Glowbug

Level 0 predatory Sea Blight mutant 1 / kg

A Sea Blight mutant predator that glows in the murk and bursts into sudden, erratic runs.

Best bait: Rainbow Fin / Flaming Belly
Active: Always active
Habitats: 2 spots
Processing: Fish Meat

How to catch Glowbug

Catch Glowbug at a predator fishing spot. Cast into the splash zone in the disturbed water, then retrieve the lure steadily. Rainbow Fin is the common predator bait; Flaming Belly adds trophy chance but costs Jaws and a Lily.

The chase matters as much as the fight. Reel too fast and the predator loses interest; leave the lure still too long and it does the same. Once hooked, oppose each run and reel in the pauses. Its class 3 run reaches 320 speed with 90/s line tension, so short corrections beat one long pull.

Quick rig: Rainbow Fin is the primary bait listed for Glowbug. Check the recipe in the bait and tackle guide before you leave the dock.

Size classes & catch odds

Day and night odds are identical in the demo data; class 3 is the rare trophy roll.

3 classes

Class	Weight	Chance	Stamina	Tension	Speed
Class 1	3 – 4 kg	60%	110	60/s	280
Class 2	5 – 7 kg	32%	110	70/s	300
Class 3	8 – 12 kg	8%	110	90/s	320

Higher stamina means a longer fight. Higher tension means the line snaps faster if you keep reeling through a run. Speed is the fish's movement value in the demo data, not a real-world unit.

Best bait for Glowbug

The demo gives each bait an equal share where two are listed.

Bait	Share	Recipe	Category
Rainbow Fin	50%	1× Fish Meat + 1× Metal Plate + 1× Chromatic Scales	predatory
Flaming Belly	50%	1× Fish Meat + 1× Jaws + 1× Metal Plate + 1× Lily	predatory

Where to find Glowbug

Glowbug is tied to blighted backwater. The demo data lists 2 habitat spots for this species and marks it as always active.

Use the in-game fishing-spot prompt to confirm the target before casting. Our schematic chart shows the demo's main fishing areas, but it is a route diagram rather than a coordinate-perfect map. If the spot lists a different species, move on instead of emptying your bait bag.

Value & processing

Sale value

1 / kg

Price is per kilogram in the demo build. A class 3 fish is worth substantially more than a class 1 of the same species.

Processing

Grinder → Fish Meat

Sell whole fish when you need cash. Process when a recipe or contract needs the material, especially Chromatic Scales and Jaws.

Field notes

A mutant that turns the water into a false lantern. The glow makes it easy to spot and easy to overconfidence; its bursts are quick, so shorten your pulls and keep a little line in reserve.

Source: Dreadmoor demo build 26140998 fish data. Values, bait affinities and habitat counts may change in Early Access.