Dove is one of the rarest fish in Fisch's Valentine's bestiary, requiring specific weather, time, and bait conditions to spawn. The fish only appears during the Winter season at night when Rain weather is active, and you must use either Fischversation Hearts Box or Chocolate Fish as bait.
Quick answer: Fish at Sweetheart Shores during Winter with Rain weather at night using Fischversation Hearts Box or Chocolate Fish bait. Alternatively, form a duo and sit together on the summit bench at night to trigger a pink water event that spawns Valentine's fish including Dove.
Access Sweetheart Shores
Travel to Moosewood and locate the pink heart-shaped portal near the Shipwright building. Walk through the portal to reach Sweetheart Shores, the Valentine's event island where all 21 bestiary fish spawn.
Dove Spawn Requirements
Dove spawns only when all four conditions align:
- Season: Winter
- Weather: Rain
- Time: Night
- Bait: Fischversation Hearts Box or Chocolate Fish
If any condition is missing, Dove will not appear. Use weather totems to force Rain if needed, and wait for or accelerate nighttime with a Sundial Totem.
Obtain Fischversation Hearts Box Bait
The Fischversation Hearts Box is a catchable item at Sweetheart Shores. Fish without special bait until you catch one, then open it from your inventory to receive Fischversation Hearts bait. Equip this bait before fishing for Dove.
Chocolate Fish works as an alternative bait and can be caught or purchased during the event.
Duo Bench Method (Summit Pond)
A secondary method triggers a special pink water event at the summit pond. This method requires two players in a duo.
Step 1: Form a duo with a friend using the Valentides Duo menu at Sweetheart Shores. Both players must be teamed before proceeding.
Step 2: Climb to the summit of the island. Use the glider to reach the small pond at the top.
Step 3: Wait for nighttime. Use a Sundial Totem to speed up the celestial cycle if you don't want to wait.
Step 4: Both players sit on the wooden bench next to the pond. Press the interact prompt when near the bench.
Step 5: Watch the pond water. After a short wait, the water turns pink or purple, signaling the event is active.
Step 6: Cast your rod into the pink water. Dove and other Valentine's fish spawn during this event, though the drop rate remains very low.
This method does not bypass the bait requirement—you still need Fischversation Hearts Box or Chocolate Fish equipped to catch Dove specifically.
Rod and Enchantment Setup
High-luck rods improve rare spawn rates. The No-Life Rod and Blade of Glorp combine strong luck bonuses with fast lure speed, making them efficient for most Valentine's fish. For tougher catches, the Ethereal Prism Rod or Wind Elemental Rod provide better resilience and control.
Enchant your rod with Immortal or Mystical if you have access to Exalted Relics. These enchantments deliver the largest stat increases. Steady and Quality enchants work well for beginners and are obtainable through regular enchant relics.
Night Shrimp and Weird Algae add luck bonuses but are not required. Aurora totems stack additional luck, while weather-specific totems trigger Rain on demand.
Verify the Catch
When you catch Dove, a notification appears showing the fish name, weight, and bestiary progress. The bestiary menu displays a checkmark next to Dove once caught. The fish counts toward the 21-entry Valentine's bestiary completion.
If Dove refuses to spawn after extended fishing, verify all four conditions are met: Winter season, Rain weather, Night time, and correct bait equipped. The drop chance is extremely low even when all conditions align, so multiple attempts are expected.
Why Dove Won't Spawn
Common reasons Dove fails to appear:
- Wrong season—Dove only spawns in Winter.
- Wrong weather—Rain is required; Clear or other weather types block the spawn.
- Wrong time—Dove only appears at night.
- Wrong bait—You must equip Fischversation Hearts Box or Chocolate Fish.
- Not fishing at Sweetheart Shores—Dove does not spawn at other islands.
If you're using the duo bench method, ensure both players are sitting on the bench and the water has turned pink before casting. The event does not guarantee a Dove catch but increases the spawn pool for Valentine's fish.
