Dave the Diver In the Jungle Guide: All New Fish and Depth Zones
Master the Utara Lake and Lakebed Sea depth zones with our complete list of every new fish species in the In the Jungle expansion.
The In the Jungle DLC introduces three distinct freshwater biomes: the Upper Lake, Lower Lake, and the prehistoric Lakebed Sea. You’ll need to adjust your diving strategy to handle aggressive new species like the Black Caiman, stunning Electric Eels, and ancient underwater predators.
Dave is officially trading the salty depths of the Blue Hole for muddy freshwater. The In the Jungle expansion dumps you straight into Utara Lake, bringing a massive checklist of new aquatic life to track down. Some of these catches are easy pickings to pad out your nightly sushi menu. Others are terrifying prehistoric beasts that will actively try to ruin your dive.
If you want to clear out your collection tracker and maximize your restaurant profits, you need to know exactly where these new species are hiding.
Navigating the Three New Biomes
Utara doesn’t follow the exact same depth rules you are used to. Instead of seamless ocean descents, the jungle environment is chopped up into three very distinct layers.
- Upper Utara Lake: Covers the 0 to 35-meter range. Full of smaller schooling fish and a few nasty surprises.
- Lower Utara Lake: Covers the 35 to 75-meter range. Home to massive, aggressive freshwater predators.
- The Lakebed Sea: A secret, ancient biome resting at the very bottom. You cannot just swim down here; it naturally unlocks as you push through the DLC’s main narrative.
The Shallows: Upper Utara Lake (0-35m)
You will spend most of your early hours getting comfortable in the upper layer. It is packed with farmable fish like the visually distinct Discus variants, which are fantastic for whipping up lower-tier recipes at Bancho Grill.
Do not get too relaxed, though. You will also run into Red-Bellied Piranhas and the Black Caiman. The Caiman essentially acts as a mini-boss patrolling the shallows. Do not try to net this thing. Keep your distance and unload on it with your best ranged weapons.
| Fish Name | Depth Zone |
| Kissing Gourami | Utara Lake – Upper |
| Walking Catfish | Utara Lake – Upper |
| Clown Loach | Utara Lake – Upper |
| Tilapia | Utara Lake – Upper |
| Red Discus | Utara Lake – Upper |
| Banana Cichlid | Utara Lake – Upper |
| Blue-Gray Mbuna | Utara Lake – Upper |
| Archerfish | Utara Lake – Upper |
| Black Caiman | Utara Lake – Upper |
| Chocolate Gourami | Utara Lake – Upper |
| Red-Bellied Piranha | Utara Lake – Upper |
| Bluegill | Utara Lake – Upper |
| Brown Discus | Utara Lake – Upper |
| Green Discus | Utara Lake – Upper |
| Blue Discus | Utara Lake – Upper |
| Heckel Discus | Utara Lake – Upper |
| Black Piranha | Utara Lake – Upper |
Going Deeper: Lower Utara Lake (35-75m)
Once you dive past the 35-meter mark, the wildlife gets drastically bigger and meaner. This zone is heavily populated by large-bodied targets that require a bit of planning before you pull the trigger.
The Electric Eel is a massive pain if you don’t have the right defensive gear equipped, as it can completely stun Dave. You will also want to keep your eyes peeled for the Platinum Alligator Gar. It is incredibly rare, visually stunning, and serves as a highly premium ingredient for your late-night services.
Catching these heavy hitters isn’t just about making money; it’s about feeding the right people. If you want to know exactly who pays top dollar for these premium catches, check out our complete Dave the Diver In the Jungle Villager Favorites Guide to maximize your tips.
| Fish Name | Depth Zone |
| Giant Freshwater Stingray | Utara Lake – Lower |
| Electric Eel | Utara Lake – Lower |
| Nile Perch | Utara Lake – Lower |
| Horseface Loach | Utara Lake – Lower |
| Giant Snakehead | Utara Lake – Lower |
| Armored Catfish | Utara Lake – Lower |
| Largemouth Bass | Utara Lake – Lower |
| Mud Carp | Utara Lake – Lower |
| Piraiba Catfish | Utara Lake – Lower |
| Indonesian Tiger Perch | Utara Lake – Lower |
| Grass Carp | Utara Lake – Lower |
| Asian Arowana | Utara Lake – Lower |
| Platinum Alligator Gar | Utara Lake – Lower |
| Sockeye Salmon | Utara Lake – Lower |
| Clown Featherback | Utara Lake – Lower |
Stepping Back in Time: The Lakebed Sea
Things get genuinely weird at the very bottom of the lake. The Lakebed Sea is a locked-off ecosystem untouched by time. You will be hunting living fossils down here.
Instead of normal fish, you are shooting harpoons at prehistoric cephalopods like the Ammonite and Orthoceras. The most dangerous resident is easily the Stethacanthus, a bizarre ancient shark that will aggressively defend its territory.
| Fish Name | Depth Zone |
| Ammonite | Lakebed Sea |
| Promissum | Lakebed Sea |
| Hensodon | Lakebed Sea |
| Red Sea Lily | Lakebed Sea |
| Eomesodon | Lakebed Sea |
| Exellia | Lakebed Sea |
| Poreia | Lakebed Sea |
| Orthoceras | Lakebed Sea |
| Platyceramus | Lakebed Sea |
| Stethacanthus | Lakebed Sea |
A Note on Story Progression
While you can freely hunt most of the fish in the upper and lower lake, several of these catches are strictly tied to the DLC’s main quests. Based on how previous expansions played out, expect characters to specifically request those massive Lower Lake predators. The bizarre creatures in the Lakebed Sea will almost certainly take center stage as you reach the climax of the new storyline.
