
Stardew Valley Fish Guide: All Types, Sell Prices, Best Time, Weather, & more
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There are plenty of fish in the sea, and catching each one can take some time. Whether you're trying to go for 100% completion or not, knowing all Stardew Valley fish types can help you out. We have all the info you need below, including sale prices, locations, time-of-day availability, and more!
The primary way to get any type of fish in Stardew Valley is using a good old-fashioned Fishing Pole. Head to a body of water, cast a line, and you'll be fishing in no time. The more fish you catch, the more XP you'll gain, and the greater your fishing skill will become.
When you catch a fish, there's a chance that the fish will have a different type of rarity. Based on that rarity, the fish will be worth a different amount of gold. These are all of the rarities your catches of the day can be:
All Fish Types in Stardew Valley
The primary way to get any type of fish in Stardew Valley is using a good old-fashioned Fishing Pole. Head to a body of water, cast a line, and you'll be fishing in no time. The more fish you catch, the more XP you'll gain, and the greater your fishing skill will become.
When you catch a fish, there's a chance that the fish will have a different type of rarity. Based on that rarity, the fish will be worth a different amount of gold. These are all of the rarities your catches of the day can be:
- Normal (No Star) - Base Value
- Silver Star - Slightly More Valuable (around 20%)
- Gold Star - Significantly More Valuable (around
- Iridium Star - Twice as Valuable
Stardew Valley Fishing Pole Fish
Fishing Pole Fish are, as the name implies, any fish that you can capture simply by casting a line in a body of water. Some fish are only available in certain locations, during specific windows of time, during specific seasons, and during specific weather conditions. You can find all of that info listed for each fish below.Pufferfish
- Price:
- No Star: 200g
- Silver Star: 250g
- Gold Star: 300g
- Iridium Star: 400g
- Location: Ocean & Ginger Island Oceans
- Time: 12 PM - 4 PM
- Season: Summer & All Seasons on Ginger Island
- Weather: Sun
Anchovy
- Price:
- No Star: 30g
- Silver Star: 37g
- Gold Star: 45g
- Iridium Star: 60g
- Location: Ocean
- Time: Anytime
- Season: Spring & Fall
- Weather: Any
Tuna
- Price:
- No Star: 100g
- Silver Star: 125g
- Gold Star: 150g
- Iridium Star: 200g
- Location: Ocean & Ginger Island Oceans
- Time: 6 AM - 7 PM
- Season: Summer, Winter, & All Seasons on Ginger Island
- Weather: Any
Sardine
- Price:
- No Star: 40g
- Silver Star: 50g
- Gold Star: 60g
- Iridium Star: 80g
- Location: Ocean
- Time: 6 AM - 7 PM
- Season: Spring, Fall, & Winter
- Weather: Any
Bream
- Price:
- No Star: 45g
- Silver Star: 56g
- Gold Star: 67g
- Iridium Star: 90g
- Location: River (Town & Forest)
- Time: 6 PM - 2 AM
- Season: All Seasons
- Weather: Any
Largemouth Bass
- Price:
- No Star: 100g
- Silver Star: 125g
- Gold Star: 150g
- Iridium Star: 200g
- Location: Mountain Lake
- Time: 6 AM - 7 PM
- Season: All Seasons
- Weather: Any
Smallmouth Bass
- Price:
- No Star: 50g
- Silver Star: 62g
- Gold Star: 75g
- Iridium Star: 100g
- Location: River (Town) & Forest Pond
- Time: Anytime
- Season: Spring & Fall
- Weather: Any
Rainbow Trout
- Price:
- No Star: 65g
- Silver Star: 81g
- Gold Star: 97g
- Iridium Star: 130g
- Location: River (Town & Forest) & Mountain Lake
- Time: 6 AM - 7 PM
- Season: Summer
- Weather: Sun
Salmon
- Price:
- No Star: 75g
- Silver Star: 93g
- Gold Star: 112g
- Iridium Star: 150g
- Location: River (Town & Forest) & Forest Waterfalls
- Time: 6 AM - 7 PM
- Season: Fall
- Weather: Any
Walleye
- Price:
- No Star: 105g
- Silver Star: 131g
- Gold Star: 157g
- Iridium Star: 210g
- Location: River (Town & Forest), Forest Pond, & Mountain Lake
- Time: 12 PM - 2 AM
- Season: Fall & Winter + Rain Totem
- Weather: Rain
Perch
- Price:
- No Star: 55g
- Silver Star: 68g
- Gold Star: 82g
- Iridium Star: 110g
- Location: River (Town & Forest), Forest Pond, & Mountain Lake
- Time: Anytime
- Season: Winter
- Weather: Any
Carp
- Price:
- No Star: 30g
- Silver Star: 37g
- Gold Star: 45g
- Iridium Star: 60g
- Location: Mountain Lake, Secret Woods Pond, & The Sewers
- Time: Anytime
- Season: All Seasons
- Weather: Any
Catfish
- Price:
- No Star: 200g
- Silver Star: 250g
- Gold Star: 300g
- Iridium Star: 400g
- Location: River (Town & Forest), Secret Woods Pond, & Witch's Swamp
- Time: 6 AM - 12 AM
- Season: Spring, Fall, Spring & Summer in Secret Woods Pond, & Winter + Rain Totem
- Weather: Rain
Pike
- Price:
- No Star: 100g
- Silver Star: 125g
- Gold Star: 150g
- Iridium Star: 200g
- Location: River (Town & Forest) & Forest Pond
- Time: Anytime
- Season: Summer & Winter
- Weather: Anytime
Sunfish
- Price:
- No Star: 30g
- Silver Star: 37g
- Gold Star: 45g
- Iridium Star: 60g
- Location: River (Town & Forest)
- Time: 6 AM - 7 PM
- Season: Spring & Summer
- Weather: Sun & Wind
Red Mullet
- Price:
- No Star: 75g
- Silver Star: 93g
- Gold Star: 112g
- Iridium Star: 150g
- Location: Ocean
- Time: 6 AM - 7 PM
- Season: Summer & Winter
- Weather: Any
Herring
- Price:
- No Star: 30g
- Silver Star: 37g
- Gold Star: 45g
- Iridium Star: 60g
- Location: Ocean
- Time: Anytime
- Season: Spring & Winter
- Weather: Any
Eel
- Price:
- No Star: 85g
- Silver Star: 106g
- Gold Star: 127g
- Iridium Star: 170g
- Location: Ocean
- Time: 4 PM - 2 AM
- Season: Spring & Fall
- Weather: Rain
Octopus
- Price:
- No Star: 150g
- Silver Star: 187g
- Gold Star: 225g
- Iridium Star: 300g
- Location: Ocean & Ginger Island Oceans
- Time: 6 AM - 1 PM
- Season: Summer & All Seasons on Ginger Island
- Weather: Any
Red Snapper
- Price:
- No Star: 50g
- Silver Star: 62g
- Gold Star: 75g
- Iridium Star: 100g
- Location: Ocean
- Time: 6 AM - 7 PM
- Season: Summer, Fall, & Winter + Rain Totem
- Weather: Rain
Squid
- Price:
- No Star: 80g
- Silver Star: 100g
- Gold Star: 120g
- Iridium Star: 160g
- Location: Ocean
- Time: 6 PM - 2 AM
- Season: Winter
- Weather: Any
Sea Cucumber
- Price:
- No Star: 75g
- Silver Star: 93g
- Gold Star: 112g
- Iridium Star: 150g
- Location: Ocean
- Time: 6 AM - 7 PM
- Season: Fall & Winter
- Weather: Any
Super Cucumber
- Price:
- No Star: 250g
- Silver Star: 312g
- Gold Star: 375g
- Iridium Star: 500g
- Location: Ocean & Ginger Island Oceans
- Time: 6 PM - 2 AM
- Season: Summer, Fall, & All Seasons on Ginger Island
- Weather: Any
Ghostfish
- Price:
- No Star: 45g
- Silver Star: 56g
- Gold Star: 67g
- Iridium Star: 90g
- Location: The Mines 20F & 60F
- Time: Anytime
- Season: All Seasons
- Weather: Any
Stonefish
- Price:
- No Star: 300g
- Silver Star: 375g
- Gold Star: 450g
- Iridium Star: 600g
- Location: The Mines 20F
- Time: Anytime
- Season: All Seasons
- Weather: Any
Ice Pip
- Price:
- No Star: 500g
- Silver Star: 625g
- Gold Star: 750g
- Iridium Star: 1000g
- Location: The Mines 60F
- Time: Anytime
- Season: All Seasons
- Weather: Any
Lava Eel
- Price:
- No Star: 700g
- Silver Star: 875g
- Gold Star: 1050g
- Iridium Star: 1400g
- Location: The Mines 100F & Volcano Caldera
- Time: Anytime
- Season: All Seasons
- Weather: Any
Sandfish
- Price:
- No Star: 75g
- Silver Star: 93g
- Gold Star: 112g
- Iridium Star: 150g
- Location: The Desert
- Time: 6 AM - 8 PM
- Season: All Seasons
- Weather: Any
Scorpion Carp
- Price:
- No Star: 150g
- Silver Star: 187g
- Gold Star: 225g
- Iridium Star: 300g
- Location: The Desert (Level 4 Fishing required)
- Time: 6 AM - 8 PM
- Season: All Seasons
- Weather: Any
Flounder
- Price:
- No Star: 100g
- Silver Star: 125g
- Gold Star: 150g
- Iridium Star: 200g
- Location: Ocean & Ginger Island Oceans
- Time: 6 AM - 8 PM
- Season: Spring, Summer, & All Seasons on Ginger Island
- Weather: Any
Midnight Carp
- Price:
- No Star: 150g
- Silver Star: 187g
- Gold Star: 225g
- Iridium Star: 300g
- Location: Mountain Lake, Cindersap Forest Pond, & Ginger Island Pond and River
- Time: 10 PM - 2 AM
- Season: Fall, Winter, & All Seasons on Ginger Island
- Weather: Any
Sturgeon
- Price:
- No Star: 200g
- Silver Star: 250g
- Gold Star: 300g
- Iridium Star: 400g
- Location: Mountain Lake
- Time: 6 AM - 7 PM
- Season: Summer & Winter
- Weather: Any
Tiger Trout
- Price:
- No Star: 150g
- Silver Star: 187g
- Gold Star: 225g
- Iridium Star: 300g
- Location: River (Town & Forest)
- Time: 6 AM - 7 PM
- Season: Fall & Winter
- Weather: Any
Bullhead
- Price:
- No Star: 75g
- Silver Star: 93g
- Gold Star: 112g
- Iridium Star: 150g
- Location: Mountain Lake
- Time: Anytime
- Season: All Seasons
- Weather: Any
Tilapia
- Price:
- No Star: 75g
- Silver Star: 93g
- Gold Star: 112g
- Iridium Star: 150g
- Location: Ocean & Ginger Island Rivers
- Time: 6 AM - 2 PM
- Season: Summer, Fall, & All Seasons on Ginger Island
- Weather: Any
Chub
- Price:
- No Star: 50g
- Silver Star: 62g
- Gold Star: 75g
- Iridium Star: 100g
- Location: Cindersap Forest River & Mountain Lake
- Time: Anytime
- Season: All Seasons
- Weather: Any
Dorado
- Price:
- No Star: 100g
- Silver Star: 125g
- Gold Star: 150g
- Iridium Star: 200g
- Location: Cindersap Forest River
- Time: 6 AM - 7 PM
- Season: Summer
- Weather: Any
Albacore
- Price:
- No Star: 75g
- Silver Star: 93g
- Gold Star: 112g
- Iridium Star: 150g
- Location: Ocean
- Time: 6 AM - 11 AM & 6 PM - 2 AM
- Season: Fall & Winter
- Weather: Any
Shad
- Price:
- No Star: 60g
- Silver Star: 75g
- Gold Star: 90g
- Iridium Star: 120g
- Location: River (Town & Forest)
- Time: 9 AM - 2 AM
- Season: Spring, Summer, & Fall
- Weather: Rain
Lingcod
- Price:
- No Star: 120g
- Silver Star: 150g
- Gold Star: 180g
- Iridium Star: 240g
- Location: River (Town & Forest) & Mountain Lake
- Time: Anytime
- Season: Winter
- Weather: Any
Halibut
- Price:
- No Star: 80g
- Silver Star: 100g
- Gold Star: 120g
- Iridium Star: 160g
- Location: Ocean
- Time: 6 AM - 11 AM & 7 PM - 2 AM
- Season: Spring, Summer, & Winter
- Weather: Any
Woodskip
- Price:
- No Star: 75g
- Silver Star: 93g
- Gold Star: 112g
- Iridium Star: 150g
- Location: Secret Woods Pond & Forest Farm
- Time: Anytime
- Season: All Seasons
- Weather: Any
Void Salmon
- Price:
- No Star: 150g
- Silver Star: 187g
- Gold Star: 225g
- Iridium Star: 300g
- Location: Witch's Swamp
- Time: Anytime
- Season: All Seasons
- Weather: Any
Slimejack
- Price:
- No Star: 100g
- Silver Star: 125g
- Gold Star: 150g
- Iridium Star: 200g
- Location: Mutant Bug Lair
- Time: Anytime
- Season: All Seasons
- Weather: Any
Stingray
- Price:
- No Star: 180g
- Silver Star: 225g
- Gold Star: 270g
- Iridium Star: 360g
- Location: Pirate Cove
- Time: Anytime
- Season: All Seasons
- Weather: Any
Lionfish
- Price:
- No Star: 100g
- Silver Star: 125g
- Gold Star: 150g
- Iridium Star: 200g
- Location: Ginger Island Ocean
- Time: Anytime
- Season: All Seasons
- Weather: Any
Blue Discus
- Price:
- No Star: 120g
- Silver Star: 150g
- Gold Star: 180g
- Iridium Star: 240g
- Location: Ginger Island Pond & Rivers
- Time: Anytime
- Season: All Seasons
- Weather: Any
Goby
- Price:
- No Star: 150g
- Silver Star: 187g
- Gold Star: 225g
- Iridium Star: 300g
- Location: Forest Waterfalls
- Time: Anytime
- Season: All Seasons
- Weather: Any
Stardew Valley Night Market Fish
Typically, you can only catch the Night Market Fish during the Night Market Submarine Ride. However, this event only takes place during the winter. If you want one of these three fish at any other time, you can use Magic Bait in the southwest corner of the Beach. With this method, you can catch the Night Market Fish at any time, season, or weather condition.Midnight Squid
- Price:
- No Star: 100g
- Silver Star: 125g
- Gold Star: 150g
- Iridium Star: 200g
- Location: Night Market Submarine Ride
- Time: 5 PM - 2 AM
- Season: Winter
- Weather: Any
Blobfish
- Price:
- No Star: 500g
- Silver Star: 625g
- Gold Star: 750g
- Iridium Star: 100g
- Location: Night Market Submarine Ride
- Time: 5 PM - 2 AM
- Season: Winter
- Weather: Any
Spook Fish
- Price:
- No Star: 220g
- Silver Star: 275g
- Gold Star: 330g
- Iridium Star: 440g
- Location: Night Market Submarine Ride
- Time: 5 PM - 2 AM
- Season: Winter
- Weather: Any
Stardew Valley Crab Pot Fish
Unlike fishing with a pole, fishing with Crab Pots doesn't care what the time, season, or weather is like. When using a Crab Pot, you can either load it with bait or set it with nothing. If you use bait, you're more likely to get a higher-quality fish.Lobster
- Price:
- No Star: 120g
- Silver Star: 150g
- Location: Ocean
Clam
- Price:
- No Star: 50g
- Silver Star: 62g
- Gold Star: 75g
- Iridium Star: 100g
- Location: Ocean
Crayfish
- Price:
- No Star: 75g
- Silver Star: 93g
- Location: Freshwater
Crab
- Price:
- No Star: 100g
- Silver Star: 125g
- Location: Ocean
Cockle
- Price:
- No Star: 50g
- Silver Star: 62g
- Gold Star: 75g
- Iridium Star: 100g
- Location: Ocean
Mussel
- Price:
- No Star: 30g
- Silver Star: 37g
- Gold Star: 45g
- Iridium Star: 60g
- Location: Ocean
Shrimp
- Price:
- No Star: 60g
- Silver Star: 75g
- Location: Ocean
Snail
- Price:
- No Star: 65g
- Silver Star: 81g
- Location: Freshwater
Periwinkle
- Price:
- No Star: 20g
- Silver Star: 25g
- Location: Freshwater
Oyster
- Price:
- No Star: 40g
- Silver Star: 50g
- Gold Star: 60g
- Iridium Star: 80g
- Location: Ocean
Stardew Valley Legendary Fish
Legendary Fish are caught with poles, and they're incredibly challenging. It's best to only go after these fish if you have a higher fishing skill, a Trap or Cork Bobber, and an Iridium or Advanced Iridium Rod. Finally, each one of the Legendary Fish can only be caught once.Crimsonfish
- Price:
- No Star: 1500g
- Silver Star: 1875g
- Gold Star: 2250g
- Iridium Star: 3000g
- Location: East Pier on The Beach (Level 5 Fishing required)
- Time: Any
- Season: Summer
- Weather: Any
Angler
- Price:
- No Star: 900g
- Silver Star: 1125g
- Gold Star: 1350g
- Iridium Star: 1800g
- Location: North of JojaMart on the wooden bridge (Level 3 Fishing required)
- Time: Any
- Season: Fall
- Weather: Any
Legend
- Price:
- No Star: 5000g
- Silver Star: 6250g
- Gold Star: 7500g
- Iridium Star: 10,000g
- Location: Mountain Lake near the log (Level 10 Fishing required)
- Time: Any
- Season: Spring
- Weather: Rain
Glacierfish
- Price:
- No Star: 1000g
- Silver Star: 1250g
- Gold Star: 1500g
- Iridium Star: 2000g
- Location: South End of Arrowhead Island in Cindersnap Forest (Level 6 Fishing required)
- Time: Any
- Season: Winter
- Weather: Any
Mutant Carp
- Price:
- No Star: 1000g
- Silver Star: 1250g
- Gold Star: 1500g
- Iridium Star: 2000g
- Location: The Sewers
- Time: Any
- Season: All Seasons
- Weather: Any
Stardew Valley Legendary Fish for Qi
Like the first group of Legendary Fish, these fish are extremely difficult to catch. The difference, though, is that these can only be caught while you're actively working on Qi's Extended Family questline. Unlike the Legendary Fish, these fish can also be caught more than once!Son of Crimsonfish
- Price:
- No Star: 1500g
- Silver Star: 1875g
- Gold Star: 2250g
- Iridium Star: 3000g
- Location: East Pier on The Beach (Level 5 Fishing required)
- Time: Any
- Season: All Seasons
- Weather: Any
Ms. Angler
- Price:
- No Star: 900g
- Silver Star: 1125g
- Gold Star: 1350g
- Iridium Star: 1800g
- Location: North of JojaMart on the wooden bridge (Level 3 Fishing required)
- Time: Any
- Season: All Seasons
- Weather: Any
Legend II
- Price:
- No Star: 5000g
- Silver Star: 6250g
- Gold Star: 7500g
- Iridium Star: 10,000g
- Location: Mountain Lake near the log (Level 10 Fishing required)
- Time: Any
- Season: All Seasons
- Weather: Any
Glacierfish Jr.
- Price:
- No Star: 1000g
- Silver Star: 1250g
- Gold Star: 1500g
- Iridium Star: 2000g
- Location: South End of Arrowhead Island in Cindersnap Forest (Level 6 Fishing required)
- Time: Any
- Season: All Seasons
- Weather: Any
Radioactive Carp
- Price:
- No Star: 1000g
- Silver Star: 1250g
- Gold Star: 1500g
- Iridium Star: 2000g
- Location: The Sewers
- Time: Any
- Season: All Seasons
- Weather: Any
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