If you’re trying to catch the new Goliath Siphonophore in Fisch, the tricky part isn’t really the fishing itself. The game makes you go through a specific location and trigger the hunt before you can properly start going after this massive fish.
You’ll need to head to Northern Expedition, find the hidden Boreal Hollow area, trigger the hunt from the main pool, and then deal with a special fishing mechanic that makes the Goliath Siphonophore much harder to reel in.
Here’s the full route.
Where to Find Goliath Siphonophore in Fisch
The Goliath Siphonophore is connected to the Boreal Hollow pool in the Northern Expedition area.
Start by traveling to Northern Expedition and make your way toward Boreal Pines.
Once you’re in the area, look for the section containing the reinforced crab cages. The Boreal Hollow pool isn’t sitting out in the open, so it’s easy to miss if you’re simply running around the main area.
You need to make your way behind the reinforced crab cage area to find the hidden Boreal Hollow Pool.
This is the location associated with the Goliath Siphonophore hunt.
How to Reach Boreal Hollow
The basic route is:
- Travel to Northern Expedition.
- Head toward Boreal Pines.
- Find the area with the reinforced crab cages.
- Go behind the crab cage area.
- Look for the hidden Boreal Hollow Pool.
- Wait for or trigger the Goliath Siphonophore hunt.
- Once the hunt begins, fish in Boreal Hollow.
The important thing here is that Boreal Hollow is hidden behind the reinforced crab cage area, so don’t waste time searching the more obvious fishing spots around Boreal Pines.
How to Start the Goliath Siphonophore Hunt
Finding the pool isn’t necessarily the end of the setup.
To get the Goliath Siphonophore hunt going, you need to create enough disturbance in the main pool.
Keep fishing and building disturbance in the main pool until the massive exotic Goliath Siphonophore is triggered.
Once the hunt becomes active, that’s your signal to head over to Boreal Hollow.
This is an important part of the process because you don’t want to spend ages fishing in the hidden pool wondering why the Goliath isn’t appearing.
How to Catch Goliath Siphonophore
Once the hunt is active, head into Boreal Hollow and start fishing.
The Goliath Siphonophore isn’t just a normal fish with a large size. It has a special fishing mechanic that can make the catch considerably more difficult.
During the fight, the fish can temporarily freeze your progress bar.
Normally, you’re trying to keep the fishing bar moving in your favor and steadily build progress toward the catch. The Goliath Siphonophore can interrupt that progress, which can make an already difficult catch feel much more unpredictable.
But that’s not the only problem.
Goliath Siphonophore’s Resilience Mechanic
The Goliath Siphonophore can also reduce your resilience during the catch.
That makes controlling the fish harder because your normal fishing setup can become less forgiving while you’re trying to keep the fish inside the catch zone.
So, when you hook the Goliath, don’t panic if your progress suddenly stops or your resilience drops. Those effects are part of the fish’s unique mechanic.
The best thing you can do is stay focused on controlling the catch and take advantage of every opportunity when the progress bar starts moving again.
What Makes Goliath Siphonophore Difficult?
There are two main mechanics you need to watch for:
Progress Bar Freeze:
The fish can temporarily stop your progress, preventing you from steadily filling the catch meter.
Resilience Reduction:
Your resilience can be reduced during the fight, making the fish more difficult to control.
Together, these mechanics make the Goliath Siphonophore feel noticeably different from a standard fishing encounter.
So don’t assume that simply having a strong rod means the catch will be easy. You’ll still need to manage the special mechanics during the fight.
Goliath Siphonophore Hunt Route
If you just want the entire process in one place, here’s the route I’d follow:
Northern Expedition → Boreal Pines → Reinforced Crab Cages → Boreal Hollow
Once you’re in the region:
Build disturbance in the main pool → Trigger the Goliath Siphonophore hunt → Travel to Boreal Hollow → Start fishing → Manage the frozen progress bar and reduced resilience → Catch the Goliath Siphonophore
That’s basically the entire process.
Tips for Catching Goliath Siphonophore
The biggest mistake would be treating this like an ordinary fish.
When the progress bar freezes, don’t immediately assume you’ve done something wrong. The Goliath Siphonophore’s mechanics are designed to interrupt your progress.
Likewise, be prepared for the reduced resilience. Since the fish can make your catch control more difficult, you’ll want to stay patient instead of trying to force the catch.
It’s also worth making sure you’re properly prepared before starting the hunt. You don’t want to trigger the event and then realize you aren’t ready to spend the time required to fight the fish.
Boreal Hollow & Goliath Siphonophore – Quick Guide
- Region: Northern Expedition
- Area: Boreal Pines
- Hidden location: Boreal Hollow
- Location landmark: Behind the reinforced crab cages
- Hunt trigger: Build disturbance in the main pool
- Target: Goliath Siphonophore
- Special mechanic: Temporarily freezes the progress bar
- Additional mechanic: Reduces resilience during the catch
- Final step: Fish in Boreal Hollow while the hunt is active
The Goliath Siphonophore is one of those Fisch catches where knowing the route beforehand saves you a lot of frustration.
Don’t just head into Boreal Pines and start fishing randomly. First find the reinforced crab cage area, go behind it, and locate Boreal Hollow. Then build enough disturbance in the main pool to trigger the hunt.
Once the hunt is active, return to the hidden pool and start fishing.
The actual fight is where things get interesting. The progress bar freeze and resilience reduction can both make the Goliath Siphonophore difficult to control, so be ready for a much less predictable catch than you’re probably used to.
The basic path is simple: find Boreal Hollow, trigger the hunt, and then be patient when the Goliath starts fighting back.