Fish

Master Stardew Valley fishing! Discover where, when, and how to catch every fish, from common river dwellers to legendary monsters. Get the best prices and tips!

Alright, so you wanna get into fishing in Stardew Valley? It's a super useful skill, not just for making money, but also for completing quests and even cooking up some tasty dishes. Don't worry if you're new to it; we'll go through all the different fish you can catch, where to find 'em, and when's the best time to cast your line.

Think of this as your go-to list for all things fishy. We've got everything from the common Anchovy you'll snag in the ocean to the legendary Angler that requires a bit more effort. Each fish has its own quirks – some only show up in certain seasons, some need rainy weather, and some are only available during special events like the Night Market. We'll break it all down so you know exactly what you're looking for.

We'll cover the best spots, the times of day, and even the specific locations within those spots. Plus, you'll see how much each fish sells for, and keep in mind, selling to Willy at the Fish Shop (with the Fisher profession) or selling Angler fish (with the Angler profession) can get you even more Gold! We'll also note their Energy and Health values, which are important for your fishing bar.

Fish Reference

• Albacore — A cool-water fish found in the Ocean during Fall and Winter, specifically between 6AM-11AM and 6PM-2AM. Sells for 75G/93G/112G (base). Energy: 25/35/45, Health: 11/15/20.
• Anchovy — A common ocean fish available in Spring and Fall. Sells for 30G/37G/45G (base). Energy: 13/18/23, Health: 5/8/10.
• Angler — A legendary fish found in Pelican Town, north of Joja Mart on the wooden plank bridge. Cast north from the center of the bridge. Only available in Fall. You can only catch one legendary fish per save file. Sells for 900G/1125G/1350G (base). .
• Blobfish — Found only during the Night Market Festival. Sells for 500G/625G/750G (base). Energy: 38/53/68, Health: 17/23/30.
• Bream — A common river fish that's active at night (6PM-2AM). Sells for 45G/56G/67G (base). .
• Bullhead — Found in the Mountain Lake. Sells for 75G/93G/112G (base). .
• Carp — A common fish in the Mountain Lake and Secret Woods. Sells for 30G/37G/45G (base). .
• Catfish — An uncommon fish found in the River (Spring/Fall) and Secret Woods (Summer), but only when it's raining. Sells for 200G/250G/300G (base). Energy: 50/70/90, Health: 22/31/40.
• Chub — Common in the Mountain Lake and River. Sells for 50G/62G/75G (base). .
• Cockle — A saltwater clam found in the Ocean via Crab Pot or at the Beach. Sells for 50G/62G/75G/100G (base). Energy: N/A, Health: N/A.
• Crab — A marine crustacean caught in the Ocean via Crab Pot. Sells for 100G (base). Energy: N/A, Health: N/A.
• Crayfish — A small freshwater crustacean caught in the Farm Pond, Lake, and River via Crab Pot. Sells for 75G (base). Energy: N/A, Health: N/A.
• Crimsonfish — A legendary fish found in the Ocean at the eastern pier (past the small bridge). Only available in Summer. . Sells for 1500G/1875G/2250G (base). .
• Dorado — A fierce carnivore found in the Cindersap Forest River during Summer, between 6AM-7PM. Sells for 100G/125G/150G (base). .
• Eel — A slippery fish found in the Ocean during Spring and Fall, between 4PM-2AM. Sells for 85G/106G/127G (base). Energy: 30/42/54, Health: 13/18/24.
• Ghostfish — Found on floors 20, 60, and 100 in the Mines. Sells for 45G/56G/67G (base). .
• Glacierfish — A legendary fish found in Cindersap Forest at Arrowhead Island. Cast south of the island. Only available in Winter. . Sells for 1000G/1250G/1500G (base). .
• Halibut — A flat fish found in the Ocean during Spring, Summer, and Winter, between 6AM-11AM and 7PM-2AM. Sells for 80G/100G/120G (base). .
• Herring — A common ocean fish available in Spring and Winter. Sells for 30G/37G/45G (base). .
• Ice Pip — A rare fish found on floor 60 in the Mines. Sells for 500G/625G/750G (base). .
• Largemouth Bass — A popular lake fish found in the Mountain Lake between 6AM-7PM. Sells for 100G/125G/150G (base). .
• Lava Eel — Found on floor 100 in the Mines. It can survive in lava! Sells for 700G/875G/1050G (base). Energy: 50/70/90, Health: 22/31/40.
• Legend — The king of all fish! Found in the Mountain Lake near the log. Available in Spring only, and only when it's raining. This is a legendary fish, so you can only catch one per save file. Sells for 5000G/6250G/7500G (base). .