The Haunted Floating Festival in Disney Dreamlight Valley has brought mysterious puzzles and spooky collectibles to the valley — and among the most confusing is the Bony Fish. Despite its name, you won’t be casting a fishing line to find it. This guide explains exactly what the Bony Fish is, where to find it, and how often it respawns so you can complete the Terror-rific Tree puzzle efficiently.
What the Bony Fish in Disney Dreamlight Valley
Many players spend hours searching the island’s ponds, assuming the Bony Fish is a catchable creature. In truth, the Bony Fish is not a new species — it’s simply another name for the Haunted Skeleton Fish, a special event item introduced for the Haunted Floating Festival.
This resource is tied to multiple puzzles, most notably:
- The Ghostly Fox puzzle, where it serves as food for the spectral critter.
- The Terror-rific Tree puzzle, which requires fifteen of them as offerings.
If you’ve already completed the fox quest, you’ll need to gather more Haunted Skeleton Fish to satisfy the tree’s demands.
Bony Fish Location in Disney Dreamlight Valley
To locate Bony Fish, you’ll need to explore the Haunted Floating Festival island — specifically near Zero’s Grave. The graveyard area sits close to the Halloween-themed Town Hall and the unmistakable spiral hill from The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Follow these steps to reach it:
- Start at the Coco Wishing Well, found in the center of the floating island.
- Turn around until you spot two gray statues spitting green water.
- Walk between the statues and follow the wooden plank path.
- At the end of the path, turn left and continue past the spiral hill.
- You’ll reach Zero’s Grave, surrounded by glowing sparkles.
- Pick up the Bony Fish (Haunted Skeleton Fish) lying on the ground nearby.
No fishing rod is required — simply walk up and collect them from the glowing spots.
Respawn Timer and Collection Tips
At any time, you can find up to three Haunted Skeleton Fish around Zero’s Grave. After collecting them, it takes approximately 10 minutes for new ones to respawn. However, the timer only starts once fewer than three are present — meaning you must pick them up frequently to trigger new spawns.
Pro Tips:
- Make a 30-minute rotation between puzzles or island areas to allow time for respawns.
- Prioritize gathering at least 15 Haunted Skeleton Fish early to complete the Terror-rific Tree faster.
- If you’re also feeding the Ghostly Fox, plan to stock up on extras to avoid waiting later.
Haunted Skeleton Fish vs. Regular Skeleton Fish
Players who own the A Rift in Time DLC might assume that Skeleton Fish from Eternity Isle count toward the event puzzles — but they don’t. These two items are tagged separately in the game. Only Haunted Skeleton Fish found near Zero’s Grave will count for Haunted Floating Festival challenges.
If you try to use the regular version from Eternity Isle, the Terror-rific Tree won’t recognize them, so stick to the haunted island version.
Why You Need Bony Fish (Event Puzzle Usage)
The Terror-rific Tree puzzle requires three key items:
| Required Item | Quantity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Haunted Skeleton Fish (Bony Fish) | 15 | Around Zero’s Grave |
| Haunted Crow Feathers | 20 | Near the scarecrow by the haystacks |
| Haunted White Roses | 10 | Near the Haunted Mansion porch |
Once you gather all items, interact with the grumpy-faced Howling Tree and hand them over to unlock your exclusive reward — the Howling Tree furniture item for your village.
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The Bony Fish is one of the easiest but most time-dependent collectibles in Disney Dreamlight Valley’s Haunted Floating Festival. As long as you remember it’s not actually caught by fishing, you’ll save yourself hours of confusion. Keep cycling back to Zero’s Grave, grab every Haunted Skeleton Fish you see, and you’ll have the Terror-rific Tree completed in no time.
If you’re also tracking down other rare event items, check out our related guides on Haunted Crow Feathers, Haunted White Roses, and the Ghostly Fox puzzle to fully master the Halloween event before it ends. Play Now!
