Where to catch Barboach

In Paldea (Scarlet & Violet)

• East Province (Area Three) — Walk
• South Province (Area Five) — Walk
• South Province (Area Four) — Walk
• South Province (Area Two) — Walk
• Tagtree Thicket — Walk
• West Province (Area Two) — Walk

In Kitakami (Scarlet & Violet – The Teal Mask)

• Crystal Pool — Walk
• Fellhorn Gorge — Walk
• Oni Mountain — Walk

In Hoenn (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald)

• Meteor Falls — Good Rod, Old Rod, Super Rod
• Route 111 — Good Rod, Old Rod, Super Rod
• Route 114 — Good Rod, Old Rod, Super Rod
• Route 120 — Good Rod, Old Rod, Super Rod

Barboach — full Pokédex entry