New Bugs, Fish, Sea Creatures In September For Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Northern & Southern Hemisphere)

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The seasons are changing in Animal Crossing as September arrives, so it’s time for a New Bugs, Fish, and Sea Creatures Arriving in September Guide for Animal Crossing: New Horizons (ACNH)! We’ll tell you every new critter joining your island this month in both the Northern & Southern Hemispheres.

Each and every month in Animal Crossing: New Horizons brings a different set of fish or bug creatures that can appear on your Animal Crossing island depending on the current month from the real-time clock.

That means you can potentially discover a fresh new batch of fish, bugs, and sea creatures on your island to catch when September begins that weren’t previously available to catch in August! This guide is applicable for all years, including 2023.

Unlike some other months with little activity, September is definitely one of the more notable times of movement in Animal Crossing as Summer creatures fade away to be replaced by their Autumn counterparts in the Northern Hemisphere, or Winter creatures replaced by Spring in the Southern Hemisphere.

So if you want to catch every single creature to complete your NookPhone’s Critterpedia for getting golden tool items and donate every critter to the Museum, it’s important to know which critters have arrived this month and make sure you catch them as soon as you can to get an early start.

This guide covers both the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere islands — you’ll find the Southern information below the Northern sections.

Despite the dying days of Summer, a rather sizeable number of new bugs, fish, and sea creatures can be found during September for Northern Hemisphere players! Most notably, you’ll want to look out for the Cherry Salmon, Golden Trout, and King Salmon. Likewise, September is an active month for Southern Hemisphere players too.

Note that creatures are the same between 2020 – 2023, so you will see similar critters if you have played for a long time. This guide is written inclusive of no matter when someone may have started playing or taken a break, so repeats will show up sometimes!

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New Animal Crossing: New Horizons Bugs In September (Northern Hemisphere)

There are 9 brand new bug and insects available to catch with a Net on your Animal Crossing: New Horizons island during the month of September!

Please note that the list below only applies to the Northern Hemisphere — scroll down to see the Southern Hemisphere lists.

Common Butterfly

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Common Butterfly Bug
Hours
4AM to 7PM
Location
Flying
Rarity
Common
Sell Price
160 Bells

Yellow Butterfly

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Yellow Butterfly Bug
Hours
4AM to 7PM
Location
Flying
Rarity
Common
Sell Price
160 Bells

Monarch Butterfly

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Monarch Butterfly Bug
Hours
4AM to 5PM
Location
Flying (Flowers)
Rarity
Common
Sell Price
140 Bells

Cricket

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Cricket Bug
Hours
5PM to 8AM
Location
Ground
Rarity
Common
Sell Price
130 Bells

Bell Cricket

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Bell Cricket Bug
Hours
5PM to 8AM
Location
Ground
Rarity
Commion
Sell Price
430 Bells

Red Dragonfly

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Red Dragonfly Bug
Hours
8AM to 7PM
Location
Flying (Water)
Rarity
Common
Sell Price
180 Bells

Violin Beetle

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Violin Beetle Bug
Hours
All Day
Location
Tree Stumps
Rarity
Common
Sell Price
450 Bells

Pill Bug

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Pill Bug Bug
Hours
11PM to 4PM
Location
Rocks
Rarity
Common
Sell Price
250 Bells

Centipede

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Centipede Bug
Hours
4PM to 11PM
Location
Rocks
Rarity
Common
Sell Price
300 Bells

New Animal Crossing: New Horizons Fish In September (Northern Hemisphere)

There are 8 brand new fish available to catch with a Fishing Rod on your Animal Crossing: New Horizons island during the month of September!

Please note that the list below only applies to the Northern Hemisphere — scroll down to see the Southern Hemisphere lists.

Pike

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Pike Fish
Hours
All Day
Location
River
Shadow Size
Extra Large
Rarity
Rare
Sell Price
1800 Bells

Cherry Salmon

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Cherry Salmon Fish
Hours
All Day
Location
River (Clifftop)
Shadow Size
Medium
Rarity
Uncommon
Sell Price
1000 Bells

Char

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Char Fish
Hours
All Day
Location
River (Clifftop)
Shadow Size
Medium
Rarity
Rare
Sell Price
3800 Bells

Golden Trout

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Golden Trout Fish
Hours
4PM to 9AM
Location
River (Clifftop)
Shadow Size
Medium
Rarity
Very Rare
Sell Price
15000 Bells

Salmon

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Salmon Fish
Hours
All Day
Location
River (Mouth)
Shadow Size
Large
Rarity
Sell Price
700 Bells

King Salmon

Animal Crossing: New Horizons King Salmon Fish
Hours
All Day
Location
River (Mouth)
Shadow Size
Extra Large
Rarity
Common
Sell Price
1800 Bells

Mitten Crab

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Mitten Crab Fish
Hours
4PM to 9AM
Location
River
Shadow Size
Small
Rarity
Uncommon
Sell Price
2000 Bells

Sturgeon

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Sturgeon Fish
Hours
All Day
Location
River (Mouth)
Shadow Size
Super Large
Rarity
Rare
Sell Price
10000 Bells

New Animal Crossing: New Horizons Sea Creatures In September (Northern Hemisphere)

There are 5 brand new sea creatures available to catch with a Wet Suit on your Animal Crossing: New Horizons island during the month of September!

Please note that the list below only applies to the Northern Hemisphere — scroll down to see the Southern Hemisphere lists.

Oyster

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Oyster Sea Creature
Hours
All Day
Shadow Size
Small
Speed
Slow
Rarity
Common
Sell Price
1100 Bells

Turban Shell

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Turban Shell Sea Creature
Hours
All Day
Shadow Size
Small
Speed
Slow
Rarity
Common
Sell Price
1000 Bells

Chambered Nautilus

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Chambered Nautilus Sea Creature
Hours
4PM to 9AM
Shadow Size
Medium
Speed
Medium
Rarity
Uncommon
Sell Price
1800 Bells

Umbrella Octopus

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Umbrella Octopus Sea Creature
Hours
All Day
Shadow Size
Small
Speed
Fast
Rarity
Rare
Sell Price
6000 Bells

Sweet Shrimp

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Sweet Shrimp Sea Creature
Hours
4PM to 9AM
Shadow Size
Small
Speed
Slow
Rarity
Common
Sell Price
1400 Bells

New Animal Crossing: New Horizons Bugs In September (Southern Hemisphere)

There are 9 brand new bug and insects available to catch with a Net on your Animal Crossing: New Horizons island during the month of September!

Please note that the list below only applies to the Southern Hemisphere — scroll up to see the Northern Hemisphere lists.

Yellow Butterfly

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Yellow Butterfly Bug
Hours
4AM to 7PM
Location
Flying
Rarity
Common
Sell Price
160 Bells

Tiger Butterfly

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Tiger Butterfly Bug
Hours
4AM to 7PM
Location
Flying
Rarity
Common
Sell Price
240 Bells

Peacock Butterfly

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Peacock Butterfly Bug
Hours
4AM to 7PM
Location
Flying (Blue, Purple, Black Flowers)
Rarity
Rare
Sell Price
2500 Bells

Mantis

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Mantis Bug
Hours
8AM to 5PM
Location
Flowers
Rarity
Common
Sell Price
430 Bells

Orchid Mantis

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Orchid Mantis Bug
Hours
8AM to 5PM
Location
Flowers (White)
Rarity
Rare
Sell Price
2400 Bells

Honeybee

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Honeybee Bug
Hours
8AM to 5PM
Location
Flying (Flowers)
Rarity
Common
Sell Price
200 Bells

Stinkbug

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Stinkbug Bug
Hours
All Day
Location
Flowers
Rarity
Common
Sell Price
120 Bells

Man-Faced Stink Bug

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Man-Faced Stink Bug Bug
Hours
7PM to 8AM
Location
Flowers
Rarity
Uncommon
Sell Price
1000 Bells

Ladybug

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Ladybug Bug
Hours
8AM to 5PM
Location
Flowers
Rarity
Common
Sell Price
200 Bells

New Animal Crossing: New Horizons Fish In August (Southern Hemisphere)

There are 6 brand new fish available to catch with a Fishing Rod on your Animal Crossing: New Horizons island during the month of September!

Please note that the list below only applies to the Southern Hemisphere — scroll up to see the Northern Hemisphere lists.

Tadpole

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Tadpole Fish
Hours
All Day
Location
Pond
Shadow Size
Very Small
Rarity
Common
Sell Price
100 Bells

Loach

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Loach Fish
Hours
All Day
Location
River
Shadow Size
Small
Rarity
Common
Sell Price
400 Bells

Cherry Salmon

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Cherry Salmon Fish
Hours
4PM to 9AM, All Day
Location
River (Clifftop)
Shadow Size
Medium
Rarity
Uncommon
Sell Price
1000 Bells

Char

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Char Fish
Hours
4PM to 9AM, All Day
Location
River (Clifftop)
Shadow Size
Medium
Rarity
Rare
Sell Price
3800 Bells

Golden Trout

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Golden Trout Fish
Hours
4PM to 9AM
Location
River (Clifftop)
Shadow Size
Medium
Rarity
Very Rare
Sell Price
15000 Bells

Barred Knifejaw

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Barred Knifejaw Fish
Hours
All Day
Location
Ocean
Shadow Size
Medium
Rarity
Uncommon
Sell Price
5000 Bells

New Animal Crossing: New Horizons Sea Creatures In August (Southern Hemisphere)

There are 5 brand new sea creatures available to catch with a Wet Suit on your Animal Crossing: New Horizons island during the month of September!

Please note that the list below only applies to the Southern Hemisphere — scroll up to see the Northern Hemisphere lists.

Turban Shell

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Turban Shell Sea Creature
Hours
All Day
Shadow Size
Small
Speed
Slow
Rarity
Common
Sell Price
1000 Bells

Chambered Nautilus

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Chambered Nautilus Sea Creature
Hours
4PM to 9AM
Shadow Size
Medium
Speed
Medium
Rarity
Uncommon
Sell Price
1800 Bells

Umbrella Octopus

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Umbrella Octopus Sea Creature
Hours
All Day
Shadow Size
Small
Speed
Fast
Rarity
Rare
Sell Price
6000 Bells

Firefly Squid

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Firefly Squid Sea Creature
Hours
9PM to 4AM
Shadow Size
X-Small
Speed
Slow
Rarity
Common
Sell Price
1400 Bells

Spider Crab

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Spider Crab Sea Creature
Hours
All Day
Shadow Size
X-Large
Speed
X-Fast
Rarity
Rare
Sell Price
12000 Bells


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