Looking for something new to do in Animal Crossing: New Horizons this August? Check out our roundup of all the new bugs and fish you can catch!

New Bugs and Fish for August 2020 Northern Hemisphere

Animal Crossing gamers in the Northern Hemisphere have had a busy month in August. In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the month of August brings with it a slew of new bugs and fish to collect. There are 11 new fish species and 11 new insect species, some of which may be caught right now and others that can only be caught at particular times of day or during certain months. Keep a look out for the elusive blue marlin, which sells for 10,000 bells. As is customary, some old bugs and fish will go towards the end of August, so capture them quickly.

This is your one-stop shop for keeping up with everything Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Check out this guide to find out what bugs and fish are accessible to Northern Hemisphere gamers in August 2020:

  • New Fish Species
  • New Insect Species
  • Old Bugs and Fish

New Bugs and Fish for August 2020 Southern Hemisphere

In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, August is an excellent season to investigate the myriad bugs and fish that inhabit the Southern Hemisphere. This month’s species are a mix of new and ancient, providing gamers lots of possibilities to diversify their collections.

August’s new creatures include the Atlas Moth, Peacock Butterfly, Pond Smelt, and Mitten Crab. In terms of returning species, Southern Hemisphere gamers may expect to see ants, mosquitoes, butterflies, dragonflies, beetles, and many more.

August brings a vast variety of bugs and fish, as well as some distinctive seasonal appearances. The Pink Dragonfly will be accessible from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., while the bowed sawfish will be available from 4 p.m. to 9 a.m. All times are in Eastern Standard Time (EST).

So take your net or fishing rod and prepare to discover all of the amazing wildlife that awaits you this month.

NEW BUGS AND FISH FOR August 2020 IN ANIMAL CROSSING: NEW HORIZONS