jet.
Poni Meadow
| Catchable Pokemon | Encounter Rate |
|---|---|
| Dratini | Low |
Poni Meadow
Pond directly in front after entering from Poni Wilds.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Poni Meadow
- Proceed from Poni Wilds to Poni Meadow.
- Continue through the map to the pond.
Poni Gauntlet
| Catchable Pokemon | Encounter Rate |
|---|---|
| Dratini | Low |
Poni Gauntlet 1.
Waterfall basin near the Battle Tree.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Poni Gauntlet 1.
- Head towards the Battle Tree from Seafolk Village.
- Go to the waterfall basin on the way.
Poni Gauntlet 2.
Center of the map. Go around along the coast from the Battle Tree side.
Detailed Location and How to Get to Poni Gauntlet 1.
- Head towards the Battle Tree from Seafolk Village.
- Once you reach the Battle Tree, head right.
- Make a U-turn and go back a little.
Rare Fishing Spot Selection
Bubbles Can Be Reset
Bubbles that have disappeared will reappear after a certain amount of time has passed or by entering a building.
What is Rare Spot Selection?
This is a procedure for continuously performing rare fishing by utilizing the fact that bubbles reappear when entering a building or moving between towns. Note that this can only be done in locations with nearby buildings.
Benefits of Rare Spot Selection
You can perform many rare fishing attempts in a short amount of time, making it easier to obtain rare items and rare Pokemon.
Procedure
- 1. Go to a rare spot where bubbles are present.
- 2. Fish.
- 3. If the bubbles disappear, enter a town or building.
- 4. Immediately return and check if the bubbles have reappeared.
- 5. If they haven't reappeared, repeat the procedure from step 3.
