Nacreous Gutfish Eel

The Nacreous Gutfish Eel is a fish-type creature encountered as a fishing catch in Canaan. It appears specifically in the waters adjacent to the pier where the Fisherman NPC sits. The eel functions as a location-specific fish specimen rather than a generic open-sea spawn and interacts with the game's fishing mechanics: special equipment is required to land it safely, and the act of reeling it in inflicts damage on the player unless the correct gear is used.

Players must use an Insulated Rod to catch a Nacreous Gutfish Eel. Attempting to reel the eel in without the Insulated Rod results in significant self-damage during the catch sequence; equipping the Insulated Rod prevents that harmful effect and allows the catch to be completed. The Insulated Rod is therefore a gating requirement for any attempt to harvest this creature by fishing at the pier in Canaan.

Butchering the Nacreous Gutfish Eel is performed at a Chef's Counter. There is no detailed loot data listed for its butchering outcome in the available records; the butchering entry exists but does not enumerate specific items or yields.

Practical notes for players:

• Fish only at the Canaan pier location near the Fisherman to encounter this species. The spawn is location-bound and not found in arbitrary waters.
• Equip and use an Insulated Rod before beginning the encounter to avoid the damage that occurs while reeling the eel in.
• Perform any processing or butchering at a Chef's Counter if you intend to use the eel for cooking or crafting, but be aware that no specific butchering drops are documented for this species in the available sources.
• Because reeling without the proper rod causes substantial damage, prioritize bringing healing consumables or escape options if you must attempt a catch without the Insulated Rod.