Chain Pickerel
Chain Pickerel is found around Ambarino, one of 5 habitats the compendium records for it.
Everything else that breathes, swims or flies. Habitat and loot are what the compendium asks you to fill in; the three-star carcass is what the trapper asks for.
- Scientific name
- Not stated
- Habitats
- Ambarino, New Hanover, West Elizabeth, Lemoyne, New Austin
- Carcass yields
- Flaky Fish Meat
Player notes
The Chain Pickerel is a fish species in Red Dead Redemption 2 and Red Dead Online. It is a small, energetic predator and a common catch across much of the country. Its predatory nature distinguishes it from less aggressive fish, while its small size places it among the lighter catches available to anglers.
Chain Pickerel inhabit lakes, rivers and swamps throughout Ambarino, New Hanover, West Elizabeth, Lemoyne and New Austin. They are found in most bodies of freshwater in these regions, and sunny weather suits them best. Corn and other food baits reportedly attract them.
Catching a Chain Pickerel provides Flaky Fish Meat. Fishermen in Big Valley also speak of a Legendary Chain Pickerel farther down the river from Cumberland Falls.
Wildlife
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Last verified September 14, 2026