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Crimson Desert: How to Get a Northern Pike (No Fishing)

How to get a Northern Pike in Crimson Desert without a fishing rod for Duncan's Request — grab it by hand from a pool at the Abyss Crag site in Balenos.

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Quick Answer

For Duncan's Request you need a Northern Pike — but you don't need a rod. Go to the pool at the Abyss Crag site in Balenos, jump in, swim around until you spot a Northern Pike, and press the interact button (E) to grab it by hand. Then deliver it to Duncan (for Ronnie the cook). This is the fastest way to replace the quest fish if you lost it.

Duncan’s Request asks for a Northern Pike, and losing the quest-provided fish can leave you stuck. The good news: you can grab one by hand — no rod required. Here’s where.

Short Answer

You don’t need a fishing rod. Go to the pool at the Abyss Crag site in Balenos, jump in, and swim around until you spot a Northern Pike, then press the interact button (E) to grab it by hand. Deliver it to Duncan (for Ronnie the cook) to progress Duncan’s Request. This is the fastest way to replace the fish if you lost the original.

Key Takeaways

  • No rod needed — catch the pike by hand.
  • Location: the pool at the Abyss Crag site in Balenos.
  • Jump in and swim until you see a Northern Pike, then press interact (E) to grab it.
  • Quest: deliver it to Duncan for Duncan’s Request (a dish from Ronnie the cook).

How Do You Get a Northern Pike Without Fishing?

  1. Go to the pool. Head to the Abyss Crag site in Balenos, where there’s a small pool of water.
  2. Swim for it. Jump in and swim around until you spot a Northern Pike.
Player character swimming in the dark forest pool at the Abyss Crag site in Balenos in Crimson Desert, with the Duncan's Request quest active showing the objective to hand over the northern pike, surrounded by tall pine trees at dusk.
Swim in the pool at the Abyss Crag site in Balenos — no fishing rod needed. Spot a Northern Pike and press interact (E) to catch it by hand, then deliver it to Duncan to complete Duncan's Request.
  1. Grab it. Press the interact button (E) on the fish to catch it by hand — no rod required.
  2. Deliver it. Take the pike to Duncan to continue Duncan’s Request.

FAQ

Where do you find a Northern Pike in Crimson Desert?

In the pool at the Abyss Crag site in Balenos — swim around and grab one by hand. (Duncan’s Request refers to a fish from Pailune Lake, but this pool is the quick spot shown for a replacement.)

Do you need a fishing rod for the Northern Pike?

No — jump into the pool and press the interact button to catch the pike by hand.

What’s the Northern Pike for?

Duncan’s Request — deliver it to Duncan so Ronnie the cook can prepare a nostalgic dish.

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