PondFish and Salmon Replacer - texture

skyrim — Mods & Enhancements

This mod replaces the hybrid guppy fish in Skyrim's cold rivers with more realistic pond fish and salmon textures. It includes modified meshes and retextures, with no ESP file, so no translation is needed. A popular visual improvement for players who want more authentic aquatic life.

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Downloads: 373,044 | Endorsements: 7,009

💡 Notes

By Nexus79 | v1.2 | 7,009 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Since it's a texture/mesh replacer, just drop the files into

Since it's a texture/mesh replacer, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager—no ESP to worry about.

If you use other fish mods, check load order to ensure this

If you use other fish mods, check load order to ensure this replacer takes priority for the meshes/textures.

For Skyrim Special Edition, you may need to convert the mod

For Skyrim Special Edition, you may need to convert the mod or find an updated version, as this is from 2014.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod not working

Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility

👍 Pros

Huge community trust with 7,009 endorsements and 373,044 downloads.
Simple texture/mesh replacer—no ESP means no load order headaches.
Fixes an immersion-breaking detail for players who notice fish in rivers.

👎 Cons

Last updated in 2014—may not be compatible with newer Skyrim versions or mods that alter fish.
Only affects cold river fish; warm water fish remain unchanged.
No detailed installation instructions provided by the author.

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