Paliahas won the hearts of many MMO gamers for its charm and pleasing aesthetics. Similar to popular simulation games likeStardew Valley,Animal Crossing, andDisney Dreamlight Valley, players inPaliacomplete tasks for villagers by gardening, crafting furniture, cooking, and fishing. Fishing provides players with a calming activity and is one of theeasiest ways to make money, but it’s also a good wayto find giftsthat certain villagers are looking for.

There are up to 80 different fish that players can catch inPalia, including the highly sought-after fish called theEyeless Minnow. Although some fish require specific rods, bait, locations, and times of the day, the Eyeless Minnow is relatively easy to catch. With the right information, you’re able to find and catch your own Eyeless Minnow and discover what you can do with them.

A map of Kilima Village, pointing out the exact location you’ll find the gate to Bahari Bay

Where To Find The Eyeless Minnow

The Eyeless Minnow is a species that is native toBahari Bay. From Kilima Village, take your character to the eastern border of the map between Maji’s Hollow and the Whispering Banks. The exact location can be found in the image above.

Once in Bahari Bay, look forPavel Mineson your map. The mines contain caves where your player can find minerals, treasure chests, and a pond for fishing in. you may find the mines in the space beneath and between the Flooded Fortress and the Ancient Aquaduct. Hug the wall to your left upon entering Bahari Bay to find Hodari and Najuma’s house. Pavel Mines will be directly northwest from there. There are several ways to enter the mines, but this is the quickest and easiest way to get to the fishing pond.

A map of Bahari Bay and the pinpointed location of where to find the entrance to the Pavel Mines

After entering the mines, follow the path to the first opening. Take the first right turn you can make and follow the staircase down to the floor. Then make a left to find the stream of flowing water and a pond for finding rare and uncommon fish. You can find Eyeless Minnows here. You may want to either clear your inventory before fishing or upgrade your backpack formore inventory slots.

How To Catch The Eyeless Minnow

The Eyeless Minnow is a common fish that all players can catch, no matter what rod they use. Althoughupgrading your toolscan help you find different materials, there isno need to upgrade your fishing rodoruse any specific baitfor this fish. The Eyeless Minnow can be caught in the Pavel Mines regardless of the time of day, making it even easier to find. Even if there are no ripples or jumping fish in the pond, you can still cast your line into the water to catch an Eyeless Minnow.

If not on the first try, you should be able to catch an Eyeless Minnow after a few attempts. Remember towait until the fourth tug on the lineto begin reeling in the fish. Once the fish is hooked, be careful not to let the fish veer far from your lure. After successfully reeling it in, your character will hold up the fish and stuff it in their inventory.

A character holding up their Eyeless Minnow that they’ve just caught in the Pavel Mines

What To Do With An Eyeless Minnow

Once you find your prized possession, you can choose tosell the Eyeless Minnow for 20 gold each, or30 gold if it is star quality. It may not seem like much, but if you can rack up a good stock of Eyeless Minnows, they will surely add up.

There are also several other uses for Eyeless Minnows. you’re able to use them tocook recipes like fish stewor grilled fish. Consume these dishesto raise your focus. It may also be a good idea to keep a few Eyeless Minnows in your inventory because they are often requested by villagers likeEinar. Einar can often be found atFisherman’s Lagoon. Gifting villagers the fish that they ask for can help raise friendship levels.

Three things you can do with an Eyeless Minnow fish: cook fish stew, gift it to Einar, or keep them for display in your home

You can even keep Eyeless Minnows for display in your home. If they are in your inventory, you can place them as you would any other item. They look nice sitting on tabletops or counters if you have room to spare.

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