I had one tuning fork prong left and a priest asking for fish like the last piece of a riddle. You could hear the island’s bell thin across the water as I realized the map would not save me. I told myself: save fuel, save time, and find the Bloodgill.
Where to catch Bloodgill in DREADMOOR
On morning shifts the Slough Trading Post smells of diesel and smoked fish.
I’ve chased spawn markers across a dozen maps; the Bloodgill aren’t by Father Matthias’ little island. Head south of The Slough’s Trading Post to the patch shown in the image below — that pocket of water is where Bloodgill appear reliably. After you open the Big Hollow the spawn rate climbs sharply, and the post’s new location will put the fish within easy reach. The spawn point is a lighthouse in the fog.
Where do Bloodgill spawn in DREADMOOR?
If you’ve been scanning your map for a pin, stop — the fish spawn off the main island. Your best bet is the shallow basin south of The Slough’s Trading Post. After you reach Big Hollow, Bloodgill become common enough to spot without a compass, especially near the trading post’s relocated docks.
What bait works for Bloodgill?
Both predatory baits angle the Bloodgill: Rainbow Fin and Flaming Belly. I recommend keeping both on hand so you can swap if spawns are scarce. The crafting components are:
- Rainbow Fin: 1x Fish Meat, 1x Metal Plate, 1x Chromatic Scales
- Flaming Belly: 1x Fish Meat, 1x Jaws, 1x Metal Plate, 1x Swamp Lily
You can buy the Flaming Belly recipe from Gill and Bozur at the trading post for 80 Coins (~€80).
Do I need to go to Father Matthias’ island to catch them?
Short answer: no. Father Matthias will ask you to fetch two Bloodgill, but the fish are off the main island. Take fuel-saving routes south from the post and you’ll be back with both fish before nightfall.
What to do after giving Bloodgill to Father Matthias
On quiet nights people lock their doors early and sleep before danger wakes.
Once you hand the two Bloodgill to Father Matthias, climb to the island’s summit and place your tuning fork prongs and the other ritual items at the site. Rest before you travel back to the trading post — the dark brings enemies that will chew through unprepared runs. The ritual site becomes a loaded clock, and the timing of your sleep can be the difference between a clean trip and a costly rescue.
I use community threads on Steam and clips on YouTube to confirm spawn behavior, and Moyens I/O’s screenshot above matches my experience; Reddit’s r/Dreadmoor often surfaces small route tweaks that save time. You can lean on those platforms if you want quick confirms without re-running the same stretch.
So: you’ve got the map hint, the bait recipes, the vendor price (80 Coins ~€80), and the path back to Matthias — will you risk a night run to shave five minutes off the quest or play it safe and sleep first?