Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a living, breathing world that sees changes just as our world does. Seasons will change, plants will wither and bloom, and different animals will be available at certain parts of the year. For the month of December, this is no different as new fish make their way to the game. It also means there are new sea creatures arriving and returning to the island’s waters. With this change, it is in players’ best interest to know which of these aquatic creatures they can catch during the month. This guide will tell you all the sea creatures that will be available in Animal Crossing: New Horizons during December.

All December Sea Creatures in Animal Crossing: New Horizons

There are a total of 21 sea creatures that can be caught for players that are located in the Northern Hemisphere, with one of them being new for the month of December. Below will be a full breakdown of all the sea creatures available in December of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, how much they can be traded for, and the time of day they can be caught. The list will start with the sea creatures that are arriving in December.

  • Lobster- Has a price of 4,500 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Seaweed- Has a price of 600 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Sea Star- Has a price of 500 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Sea Anemone- Has a price of 500 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Sea Slug- Has a price of 600 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Mussel- Has a price of 1,500 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Scallop- Has a price of 1,200 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Whelk- Has a price of 1,000 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Abalone- Has a price of 2,000 Bells, can be caught between 4 PM – 9 AM.
  • Octopus- Has a price of 1,200 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Turban Shell- Has a price of 1,000 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Oyster- Has a price of 2,000 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Spiny Lobster- Has a price of 5,000 Bells, can be caught between 9 PM – 4 AM.
  • Venus’ Flower Basket- Has a price of 5,500 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Sweet Shrimp- Has a price of 1,400 Bells, can be caught between 4 PM – 9 AM.
  • Acorn Barnacle- Has a price of 600 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Dungeness Crab- Has a price of 1,900 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Red King Crab- Has a price of 8,000 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Sea Cucumber- Has a price of 500 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Sea Pig- Has a price of 10,00 Bells, can be caught between 4 PM – 9 AM.
  • Snow Crab- Has a price of 6,000 Bells, can be caught all day.

There will be three sea creatures leaving at the end of December, these are the mussel, turban shell, and spiny lobster.

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If the player finds themselves in the Southern Hemisphere, there are 24 sea creatures available in December, with five being new to the month. Again, below is the full breakdown just as it is above for all the sea creatures for December.

  • Sea Grapes- Has a price of 900 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Mussel- Has a price of 1,500 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Abalone- Has a price of 2,000 Bells, can be caught between 4 PM – 9 AM.
  • Gazami Crab- Has a price of 2,200 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Tiger Prawn- Has a price of 3,000 Bells, can be caught between 4 PM – 9 AM.
  • Seaweed- Has a price of 600 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Sea Star- Has a price of 500 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Sea Anemone- Has a price of 500 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Sea Urchin- Has a price of 1,700 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Slate Pencil Urchin- Has a price of 2,000 Bells, can be caught between 4 PM – 9 AM.
  • Sea Slug- Has a price of 600 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Mussel- Has a price of 1,500 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Oyster- Has a price of 2,000 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Pearl Oyster- Has a price of 2,800 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Scallop- Has a price of 1,200 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Whelk- Has a price of 1,000 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Abalone- Has a price of 2,000 Bells, can be caught between 4 PM – 9 AM.
  • Gigas Gian Clam- Has a price of 15,000 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Chambered Nautilus- Has a price of 1,800 Bells, can be caught between 4 PM – 9 AM.
  • Octopus- Has a price of 1,200 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Vampire Squid- Has a price of 10,000 Bells, can be caught between 4 PM – 9 AM.
  • Firefly Squid- Has a price of 1,400 Bells, can be caught between 9 AM – 4 PM.
  • Acorn Barnacle- Has a price of 600 Bells, can be caught all day.
  • Mantis Shrimp- Has a price of 2,500 Bells, can be caught between 4 PM – 9 AM.
  • Sea Pineapple- Has a price of 1,500 Bells, can be caught all-day
  • Lobster- Has a price of 14500 Bells, can be caught all day.

There will be three sea creatures leaving at the end of December, these are the chambered nautilus, firefly squid, and lobster.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2.0 update and Happy Home Paradise DLC are available on the Nintendo Switch.