To get fish in Creature Kitchen, you must plunge the toilet in the bathroom. Despite the river running through the woods outside the cabin, you cannot fish in natural water. Instead, grab the plunger from the bathroom cabinet, use it directly on the toilet bowl, and pick up the raw fish that pops out.
Once obtained, the raw fish becomes part of your unlocked ingredient pool and restocks through your kitchen storage.
How to Unlock the Bathroom First
Before you can reach the toilet, you must gain access to the bathroom door inside the cabin.
- Summon Gray the Dog: Take the dog toy found in the shed (or investigate the doghouse outside) to interact with Gray, the thin greyhound roaming the yard.
- Photograph Gray: Use your camera on Gray to log him into your creature book and reveal his dietary preferences.
- Feed Gray Three Beef Meals: Gray requires three meals prepared with beef. Valid dishes include:
- Burger: 1 Ground Beef (Raw Steak + Salt mixed in the bowl), 1 Cheese Slice, and 2 Bread Slices.
- Meatball Sub: 1 Ground Beef (Raw Steak + Salt), 1 Tomato Sauce (Tomato + Salt), and 2 Bread Slices.
- Meatloaf: 1 Ground Beef and 1 Tomato Sauce.
- Philly Cheesesteak: 1 Fried Steak, 1 Cheese Slice, and 2 Bread Slices.
- Collect the Bathroom Key: After eating his third beef dish, Gray drops the key on the porch steps or yard walkway. Take this key to unlock the bathroom door inside the cabin.
Step-by-Step: Plunging the Toilet for Fish
Once inside the bathroom, follow these steps to secure the fish ingredient:
- Locate the Plunger: Open the bathroom cabinet/armoire to find the plunger standing inside.
- Interact with the Toilet: Hold the plunger and use it directly on the clogged toilet bowl.
- Grab the Raw Fish: The toilet will eject a raw fish onto the floor.
- Check Storage Restocks: Picking up the fish marks the item as discovered. Like other kitchen staples, newly discovered ingredients will restock in your kitchen fridge and pantry whenever you open and close their doors.
While exploring the bathroom, you can also collect the Fish and Chips recipe card, the Fish Chowder recipe card, a red bead, a green bead, and raw chicken from the bathtub.
What to Do with the Fish: Summoning Gerald
The primary reason to get fish is to summon and befriend Gerald, an octopus perched high up in the forest trees outside.
- Find the Tree Basket: Walk out into the yard and locate the hanging basket tied to tree branches marked with an embossed fish symbol.
- Deposit the Fish: Place the raw fish (or a prepared fish dish) into the basket.
- Snap a Photo of Gerald: An octopus tentacle will reach down from the canopy to take the offering. Pull out your camera immediately to take Gerald’s picture and register him in your book.
- Learn Gerald's Preference: Gerald requires four meats of sky or sea, meaning any combination of four completed fish or chicken dishes.
Creature Kitchen Fish Recipes
Fish must be fried in the pan before being added to meals. To fry a fish, place the raw fish into the frying pan on the stove. Wait for the sizzling oil to stop popping, flip it over to sear the other side, and remove it before it burns.
Combine your fried fish with the following ingredients in the oven to produce complete dishes:
| Recipe Name | Required Ingredients | Preparation Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fish and Chips | 1 Fried Fish, 3 Potato Slices | Slice a potato at the cutting board to obtain potato slices. |
| Fish Chowder | 1 Fried Fish, 1 Milk, 1 Potato Slice, 1 Gravy | Make Gravy by blending 1 Butter and 1 Flour together in the mixing bowl. |
After serving Gerald four meals fitting his sky or sea requirement (such as Fish and Chips, Fish Chowder, Country Fried Chicken, or Chicken Parmesan), he will reward you with a key to unlock the next area of the cabin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you catch fish in the river?
No. There is no fishing rod or interactive fishing mechanic at the river outside. The only source of fish in the game is the bathroom toilet.
Where do I find the plunger?
The plunger is located inside the bathroom cabinet/armoire. You must first unlock the bathroom using the key dropped by Gray the dog.
What if I accidentally burn or lose the fish?
If you burn the fish on the frying pan or misplace it, simply return to the kitchen. Open and close the refrigerator doors; once unlocked, fresh raw fish will continuously restock alongside your other discovered ingredients.
