This guide will show you how to catch the new fishes and bugs in the month of May in Animal Crossing New Horizons. There will be plenty of bugs and fishes to catch this summer, and the month of May will see new bug species and fish types.
The fishes and bugs spawn at different hours of the day and differ depending on the hemisphere your island is located at. We will list all the new fishes and bugs in May, while also detailing their cost and where to find them.
New Fishes in May (Northern Hemisphere)
| Name | Where to Find | Time | Bells |
| Betta | In Rivers | 9am to 4pm | 2,500 |
| Nibble Fish | In Rivers | 9am to 4pm | 1,500 |
| Rainbowfish | In Rivers | 9am to 4pm | 800 |
| Angelfish | In Rivers | 4pm to 9am | 3,000 |
| Catfish | In Ponds | 4pm to 9am | 800 |
| Frog | In Ponds | Found anytime | 120 |
| Mahi-Mahi | At the Pier | Found anytime | 6,000 |
| Giant Trevally | At the Pier | Found anytime | 4,500 |
New Bugs in May (Northern Hemispehere)
| Name | Where to Find | Time | Bells |
| Queen Alexandra’s Birdwing | Flying Around | 8am to 5pm | 4,000 |
| Banded Dragonfly | Flying Around | 8am to 5pm | 4,500 |
| Diving Beetle | On Water | 8am to 5pm | 800 |
| Pondskater | On Water | 8am to 5pm | 130 |
| Great purple Emperor | Flying Around | 4am to 7pm | 3,000 |
| Scorpion | On the Ground | 7pm to 4am | 8,000 |
| Violin Beetle | Tree Stumps | Found anytime | 450 |
| Rosalia Batesi Beetle | Tree Stumps | Found Anytime | 3,000 |
New Fishes in May (Southern Hemisphere)
| Name | Where to Find | Time | Bells |
| Bitterling | In Rivers | Found Anytime | 900 |
| Football Fish | In the Sea | 4pm to 9am | 2,500 |
| Blowfish | In the Sea | 6pm to 4am | 5,000 |
| Tuna | At the Pier | Found Anytime | 7,000 |
| Blue Marlin | At the Pier | Found Anytime | 10,000 |
New Bugs in May (Southern Hemisphere)
| Name | Where to Find | Time | Bells |
| Tarantula | Found Underground | 7pm to 4am | 8,000 |
| Mole Cricket | On the Ground | Found Anytime | 500 |
| Damselfly | Flying Around | Found Anytime | 500 |
Additional Animal Crossing: New Horizons guides are linked below:
- Animal Crossing New Horizons Mushrooms Guide – Where to Find
- Animal Crossing New Horizons Mushroom Recipes Guide – How to Get Recipe, Ingredients
- Animal Crossing New Horizons Spooky Items Crafting Guide – DIY Crafting Recipes
- Animal Crossing New Horizons Halloween Costumes Guide – How to Get
- Animal Crossing New Horizons Body Paint Guide – How to Get
- How to Catch Blue Marlin in Animal Crossing New Horizons
- How to Catch Ocean Sunfish in Animal Crossing New Horizons
- How to Catch New Fishes and Bugs in July – Animal Crossing New Horizons
- How to Catch Sharks in Animal Crossing New Horizons
- How to Get Bunny Wand in Animal Crossing New Horizons
- How to Get Bunny Eggs in Animal Crossing New Horizons
- Animal Crossing New Horizons Bunny Day DIY Recipes Guide – All Recipes
- How to Get Gold Flowers in Animal Crossing New Horizons
- How to Upgrade Your House in Animal Crossing New Horizons
- How to Get Fish Bait in Animal Crossing New Horizons
- How to Unlock Able Sisters in Animal Crossing New Horizons
- How to Get Golden Tools in Animal Crossing New Horizons
- How to Get Gold Nuggets in Animal Crossing New Horizons
- Animal Crossing New Horizons DIY Recipes Guide – All Recipes, How to Find
- How to Get KK Slider to Visit in Animal Crossing New Horizons
- How to Get Island Designer App in Animal Crossing New Horizons
- How to Get a Ladder in Animal Crossing New Horizons
- Animal Crossing New Horizons Museum Guide – How to Unlock
- Animal Crossing New Horizons Tools Reliability Guide – How to Get Better Tools
- Animal Crossing New Horizons Beginner’s Guide – Things to Do First, Tips & Tricks
- Animal Crossing New Horizons Isabelle Guide – How to Unlock
- Animal Crossing New Horizons Nook Miles Guide – Pay Off Your Debt Quickly
- Animal Crossing New Horizons Bells Farming Guide – Get 15,000 Bells in 15 Seconds
That is how to catch new fishes and bugs in May in Animal Crossing New Horizons. Post your comments below.