April - Animal Crossing: New Horizons Guide

This page contains a full calendar for the month of April in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, including links to every holiday and event, and a checklist of Fish and Bugs you can catch throughout the month. For even more details on this month's catches and events, choose a section below:

Birthdays in April
Events in April
All April Bugs, Fish, and Sea Creatures
- Northern Hemisphere:
  - April Bugs - Northern Hemisphere
  - April Fish - Northern Hemisphere
  - April Sea Creatures - Northern Hemisphere
- Southern Hemisphere:
  - April Bugs - Southern Hemisphere
  - April Fish - Southern Hemisphere
  - April Sea Creatures - Southern Hemisphere

Birthdays in April

The following is a complete list of all villagers will be celebrating birthdays during the month of April:

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April Birthdays
1	2	3	4	5	6	7
	Cashmere, Tammi	Eunice	Buck	Beau	Hopper, Resetti	Rasher
8	9	10	11	12	13	14
Maelle	Stella	Shari	Punchy	Melba	Candi	Rocket
15	16	17	18	19	20	21
Grams	Vesta	Charlise, Porter	Piper	Pietro	Stu	Agnes
22	23	24	25	26	27	28
Phoebe	Booker, Miranda	Walt	Bertha	Kevin	Katt	Ava
29	30	31
Coach	Angus

The following is a complete list of all the special events that take place in the month of April.

Bunny Day - April 1st - 12th.
Fishing Tournament:
- 2021 - 10th April
- 2022 - 9th April
- 2023 - 8th April
Earth Day - April 22nd - May 4th

All April Bugs, Fish, and Sea Creatures

Here, you'll find a complete list of all Bugs, Fish, and Sea Creatures that are new or leaving during the month of April for the Northern hemisphere in ACNH. Don't forget to use our handy checklists below to make sure you've caught everything.

Northern Hemisphere:
- April Bugs - Northern Hemisphere
  - NewBugsin April - Northern Hemisphere
  - BugsLeaving in April - Northern Hemisphere
- April Fish - Northern Hemisphere
  - New Fishin April - Northern Hemisphere
  - Fish Leaving in April - Northern Hemisphere
- April Sea Creatures - Northern Hemisphere
  - New Sea Creatures in April - Northern Hemisphere
  - Sea Creatures Leaving in April - Northern Hemisphere
Southern Hemisphere:
- April Bugs - Southern Hemisphere
  - New Bugsin April - Southern Hemisphere
  - BugsLeaving in April - Southern Hemisphere
- April Fish - Southern Hemisphere
  - NewFishin April - Southern Hemisphere
  - Fish Leaving in April - Southern Hemisphere
- April Sea Creatures - Southern Hemisphere
  - New Sea Creatures in April - Southern Hemisphere
  - Sea Creatures Leaving in April - Southern Hemisphere

April Bugs - Northern Hemisphere

Below is a complete list of all new and leaving bugs during the month of April in the Northern Hemisphere. You can keep track of all April bugshere, or visit theAll New April Bugs, Fish, and Sea Creatures and All Bugs, Fish, and Sea Creatures Leaving in April pages to keep track of all the new and leaving critters.

NewBugsin April - Northern Hemisphere

If you're in the Northern Hemisphere, you'll be able to collect 10 new bugsin April.

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Common Bluebottle

Bug Icon	Price	Location	Time	Season / Months
	300	Flying	4am - 7pm	Northern Hemisphere: April, May, June, July, August
	300	Flying	4am - 7pm	Southern Hemisphere: October, November, December, January, February

Agrias Butterfly

Bug Icon	Price	Location	Time	Season / Months
	3,000	Flying	8am - 5pm	Northern Hemisphere: April, May, June, July, August, September
	3,000	Flying	8am - 5pm	Southern Hemisphere: October, November, December, January, February, March

Rajah Brooke's Birdwing

Bug Icon	Price	Location	Time	Season / Months
	2,500	Flying above Flowers	8am - 5pm	Northern Hemisphere: December January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September
	2,500	Flying above Flowers	8am - 5pm	Southern Hemisphere: June, July, August, October, November, December, January, February, March

Atlas Moth

Bug Icon	Price	Location	Time	Season / Months
	3,000	On Trees	7pm - 4am	Northern Hemisphere: April, May, June, July, August, September
	3,000	On Trees	7pm - 4am	Southern Hemisphere: October, November, December, January, February, March,

Madagascan Sunset Moth

Bug Icon	Price	Location	Time	Season / Months
	2,500	Flying	8am - 4pm	Northern Hemisphere: April, May, June, July, August, September
	2,500	Flying	8am - 4pm	Southern Hemisphere: October, November, December, January, February, March

Long Locust

Bug Icon	Price	Location	Time	Season / Months
	200	On the Ground	8am - 7pm	Northern Hemisphere: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
	200	On the Ground	8am - 7pm	Southern Hemisphere:October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May

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Darner Dragonfly

Bug Icon	Price	Location	Time	Season / Months
	230	Flying	8am - 5pm	Northern Hemisphere: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
	230	Flying	8am - 5pm	Southern Hemisphere: October, November, December, January, February, March, April

Giant Water Bug

Bug Icon	Price	Location	Time	Season / Months
	2,000	On Ponds and Rivers	7pm - 8am	Northern Hemisphere: April, May, June, July, August, September
	2,000	On Ponds and Rivers	7pm - 8am	Southern Hemisphere: January, February, March, October, November, December

Jewel Beetle

Bug Icon	Price	Location	Time	Season / Months
	2,400	On Tree Stumps	All Day	Northern Hemisphere: April, May, June, July, August
	2,400	On Tree Stumps	All Day	Southern Hemisphere: October, November, December, January, February

Flea

Bug Icon	Price	Location	Time	Season / Months
	70	On Flea-Infested Villagers	All Day	Northern Hemisphere: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
	70	On Flea-Infested Villagers	All Day	Southern Hemisphere: October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May

BugsLeaving in April - Northern Hemisphere

For those in the Northern Hemisphere, there is one bug you'll need to catch before it disappears at the end of April.

Tarantula

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Bug Icon	Price	Location	Time	Season / Months
	8,000	On Ground	7pm - 4am	Northern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February, March, April
	8,000	On Ground	7pm - 4am	Southern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September, October

April Fish - Northern Hemisphere

Below is a complete list of all new and leaving fish during the month of April in the Northern Hemisphere. You can keep track of all April bugshere, or visit theAll New April Bugs, Fish, and Sea Creatures and All Bugs, Fish, and Sea Creatures Leaving in April pages to keep track of all the new and leaving critters.

New Fishin April - Northern Hemisphere

If you're in the Northern Hemisphere, you'll be able to collect nine new fish in April.

Killifish

Fish Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	300	Tiny Shadow	Pond	All Day	Northern Hemisphere: April, May, June, July, August
	300	Tiny Shadow	Pond	All Day	Southern Hemisphere: October, November, December, January, February

Crawfish

Fish Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	200	Small Shadow	Pond	All Day	Northern Hemisphere: April, May, June, July, August, September
	200	Small Shadow	Pond	All Day	Southern Hemisphere: October, November, December, January, February, March

Snapping Turtle

Fish Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	5,000	Large Shadow	River	9pm - 4am	Northern Hemisphere: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
	5,000	Large Shadow	River	9pm - 4am	Southern Hemisphere: October, November, December, January, February, March, April

Fish Icon	Price	Shadow SIze	Location	Time	Season / Months
	1,300	Tiny Shadow	River	9am - 4pm	Northern Hemisphere: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Southern Hemisphere: October, November, January, February, March, April, May

Fish Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	500	Tiny Shadow	River	9am - 4pm	Northern Hemisphere: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Southern Hemisphere: October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May

Fish Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	1,100	Tiny Shadow	Sea	All Day	Northern Hemisphere:April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Southern Hemisphere:October, November, January, February, March, April, May

Fish Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	650	Tiny Shadow	Oeacean	All Day	Northern Hemisphere:April, May, June, July, August, September
Southern Hemisphere:October, November, December, January, February, March

Fish Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	1,000	Small Shadow	Sea	All Day	Northern Hemisphere: April, May, June, July, August, September
Southern Hemisphere: October, November, December, January, February, March

Fish Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
Butterfly Fish	1,000	Small Shadow	Sea	All Day	Northern Hemisphere: April, May, June, July, August, September
	Southern Hemisphere: October, November, December, January, February, March

Fish Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	500	Medium Shadow	Sea	All Day	Northern Hemisphere: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Southern Hemisphere: October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May

Fish Leaving in April - Northern Hemisphere

For those in the Northern Hemisphere, here are all nine fish you'll need to catch before they disappear at the end of April.

Dab

Fish Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	300	Medium Shadow	Sea	All Day	Northern Hemisphere: October, November, December, January, February, March, April
	300	Medium Shadow	Sea	All Day	Southern Hemisphere: April, May, June, July, August, September, October

Tuna

Fish Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	7,000	Largest Shadow	Pier	All Day	Northern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February, March, April
	7,000	Largest Shadow	Pier	All Day	Southern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September, October

Blue Marlin

Fish Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	10,000	Largest Shadow	Pier	All Day	Northern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February, March, April & July, August, September,
	10,000	Largest Shadow	Pier	All Day	Southern Hemisphere: January, February, March & May, June, July, August, September, October

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April Sea Creatures - Northern Hemisphere

Below is a complete list of all new and leaving sea creatures during the month of April in the Northern Hemisphere. You can keep track of all April bugshere, or visit theAll New April Bugs, Fish, and Sea Creatures and All Bugs, Fish, and Sea Creatures Leaving in April pages to keep track of all the new and leaving critters.

New Sea Creatures in April - Northern Hemisphere

Below is a list of all new Sea Creatures during the month of April in the Northern Hemisphere.

Lobster

Creature Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	5000	Small Shadow	Sea (Diving)	All day	Northern Hemisphere: January, April, May, June, December
	5000	Small Shadow	Sea (Diving)	All day	Southern Hemisphere: June, July, October, November, December

Sea Pineapple

Creature Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	1500	Small Shadow	Sea (Diving)	All Day	Northern Hemisphere: Year-round
	1500	Small Shadow	Sea (Diving)	All Day	Southern Hemisphere: Year-round

Sea Creatures Leaving in April - Northern Hemisphere

Below is a list of all Sea Creatures leaving during the month of April in the Northern Hemisphere.

Sea Cucumber

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Creature Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	500	Medium Shadow	Sea (Diving)	All Day	Northern Hemisphere: January, February, March, April, November, December
	500	Medium Shadow	Sea (Diving)	All Day	Southern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September, October

Snow Crab

Creature Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	6000	Large Shadow	Sea (Diving)	All Day	Northern Hemisphere: January, February, March, April, November, December
	6000	Large Shadow	Sea (Diving)	All Day	Southern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September, October

Spider Crab

Creature Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	12000	Huge Shadow	Sea (Diving)	All Day	Northern Hemisphere: March, April
	12000	Huge Shadow	Sea (Diving)	All Day	Southern Hemisphere: September, October

All April Bugs, Fish, and Sea Creatures - Southern Hemisphere

Here, you'll find a complete list of all Bugs, Fish, and Sea Creatures that are new or leaving during the month of April for the Southern hemispheres in ACNH. Don't forget to use our handy checklists below to make sure you've caught everything.

April Bugs - Southern Hemisphere

Below is a complete list of all new and leaving bugs during the month of April in the Southern Hemisphere. You can keep track of all April bugshere, or visit theAll New April Bugs, Fish, and Sea Creatures and All Bugs, Fish, and Sea Creatures Leaving in April pages to keep track of all the new and leaving critters.

New Bugsin April - Southern Hemisphere

If you're in the Southern Hemisphere, you'll be able to collect one new bug in April.

BugsLeaving in April - Southern Hemisphere

For those in the Southern Hemisphere, here are all 10 bugs you'll need to catch before they disappear at the end of April.

Yellow Butterfly

Bug Icon	Price	Location	Time	Season / Months
	160	Flying	4am - 7pm	Northern Hemisphere: March, April, May, June, September, October
	160	Flying	4am - 7pm	Southern Hemisphere: March, April, September, October, November, December

Bell Cricket

Bug Icon	Price	Location	Time	Season / Months
	430	On the Ground	5pm - 8am	Northern Hemisphere: September, October
	430	On the Ground	5pm - 8am	Southern Hemisphere: March, April

Red Dragonfly

Bug Icon	Price	Location	Time	Season / Months
	180	Flying	8am - 7pm	Northern Hemisphere: September, October
	180	Flying	8am - 7pm	Southern Hemisphere: March, April

Darner Dragonfly

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Bug Icon	Price	Location	Time	Season / Months
	230	Flying	8am - 5pm	Northern Hemisphere: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
	230	Flying	8am - 5pm	Southern Hemisphere: October, November, December, January, February, March, April

Banded Dragonfly

Bug Icon	Price	Location	Time	Season / Months
	4,500	Flying	8am - 5pm	Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September, October
	4,500	Flying	8am - 5pm	Southern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February, March, April

Stinkbug

Bug Icon	Price	Location	Time	Season / Months
	120	On Flowers	All Day	Northern Hemisphere: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
	120	On Flowers	All Day	Southern Hemisphere: September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April

Man-faced Stink Bug

Bug Icon	Price	Location	Time	Season / Months
	1,000	On Flowers	7pm - 8am	Northern Hemisphere: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
	1,000	On Flowers	7pm - 8am	Southern Hemisphere: September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April

Ladybug

Bug Icon	Price	Location	Time	Season / Months
	200	On Flowers	8am - 5pm	Northern Hemisphere: March, April, May, June, October
	200	On Flowers	8am - 5pm	Southern Hemisphere: April & September, October, November, December

Tiger Beetle

Bug Icon	Price	Location	Time	Season / Months
	1,500	On Ground	All Day	Northern Hemisphere: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
	1,500	On Ground	All Day	Southern Hemisphere: August, September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April

Scorpion

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Bug Icon	Price	Location	Time	Season / Months
	8,000	On Ground	7pm - 4am	Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September, October
	8,000	On Ground	7pm - 4am	Southern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February, March, April

April Fish - Southern Hemisphere

Below is a complete list of all new and leaving fish during the month of April in the Southern Hemisphere. You can keep track of all April bugshere, or visit theAll New April Bugs, Fish, and Sea Creatures and All Bugs, Fish, and Sea Creatures Leaving in April pages to keep track of all the new and leaving critters.

NewFishin April - Southern Hemisphere

If you're in the Southern Hemisphere, you'll be able to collect two new fish in April.

Yellow Perch

Fish Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	300	Medium Shadow	River	All Day	Northern Hemisphere: October, November, December, January, February, March
	300	Medium Shadow	River	All Day	Southern Hemisphere: April, May, June, July, August, September

Dab

Fish Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	300	Medium Shadow	Sea	All Day	Northern Hemisphere: October, November, December, January, February, March, April
	300	Medium Shadow	Sea	All Day	Southern Hemisphere: April, May, June, July, August, September, October

Fish Leaving in April - Southern Hemisphere

For those in the Southern Hemisphere, here are all 10 fish you'll need to catch before they disappear at the end of April.

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Snapping Turtle

Fish Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	5,000	Large Shadow	River	9pm - 4am	Northern Hemisphere: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
	5,000	Large Shadow	River	9pm - 4am	Southern Hemisphere: October, November, December, January, February, March, April

Catfish

Fish Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	800	Large Shadow	Pond	4pm - 9am	Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September, October
	800	Large Shadow	Pond	4pm - 9am	Southern Hemisphere:November, December, January, February, March, April

Tilapia

Fish Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	800	Medium Shadow	River	All Day	Northern Hemisphere: June, July, August, September, October
	800	Medium Shadow	River	All Day	Southern Hemisphere: December, January, February, March, April

Angelfish

Fish Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	3,000	Small Shadow	River	4pm - 9am	Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September, October
	3,000	Small Shadow	River	4pm - 9am	Southern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February, March, April

Betta

Fish Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	2,500	Small Shadow	River	9am - 4pm	Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September, October
	2,500	Small Shadow	River	9am - 4pm	Southern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February, March

Rainbowfish

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Fish Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	800	Tiny Shadow	River	9am - 4pm	Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September, October
	800	Tiny Shadow	River	9am - 4pm	Southern Hemisphere:November, December, January, February, March, April

Moray Eel

Fish Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	2,000	Medium (Narrow) Shadow	Sea	All Day	Northern Hemisphere:August, September, October
	2,000	Medium (Narrow) Shadow	Sea	All Day	Southern Hemisphere:February, March, April

Ribbon Eel

Fish Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	600	Medium (Narrow) Shadow	Sea	All Day	Northern Hemisphere:June, July, August, September, October
	600	Medium (Narrow) Shadow	Sea	All Day	Southern Hemisphere: December, January, February, March, April

Giant Trevally

Fish Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	4,500	Extra Large Shadow	Pier	All Day	Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September
	4,500	Extra Large Shadow	Pier	All Day	Southern Hemisphere: November, December, January, February, March

Mahi-mahi

Fish Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	6,000	Extra Large Shadow	Pier	All Day	Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July, August, September, October
	6,000	Extra Large Shadow	Pier	All Day	Southern Hemisphere:November, December, January, February, March, April

April Sea Creatures - Southern Hemisphere

Below is a complete list of all new and leaving sea creatures during the month of April in the Southern Hemisphere. You can keep track of all April bugshere, or visit theAll New April Bugs, Fish, and Sea Creatures and All Bugs, Fish, and Sea Creatures Leaving in April pages to keep track of all the new and leaving critters.

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New Sea Creatures in April - Southern Hemisphere

Below is a list of all new Sea Creatures during the month of April in the Southern Hemisphere.

Seaweed

Creature Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	600	Large Shadow	Sea (Diving)	All Day	Northern Hemisphere: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November, December
	600	Large Shadow	Sea (Diving)	All Day	Southern Hemisphere: January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Spiny Lobster

Creature Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	5000	Large Shadow	Sea (Diving)	9 PM - 4 AM	Northern Hemisphere: October, November, December
	5000	Large Shadow	Sea (Diving)	9 PM - 4 AM	Southern Hemisphere: April, May, June

Venus' Flower Basket

Creature Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	5000	Medium Shadow	Sea (Diving)	All day	Northern Hemisphere: January, February, October, November, December
	5000	Medium Shadow	Sea (Diving)	All day	Southern Hemisphere: April, May, June, July, August

Sea Creatures Leaving in April - Southern Hemisphere

Below is a list of all Sea Creatures leaving during the month of April in the Southern Hemisphere.

Giant Isopod

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Creature Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	12000	Medium Shadow	Sea (Diving)	9 AM - 4PM and 9 PM - 4 AM	Northern Hemisphere: July, August, September, October
	12000	Medium Shadow	Sea (Diving)	9 AM - 4PM and 9 PM - 4 AM	Southern Hemisphere: January, February, March, April

Spotted Garden Eel

Creature Icon	Price	Shadow Size	Location	Time	Season / Months
	1100	Small Shadow	Sea (Diving)	4 AM - 9 PM	Northern Hemisphere: May, June, July August, September, October
	1100	Small Shadow	Sea (Diving)	4 AM - 9 PM	Southern Hemisphere: January, February, March, April, November, December

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