What is the best time to fish in Stardew Valley?

The best time to fish in Stardew Valley depends on the type of fish you are trying to catch. Most fish are available between 6 AM and 7 PM, but some rare and legendary fish can only be caught at specific times, such as during the night or early morning.

Where can I find legendary fish in Stardew Valley?

Legendary fish in Stardew Valley can be found in specific locations and during particular seasons. For example, the Legend fish can be caught in the mountain lake during spring on rainy days, while the Crimsonfish is found in the ocean during summer.

How do I increase my fishing skill in Stardew Valley?

To increase your fishing skill in Stardew Valley, practice fishing regularly, complete fishing-related quests, and use better fishing equipment like rods and tackle. Eating food that boosts your fishing skill temporarily can also help.

What are the most valuable fish in Stardew Valley?

Some of the most valuable fish in Stardew Valley include the Legend, Crimsonfish, Angler, Glacierfish, and Mutant Carp. These are all legendary fish that sell for high prices.

Can I catch every fish in Stardew Valley in one year?

Yes, it is possible to catch every fish in Stardew Valley within one in-game year if you plan carefully and fish during the right seasons, times, and weather conditions. Using this guide will help you achieve that goal.

Stardew Valley Fish Guide

Alan Frigo

Jan 14, 2025

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Welcome to the ultimate Stardew Valley Fish Guide, your one-stop resource for mastering the fishing mechanic in this beloved farming simulation game. Whether you’re aiming to complete the Community Center Bundles, catch every legendary fish, or simply boost your profits, this guide covers every detail you need to know.

In Stardew Valley, fishing isn’t just a relaxing activity — it’s a crucial part of the game that impacts your progress, relationships, and overall success. We’ve compiled all the essential fish data in detailed tables, including locations, seasons, times, and weather conditions, making it easy for you to find and catch every fish efficiently. With this comprehensive guide, you’ll never miss another catch!

Dive in and become the fishing master of Pelican Town!

Spring Fish

Fish	Location	Time	Weather
Anchovy	Ocean	Any	Any
Smallmouth bass	River (Town) and Forest Pond	Any	Any
Largemouth Bass	Mountain Lake	Any	Any
Catfish	River (Town + Forest)	6am – 12am	Rainy
Sunfish	River (Town + Forest)	6am – 7pm	Sunny and Windy
Herring	Ocean	Any	Any
Eel	Ocean	4pm – 2am	Rainy
Sardine	Ocean	6am – 7pm	Any
Shad	River (Town + Forest)	9am – 2am	Rainy
Flounder	Ocean	6am – 8pm	Any
Hailbut	Ocean	6am – 11am, 7pm – 2am	Any
Chub	Mountain Lake and Cindersap Forest	Any	Any

Summer Fish

Fish	Location	Time	Weather
Pufferfish	Ocean	12pm – 4pm	Sunny
Largemouth Bass	Mountain Lake	Any	Any
Tuna	Ocean	6am – 7pm	Any
Rainbow Trout	River (Town+Forest) & Mountain Lake	6am – 7pm	Sunny
Catfish	River (Town+Forest)	6am – 12am	Rainy
Pike	River (Town+Forest)	6am – 7pm	Any
Sunfish	River (Town+Forest)	6am – 7pm	Sunny/Windy
Red Mullet	Ocean	6am – 7pm	Any
Octopus	Ocean	6am – 1pm	Any
Red Snapper	Ocean	6am – 7pm	Rainy
Super Cucumber	Ocean	6pm – 2am	Any
Sturgeon	Mountain Lake	6am – 7pm	Any
Tilapia	Ocean	6am – 2pm	Any
Dorado	Forest River	6am – 7pm	Any
Flounder	Ocean	6am – 8pm	Any
Shad	River (Town + Forest)	9am – 2am	Rainy
Hailbut	Ocean	6am – 11am, 7pm – 2am	Any

Fall Fish

Fish	Location	Time	Weather
Anchovy	Ocean	Any	Any
Largemouth Bass	Mountain Lake	Any	Any
Sardine	Ocean	6am – 7pm	Any
Smallmouth Bass	River (Town) & Forest Pond	Any	Any
Salmon	River (Town+Forest)	6am – 7pm	Any
Walleye	River (Town+Forest), Mountain Lake & Forest Pond	12pm – 2am	Rainy
Catfish	River (Town+Forest)	6am – 12am	Rainy
Eel	Ocean	4pm – 2am	Rainy
Red Snapper	Ocean	6am – 7pm	Rainy
Sea Cucumber	Ocean	6am – 7pm	Any
Super Cucumber	Ocean	6pm – 2am	Any
Tiger Trout	River (Town+Forest)	6am – 7pm	Any
Tilapia	Ocean	6am – 2pm	Any
Albacore	Ocean	6am – 11am, 6pm – 2am	Any
Midnight Carp	Mountain Lake & Forest Pond	10pm – 2am	Any
Shad	River (Town+Forest)	9am – 2am	Rainy

Winter Fish

Fish	Location	Time	Weather
Tuna	Ocean	6am – 7pm	Any
Largemouth Bass	Mountain Lake	All Seasons	Any
Sardine	Ocean	6am – 7pm	Any
Perch	River (Town+Forest), Mountain Lake & Forest Pond	Any	Any
Pike	River (Town+Forest) & Forest Pond	Any	Any
Red Mullet	Ocean	6am – 7pm	Any
Herring	Ocean	Any	Any
Squid	Ocean	6pm – 2am	Any
Sea Cucumber	Ocean	6am – 7pm	Any
Sturgeon	Mountain Lake	6am – 7pm	Any
Tiger Trout	River (Town + Forest)	6am – 7pm	Any
Albacore	Ocean	6am – 11am, 6pm – 2am	Any
Lingcod	River (Town + Forest) & Mountain Lake	Any	Any
Red Snapper	Ocean	6am – 7pm	Rainy
Hailbut	Ocean	6am – 11am, 7pm – 2am	Any
Midnight Carp	Mountain Lake & Forest Pond	10pm – 2am	Any

Legendary Fish

Fish	Location	Season
Angler	Town	Fall
Crimson fish	Ocean	Summer
Glacierfish	Forest	Winter
Legend	Mountain lake	Spring on Rainy Days
Mutant Carp	Sewers	Any

Legendary Fish – Extended Family Qi’s Challenge

Fish	Location
Son of Crimsonfish	East Pier on The Beach
Ms. Angler	North of JojaMart on the wooden plank bridge
Legend II	The Mountain Lake near the log
Glacierfish Jr.	South end of Arrowhead Island in Cindersap Forest
Radioactive Carp	The Sewers

Ginger Island Fish

Fish	Location
Lionfish	Ginger Island Ocean
Blue Discus	Ginger Island Pond And Rivers
Stingaray	Ginger Island from the pirate cove.It first requires unlocking the Islands Resort.

Night Market Fish

Blobfish

Spook Fish

Midnight Squid

Crab pot Fish

Lobster

Clam

Crayfish

Crab

Cockle

Mussel

Shrimp

Snail

Periwinkle

Oyster

Other Fish

Fish	Location	Time
Carp	Mountain lake,secret woods pond and the sewers.	Any
Ghostfish	Mines (20,60)	Any
Stonefish	Mines (20)	Any
Ice Pip	Mines (60)	Any
Lava Eel	Mines (100)	Any
Sandfish	Desert Pond	6am – 8pm
Scorpion Carp	Desert Pond	6am – 8pm
Woodskip	Secret Woods Pond and Forest Farm Pond	Any
Void Salmon	Witch’s Swamp	Any
Slimejack	Mutant bug lair located in the sewers	Any
Bream	River in Pelican Town or Cindersap Forest during all seasons	After 6pm
Bullhead	Mountain Lake	Any

Fishing in Stardew Valley is both a fun and rewarding experience when you know where and when to cast your line. With this guide, you now have all the essential information to complete your Fishing Collection, achieve your in-game goals, and maximize your profits from fishing. Remember, the key to success is persistence and a bit of luck!

Bookmark this guide for quick access, and share it with fellow Stardew Valley enthusiasts to help them on their fishing adventures. Happy fishing, and may your tackle box always be full!

Source: Stardew Valley Wiki

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