Fishing in Fisch’s Collapsed Ruins and Crowned Ruins can feel like a tough challenge, especially when you’re trying to catch rare fish like the Shortnose Chimaera. If you’ve been stuck wondering why some fish just won’t bite, it’s usually about being in the right place at the right time with the right bait and gear. Let me walk you through everything you need to know to catch the Shortnose Chimaera and other rare fish in these tricky underwater ruins.
Here’s how to find the Collapsed and Crowned Ruins and get ready to fish
First, you need to reach Tidefall, where both the Collapsed Ruins and Crowned Ruins are found. Head to coordinates (3138, 132, 910) and look for the Underwater Cave entrance. You’ll want a Tidebreaker+ rod and an Advanced Oxygen Tank to dive deep without running out of air.
Once inside Tidefall, walk south to (3155, -1052, 1261). You’ll have to jump over some rocky ledges to enter the Collapsed Ruins. The Crowned Ruins are actually inside the Collapsed Ruins area, so to get there, just keep walking to the back of Collapsed Ruins and take the narrow path leading into Crowned Ruins. There’s no other way in.
What you need to catch the Shortnose Chimaera and other fish in Collapsed Ruins
The Shortnose Chimaera isn’t the easiest fish to catch, but it’s not the rarest either. It’s an uncommon fish that bites only under specific conditions:
- Location: Collapsed Ruins
- Bait: Squid
- Season: Autumn or Winter
- Weather: Clear
- Time: Night
- Best rods: Rod of Depths, Wind Elemental, Dreambreaker, Astraeus Serenade, Seraphic, No-Life Rod
If you’re fishing here, you’ll want to keep these conditions in mind. Using the right rod helps a lot because these rods are better at catching deep or rare fish. If you find that fishing with rods isn’t working, try using cages or spearfishing instead. Sometimes, those methods make catching tricky fish like the Shortnose Chimaera easier.
What other fish you can catch in Collapsed Ruins
Here’s a quick table showing all 11 fish you can find in Collapsed Ruins, along with their bait, rarity, and when to catch them:
| Fish name | Rarity | Bait | Season | Weather | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Rockfish | Common | Shrimp | Spring, Summer | Clear | Day |
| Roughhead Grenadier | Common | Squid | Autumn, Winter | Clear | Night |
| Atlantic Halosaur | Uncommon | Shrimp | Summer | Clear | Day |
| Blackfin Icefish | Uncommon | Shrimp | Winter | Clear | : |
| Shortnose Chimaera | Uncommon | Squid | Autumn, Winter | Clear | Night |
| Bigeye Houndshark | Unusual | Fish Head | Spring, Autumn | Clear | Night |
| Longnose Chimaera | Unusual | Squid | Winter | Foggy | Night |
| Opah | Rare | Squid | Autumn | Clear | Day |
| Blackfin Barracuda | Legendary | Minnow | Summer | Clear | Night |
| Black Scabbardfish | Mythical | Squid | Autumn, Winter | Windy | Night |
| Pliosaur (Exotic) | Exotic | Shark Head | Winter | Foggy | Winter |
Note: The Pliosaur only appears during the Pliosaur Hunt event, and using a Sunstone Totem can boost your chances.
What about the Crowned Ruins fish?
If you’re exploring the Crowned Ruins, you’ll find 13 different fish. Some don’t require bait, and a few only appear during special events. Here’s the full list:
| Fish name | Rarity | Bait | Season | Weather | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gnomefish | Common | Shrimp | Spring | Clear | Day |
| Oil Sardine | Common | Flakes | Summer | Clear | Day |
| Roundnose Grenadier | Common | Squid | Winter | Clear | Night |
| Greater Weever | Uncommon | Shrimp | Summer | Clear | Day |
| Silver Roughy | Uncommon | Shrimp | Autumn | Clear | Day |
| Spotted Drum | Uncommon | Shrimp | Summer | Clear | Night |
| Warty Oreo | Uncommon | Squid | Autumn, Winter | Clear | Day |
| Armorhead | Unusual | : | Summer | Clear | Day |
| Blackspot Tuskfish | Unusual | : | Summer | Clear | Day |
| Tompot Blenny | Rare | Shrimp | Spring, Summer | Clear | Day |
| Black Snoek | Legendary | Minnow | Autumn | Windy | Night |
| Blackmouth Catshark | Mythical | : | Autumn, Summer | Clear | Night |
| Goldwraith | Exotic | Sapphire Krill | : | : | Night |
Some fish here don’t have specific bait or weather listed, so you might want to try cages or spearfishing. You can buy Golden cages for 25,000C$ at the Crowned Ruins entrance, which helped me catch the Tompot Blenny without much hassle.
The Goldwraith is a special fish that only appears during the Goldwraith Hunt, a random event. Using a Sunstone Totem during Aurora Borealis increases your chances. Playing on low-population or private servers also helps.
Which rods should you use in these ruins?
To catch fish efficiently in both Collapsed and Crowned Ruins, these rods are your best friends:
- Rod of Depths
- Wind Elemental
- Dreambreaker
- Astraeus Serenade
- Seraphic
- No-Life Rod
These rods improve your chances of catching deep or rare fish like the Shortnose Chimaera and others. For more details on obtaining the Astraeus Serenade rod, check out the guide on how to get the Astraeus Serenade Rod in Roblox Fisch.
Catching the Shortnose Chimaera made simple
To sum up catching the Shortnose Chimaera:
- Go to Collapsed Ruins via Tidefall’s Underwater Cave.
- Use Squid as bait.
- Fish during Autumn or Winter, at night, when the weather is clear.
- Use one of the recommended rods for better success.
- If rods don’t work, try cages or spearfishing.
- Optionally, use a Sunstone Totem to boost your luck.
If you want to learn how to catch other fish in these areas, the article on how to catch every fish in Collapsed and Crowned Ruins in Roblox Fisch is a great resource.
Final thoughts
Fishing in Fisch’s ruins is all about timing, location, and the right tools. The Shortnose Chimaera is easier to catch than some of the legendary or mythical fish, but you still need to be patient and prepared. Keep track of the season, weather, and time, and don’t hesitate to switch your fishing method if needed. With this guide, you’re ready to complete your bestiary and enjoy some of the coolest catches Fisch has to offer.
