Catching every fish, bug and sea creature in New Horizons will help you complete the Museum and unlock two of the Golden Tools DIY recipes. Within the Critterpedia you’ll be able to find the details for when each creature appears on your island, but, to unlock this information, you must first catch the creature in question. So, to help you out, this page explains exactly which bugs, fish and sea creatures arrive and leave in August. On this page: Successfully catching these creatures will help you complete the Museum exhibits and your own Critterpedia, so it’s a good idea to know which creatures you can expect to see every month. It should be noted that the following only applies to the northern hemisphere. All new bugs in Animal Crossing: New Horizons in August: All new fish in Animal Crossing: New Horizons in August: All new sea creatures in Animal Crossing: New Horizons in August: If you want to avoid missing a creature, then it’s a good idea to catch the creatures that are going to leave closer to the beginning of the month. This means that you won’t have to rush around your island, trying to catch them, at the end of the month. Our dedicated guides for bugs, fish and sea creatures also contain a variety of tips to help you catch the creatures you need. It should be noted that the following only applies to the northern hemisphere. All Animal Crossing bugs leaving at the end of August: All Animal Crossing fish leaving at the end of August: All Animal Crossing sea creatures leaving at the end of August: Our respective fish list, bug list and sea creatures list contain every species that can be found throughout the year in New Horizons if you want to know more.
