Dave the Diver Jungle Fish Guide: 83 Species by Zone

Updated 2026-10-02: Steam's live sale price and review totals were refreshed while the current 83-entry roster remains 82 launch entries plus Bull Shark.

TL;DR: The current jungle roster is 83 named species and creatures: 82 entries documented across four Marincabloom groups, plus the Bull Shark added after the August 6 patch. Upper Utara Lake, Lower Utara Lake, the Lakebed Sea, and rod-fishing spots each use different depth, quest, or catch-method gates.

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Dave the Diver jungle fish: how many are there? (quick answer)

The launch roster has 82 named entries across four Marincabloom groups. The official August 6 patch added Bull Shark after clearing Sulong, bringing the current working total to 83. The list below separates depth catches, quest-gated creatures, traps, the Lakebed Sea, and rod-only fishing so you know where to look.

Current status: September 2026

The In the Jungle Content Pack is currently $7.99, down from $9.99, and has Mostly Positive reviews with 1,612 positive, 521 negative, and 2,133 total all-language reviews on Steam. The base game is currently $9.99, down from $19.99, with Overwhelmingly Positive reviews at 157,263 positive, 5,741 negative, and 163,004 total all-language reviews. The latest official patch is version 1.0.6.2113 from September 15; the most relevant Jungle content update is version 1.0.6.2084 from August 6, which added the Spirits system, Giant Wild Boar rematch, three Setah Forest monsters, and Bull Shark after Sulong.

Key takeaways

• Four Marincabloom groups: Upper Utara Lake, Lower Utara Lake, the Lakebed Sea, and rod-fishing spots
• 82 named launch entries plus Bull Shark, added after clearing Sulong in the August 6 update
• Lower-lake access and several catches are story-gated; depth or stronger gear alone does not open every route
• Deliver Piraiba Catfish meat to Basu to unlock the fishing rod, bait shop, upgrades, and rod-only catches
• Sulong, Black Caiman, Sockeye Salmon, Fire Eel, and Bull Shark each have documented quest or progression gates

Upper Utara Lake (0-35m): where you start

This is the DLC's opening zone, and it mixes calmer species with predators that will absolutely end a careless dive. The peaceful cichlid and gourami species school in open water and are the safest early catches. The predators (Black Caiman, Red-Bellied Piranha, Goliath Tigerfish) hunt in the same space, which means your first hour in the jungle is less about finding fish and more about learning which parts of the lake to avoid until you've upgraded your gear.

Current roster, Upper Utara Lake and its upper-lake side routes:

Kissing Gourami, Walking Catfish, Clown Loach, Tilapia, Red Discus, Banana Cichlid, Blue-Gray Mbuna, Archerfish, Black Caiman, Chocolate Gourami, Red-Bellied Piranha, Bluegill, Pearl Gourami, Brown Discus, Green Discus, Blue Discus, Heckel Discus, Malaysian Pikehead, Pirarucu, Black Piranha, Goliath Tigerfish, Blue Yabby, Tricolor, Red Swamp Crayfish, and Sulong.

The source list places Malaysian Pikehead in the Vegetation Cave and Pirarucu behind vines, but both belong to this upper-lake route grouping. Blue Yabby, Tricolor, and Red Swamp Crayfish use baited crab traps. Sulong is tied to Uzme's “Operation: Sulong Hunt” quest, while Black Caiman appears a few days after arrival and is connected to Bonita's quest.

Upper Utara Lake mixes calm schooling species with ambush predators in the same open water, which is why early dives feel riskier than the ocean zones.

GODEEPER: For the tools and upgrade order that make Upper Utara Lake survivable in your first sessions, the jungle DLC tips guide covers gear priorities. Dave the Diver Jungle DLC Tips Guide →

Lower Utara Lake (35-75m): the quest-locked zone

Lower Utara Lake isn't a depth gate you can push through with better gear. Hydrogen Sulfide contamination is handled through Muna's Purification Filter progression. Until that quest and filter progression resolve, the deeper route stays restricted regardless of how upgraded your net gun or sleep ray is.

Once it opens, the payoff is bigger predators and rarer catches than the upper zone offers. The current lower-route roster is:

Giant Freshwater Stingray, Electric Eel, Nile Perch, Horseface Loach, Giant Snakehead, Armored Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Mud Carp, Piraiba Catfish, Indonesian Tiger Perch, Grass Carp, Asian Arowana, Platinum Alligator Gar, Giant Sturgeon, Sockeye Salmon, Fire Eel, Clown Featherback, Murray Spiny Crayfish, Marron, Signal Crayfish, and Giant Snapping Turtle.

The list includes associated lower-lake quest routes, not only the open 35-75m water. Sockeye Salmon appears after the lower lake is cleaned. Fire Eel appears in the Sunang Ruins after Giant Snapping Turtle is defeated, and Giant Snapping Turtle is part of Sato's quest.

The Giant Freshwater Stingray is one of the larger confirmed predators in Lower Utara Lake, and it's easy to spot from a distance thanks to its size.

Key takeaways: fishing rod vs. net gun vs. sleep ray

The Jungle Gun handles much of the underwater catch loop, while the net and sleep modes suit different fish and extraction goals. The fishing rod is a separate, confirmed route rather than a fallback guess: bring Piraiba Catfish meat from roughly 35-75m to Basu east of Dave's cabin, and the reward unlocks the rod, bait shop, and upgrades.

Once the rod is unlocked, surface fishing spots are marked on the map. Do not search Surga Falls or Setah Forest with the net gun, and do not treat a rod entry as a missing underwater fish.

The Lakebed Sea: prehistoric species, unlocked later

The Lakebed Sea is a distinct late-game zone with a fossil-era theme instead of the freshwater ecosystem the rest of the DLC runs on. This is where the jungle DLC gets genuinely strange: species named after real extinct genera show up as catchable creatures, not as a one-off joke reference.

Current roster, Lakebed Sea:

Aquilolamna, Ophthalmosaurus, Parameteoraspis, Trilobite, Stylonurus, Ammonite, Tullimonstrum, Promissum, Hensodon, Red Sea Lily, Eomesodon, Exellia, Poreia, Orthoceras, Burgessomedusa, Gyrodus, Sacabambaspis, Platyceramus, Ciurcopterus, Tumidocarcinus giganteus, Tuzoia, Stethacanthus, Xiphactinus, and Basilosaurus.

The current roster source marks Stethacanthus, Xiphactinus, and Basilosaurus as main-quest entries. Do not collapse those names into a two-boss list: the fish roster and the boss encounter list are different questions. Use the remaining Jungle bosses guide for fight order, and use Marincabloom to confirm a catch after the relevant story gate.

Rod-fishing catches: Surga Falls and Setah Forest

The rod-only group contains 12 current entries, split between the two surface areas:

• Surga Falls: Moonlight Gourami, Three Spot Gourami, Malayan Leaf Fish, and Snakeskin Gourami.
• Setah Forest: Giant Gourami, Emperor Snakehead, Striped Snakehead, Peacock Bass, Tambaqui, Malayan Mahseer, Redtail Catfish, and Tapah.

To unlock this route, give Basu a piece of Piraiba Catfish meat. The rod and its shop then turn the marked ponds and Basu's dock into a fourth Marincabloom group, separate from the three underwater zones.

Step-by-Step: completing the jungle fish compendium

1. Start in Upper Utara Lake: Record the shallow catches first, then use the upper-lake cave, vine route, and baited traps for the entries that do not appear in open water.

2. Progress Muna's filter quests: Upgrade the Purification Filter so you can reach Lower Utara Lake and its 35-75m roster without treating stronger weapons as a substitute for story progress.

3. Unlock the rod through Basu: Bring Piraiba Catfish meat from the lower route, then check the marked fishing spots at Surga Falls and Setah Forest for the fourth group.

4. Finish the relevant story gates: Clear Sulong for Bull Shark, clean the lower lake for Sockeye Salmon, and defeat Giant Snapping Turtle before searching for Fire Eel.

5. Confirm each entry in Marincabloom: Use the app's four sections to separate underwater catches, rod catches, traps, and quest entries before calling the compendium complete. The Jungle DLC achievements guide is useful for the separate completion checklist.

Common mistakes

Treating 82 as the current total. The 82-entry launch roster is now a baseline, not the whole live picture: the official August 6 update added Bull Shark after Sulong. Count the separate rod group and current post-launch additions before calling a list complete.

Trying to push into Lower Utara Lake with better gear instead of progressing Muna's quest. The contamination is a story gate, not just a depth or equipment gate. No amount of net gun upgrades replaces Purification Filter progression.

Searching an underwater zone for rod catches. The rod group is listed separately in Marincabloom and lives at marked surface spots. Unlock the rod through Basu, then check Surga Falls and Setah Forest instead of cycling underwater routes.

GODEEPER: For deeper Bancho Grill cooking mechanics tied to the fish you catch here, the recipe guide covers exactly which species feed into which dishes. Dave the Diver Bancho Grill Full Recipe List →

Assuming Giant Snakehead or Nile Perch are Upper Utara Lake fish. Both are Lower Utara Lake species. If you're hunting one of the large predators and it's not showing up in the upper zone, that's expected: head to Lower Utara Lake instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many fish are in the Dave the Diver jungle DLC? The launch roster has 82 named entries across four Marincabloom groups. The August 6 patch added Bull Shark after Sulong, so this current guide tracks 83 species and creatures.

What are the four fishing groups in the jungle DLC? Upper Utara Lake, Lower Utara Lake (35-75m, opened through Muna's Purification Filter progression), the Lakebed Sea, and rod-fishing spots at Surga Falls and Setah Forest.

Do I need a fishing rod for jungle DLC fish? Yes, for the separate surface-fishing group. Give Basu Piraiba Catfish meat from the 35-75m lake route to unlock the rod, bait shop, and rod upgrades, then fish at marked ponds.

Is the Black Caiman hard to catch in Dave the Diver jungle DLC? It shows up early in Upper Utara Lake and is tied to Bonita's questline, so you'll encounter it through normal story progression rather than needing to hunt for it deliberately.

What's in the Lower Utara Lake that isn't in the upper zone? Bigger predators and rarer catches, gated by Hydrogen Sulfide and Muna's Purification Filter progression. It is a story and equipment gate, not something stronger weapons alone can bypass.

Are the prehistoric fish in the jungle DLC real species? The names reference real extinct genera (Ammonite, Stethacanthus, Orthoceras and similar), reskinned as catchable creatures in the Lakebed Sea. It's a distinct late-game species set, not a joke reference.

Related Reading

• Dave the Diver Giant Goby Boss Guide: Murau Temple: Dave the Diver Giant Goby boss guide covering Murau Temple B2, its 700 HP fight,
• Dave the Diver Jungle DLC Complete Guide Hub: the chapter, systems, boss, and progression map for the whole expansion.
• Dave the Diver Jungle Gun Guide: weapon modes for hostile fish and large targets that resist ordinary catches.
• Beastro Advanced Recipe Guide: another cooking-driven indie game if the fish-to-kitchen loop here is your thing.
• Beastro Release Date: Cozy Cooking Deckbuilder: for readers who like the simulation-meets-cooking genre broadly.

References

• DAVE THE DIVER on Steam: base game store page, 1868140
• DAVE THE DIVER: In the Jungle Content Pack on Steam: DLC store page, $9.99, launched June 18, 2026
• Dave the Diver: In the Jungle official trailer: MINTROCKET official YouTube
• All Dave the Diver: In the Jungle fish and locations: 82-entry zone and rod-fishing roster cross-check
• How to get the fishing rod: Basu, Piraiba Catfish, rod, bait, and fishing-spot unlock route
• MINTROCKET official community updates: Bull Shark addition in 8/6 notes and current 9/15 patch
• Xbox Wire: Dave the Diver In the Jungle DLC: developer quote on new freshwater fish movement and behavior patterns