Stardew Valley Linus' Basket Quest Guide: Locations, Schedule, & Rewards

Stardew Valley is sprawling with quests for players to take on to learn about the world around them and unlock some useful items along the way. One notable quest is the search for Linus’ Basket in Stardew Valley, and we’re here to help you find and return this missing item.

Where is Linus’ Basket in Stardew Valley?

Remember, players will trigger the Stardew Valley Linus Basket Quest on Fall 8 of the first year regardless of their Friendship Level with the NPC. Once triggered, travel to the bus stop, but don't get on it. Instead, walk one screen to the west and follow the paved road. You’ll eventually reach the Backwoods. Here, check the two bushes near the tunnel to find Linus’ Basket. Once found, return the basket to the NPC to receive your reward. Note that the color of Linus' Basket can make it tough to see, especially with the orange-brownish hue brought by the fall season.

Linus' Basket Quest Rewards

Returning Linus’ Basket in Stardew Valley increases his Friendship Level with you by one heart piece. Although Linus isn’t one of the NPCs you can marry, increasing your Friendship Level with him to four hearts rewards you with the Wild Bait recipe. As its name implies, Wild Bait is a type of bait that gives the chance to catch two fish from a single cast. Craft 5x Wild Bait by hand using 10x Fiber, 5x Slime, and 5x Bug Meat.

Linus' Locations and Schedule

Like most NPCs in Stardew Valley, Linus has a schedule that he follows. So, he’s not always in or near his small tent to the west of the Mines. Below is Linus' schedule in Stardew Valley to find him, especially when you’re returning his Blackberry Basket:

Spring

• 6:00 AM: In his tent
• 6:30 AM: Behind a bush to the right of his tent
• 7:00 AM: By the campfire in front of his tent
• 9:30 AM: At the west side of the lake
• 2:00 PM: By the campfire in front of his tent
• 7:00 PM: In his tent
• 11:00 PM: Goes to bed

Summer

• 6:00 AM: In his tent
• 6:30 AM: At the cliff overlooking the lake, which is at the east of his tent
• 9:40 AM: At the south of the fence of the lake’s western region
• 1:00 PM: Walks further south than the previous location
• 4:00 PM: By the campfire in front of his tent
• 8:00 PM: Behind a bush to the right of his tent
• 8:20 PM: In his tent

Fall

• 6:00 AM: In his tent
• 7:00 AM: Behind a bush to the right of his tent
• 7:40 AM: By the campfire in front of his tent
• 9:00 AM: At the east side of the spa
• 2:00 PM: At the west side of the lake
• 6:00 PM: In his tent

Winter

• 6:00 AM: In his tent
• 11:00 AM: By the campfire in front of his tent
• 2:00 PM: At the entrance of the spa
• 6:00 PM: In his tent

Rainy Day

• 6:00 AM: In his tent
• 9:30 AM: Behind a bush to the right of his tent
• 10:10 AM: In his tent
• 3:00 PM: Under a tree to the right of his tent
• 7:00 PM: In his tent
• 11:30 PM: Goes to bed

Green Rain Day

• 6:00 AM: At the cliff to the south of his tent
• 12:00 PM: At the cliff to the west of his tent
• 5:00 PM: By the campfire in front of his tent
• 10:00 PM: Goes to bed

Note: Stardew Valley Update 1.6 added this weather event.

Spring 16 (With the Bus Service Restored)

• 9:50 AM: Takes the bus to the Calico Desert to attend the Desert Festival
• 10:20 AM: Near the trash can behind the Calico Egg merchant
• 1:40 AM: Returns to the bus to travel back to his tent

Winter 15 (Night Market)

• 6:00 AM: In his tent
• 11:00 AM: By the campfire in front of his tent
• 4:00 PM: Walks to the Night Market
• 11:30 PM: Returns to his tent for the night

Note: Linus never visits Ginger Island.