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:''For a list of fish and their locations, see the [[Fish]] page.''
:''For a list of fish and their locations, see [[Fish]].''
:''For information about the Fishing Skill and Mechanics, see the [[Fishing]] page.''
:''For information about the Fishing Skill and Mechanics, see [[Fishing]].''
:''For an index to the completed fish collection, see [[Collections#Fish|Collections]].''
:''For an index to the completed fish collection, see [[Collections#Fish|Collections]].''
:''See also: [[Tackle]], [[Bait]]''
:''See also: [[Tackle]], [[Bait]]''
This page provides '''fishing strategy''' information for [[Stardew Valley]].


This page provides '''fishing strategy''' information for ''[[Stardew Valley]]''.
==Basics of Strategy==
The availability of many types of fish can depend on various factors: the location of the fishing spot, the season, the time of day, and the weather. Match the fishing location to current conditions as necessary to get a chance to catch certain type(s) of fish.


==Basics of Strategy==
===Locations===
The availability of many types of fish can depend on various factors: the location of the fishing spot, the season, the time of day, and the weather. Match your fishing location to current conditions as necessary in order to give yourself the chance to catch the type(s) of fish you want.
Fishing spots are commonly broken up into ocean, lake, and river types. However, while most fishing spots in a similar body of water will share catches, the map also plays a role. For instance, the river in [[Cindersap Forest]] is not the same as the river in [[Pelican Town]]. Ponds usually have a smaller selection of fish, if any, compared to larger bodies of water and the selection is usually specific to the map where the pond is found. Note that generally, the less fish there are in a certain location, the more likely it is that [[trash]] will be caught.


Water '''depth''' (or '''clearWaterDistance''' in modding) refers to distance from land (any walkable area), not to distance beneath the water surface. Since the quality of the fish you catch depends on depth, you ideally want to cast your bobber as far from land as you can. It is worth noting that the color of the water and the particular fishing spot have no effect on fish quality at all. Only the bobber's depth when you make a catch matters. (For more information, see [[Fishing#Cast Distance|Cast Distance]].)
'''The Sewers'''


==Fishing Seasons==
[[The Sewers]] are an easy and productive fishing location, especially to level up the fishing skill or farm treasure. [[Carp]] is the least difficult fish to catch in the game and it is the only fish in the sewers (except for a [[Mutant Carp|legendary fish]]). Therefore, almost every cast of the line results in either an immediate item reward or a quick Carp catch.
===Summer===
:[[File:Fish in summer.png|400px]]


===Fall / Winter===
===Bobber Position===
:[[File:Fish Focus Walleye.png|400px]]
In general, it is optimal to cast the bobber [[Fishing#Distance from Land|as far from land as possible]]. Longer casting distances are important, but also casting east/west instead of north/south can increase the distance, as can fishing in wide-open water. In addition to affecting the quality of the fish, distance from land also affects the chances of catching certain fish over other ones. While all non-legendary fish can be caught 1 tile from land, a lot of the more difficult and profitable fish have a higher chance to be caught further from land.


===Winter===
[[Fishing#Bubbles|Bubbles]] greatly increase the rate at which fish bite and can also alter the relative chances of each fish type at the location. Careful placement of the bobber on the edge of the bubbles allows the bubble bonus to be used in any of the adjacent tiles, providing some ability to increase the distance from land.
:[[File:Fish in winter.png|400px]]


==Fish Infograph==
===Fishing Skill===
:''Note that this graph is accurate as of v1.3.''
Fishing level is important because each increase in the fishing level increases the fishing bar size by 8 pixels. The longer the fishing bar is, the easier it is to catch fish. The fishing bar will continue to increase by this amount even as the player goes beyond level 10 (with [[buffs]]). This means the bar can get much bigger than it naturally would be even at fishing level 10. Using a fishing rod with the [[Forge#Tool enchantments|Master enchant]] will also increase the fishing bar size by 8 pixels. Each [[Cork Bobber]] used will increase the fishing bar size by 24 pixels. Using [[Deluxe Bait]] increases the fishing bar size by 12 pixels.
[[File:The Ultimate Fishing Infograph.png|1000px]]


==Prime Locations==
===Catching Difficult Fish===
Below are some suggested prime fishing locations, which have ample depth in which to catch the best quality fish. Some of these are also locations where you can catch legendary fish.
This concept of the fishing bar getting bigger is especially useful when trying to catch extremely hard fish such as the [[Fish#Legendary Fish|Legendary Fish]] and the [[Octopus]]. Reaching Fishing level 10, using an iridium rod with a [[Cork Bobber]] and with the Master enchant, and eating food (better prepared with [[Qi Seasoning]]) that provides a temporary fishing [[Buffs|buff]] ('''e.g.,''' [[Seafoam Pudding]]) will all help make catching these difficult fish much more manageable.


===[[Pelican Town]]===
The [[Trap Bobber]] is also a great combination with a large fishing bar, as it significantly reduces the speed at which difficult fish escape. The [[Statue Of Blessings#Blessing Of Waters|Blessing Of Waters]] can also be used to make catching the fish easier, as it decreases the difficulty of legendary fish by 25% and non-legendary fish (except [[Carp]]) by 50% and causes the progress bar to decrease 50% slower when the fish isn't being reeled in.
*Below the path at the west side of [[1 Willow Lane|Jodi's house]].
:<div style="float: left; margin-right: 12px;">[[File:Optimal Fishing Location - Jodi's House 1.PNG|310px]]</div> <div style="float: left;">{{map|200|140}}</div>{{Clear}}


===[[The Beach]]===
==Fishing Zones==
*Western pier. Cast near the rock.
The following images show the [[Fishing#Distance from Land|distances from land]] based on the location where the bobber lands, color coded as:
:[[File:Optimal Fishing Location - Beach West Pier.jpg|360px]]<br><br>
[[File:DistanceKey.png]]


*Where the river meets the ocean (in the middle of the river mouth triangle). Cast at an angle into the dark blue water from either side.
Note that these maps are not valid on iOS and Android because of a [[Fishing#Bugs|bug]].
:[[File:Optimal Fishing Location - Beach River Mouth.jpg|360px]]<br><br>


*Eastern pier (across the repaired bridge). Cast down or left at the end of the dock.
===[[The Farm]]===
:[[File:Optimal Fishing Location - Beach East Pier 1.jpg|360px]] [[File:Optimal Fishing Location - Beach East Pier 2.jpg|360px]]
{|
|-
|'''Standard Farm'''
|'''Riverland Farm'''
|-
|[[File:StandardFarmDistances.png|thumb|left]]
|[[File:RiverlandFarmDistances.png|thumb|left]]
|-
|'''Forest Farm'''
|'''Hill-top Farm'''
|-
|[[File:ForestFarmDistances.png|thumb|left]]
|[[File:Hill-topFarmDistances.png|thumb|left]]
|-
|'''Wilderness Farm'''
|'''Four Corners Farm'''
|-
|style="vertical-align: top;"|[[File:WildernessFarmDistances.png|thumb|left]]
|[[File:4CornersFarmDistances.png|thumb|left]]
|-
|'''Beach Farm'''
|'''Meadowlands Farm'''
|-
|[[File:BeachFarmDistances.png|thumb|left]]
|[[File:Farm RanchingDistances.png|thumb|left]]
|-
|


===[[Pelican Town]]===
|
===[[Cindersap Forest]]===
===[[Cindersap Forest]]===
*Below and six tiles to the west of [[Leah's Cottage|Leah's door]].
|-
:<div style="float: left; margin-right: 12px;">[[File:Optimal Fishing Location - Leah's House.PNG|310px]]</div><div style="float: left;">{{map|150|134}}</div>
|style="vertical-align: top;"|[[File:TownDistances.png|thumb|left]]
{{Clear}}
|[[File:ForestDistances.png|thumb|left]]
 
|-
*Island near the [[Abandoned House|hat shop]].
|
:[[File:Optimal Fishing Location - Forest River.PNG|280px]] [[File:Optimal Fishing Location - Forest River 2.jpg|400px]]
===[[The Beach]]===
:<div style="margin-top: 8px;">{{map|96|170}}</div>
|
 
===[[The Mountain]]===
===[[The Mountain]]s===
|-
*Southeast edge of the fence past [[Carpenter's Shop|Robin's house]].<br>
|[[File:BeachDistances.png|thumb|left]]
*Southern tip of the second island, also accessible from the area near the broken bridge to the east.
|style="vertical-align: top;"|[[File:MountainDistances.png|thumb|left]]
:[[File:Optimal Fishing Location - Mountain Lake.jpg|360px]]
|-
 
|
==Time and Locations==
===[[The Desert]]===
According to the game file, a fishing spot is not divided by ocean, lake and river, but by the maps. For instance, the river south of Leah's house is not the same as the river in town.
|
 
===[[The Sewers]]===
Note that special fish are not included in the below tables. These special fish are the 5 Legendary fish and the 4 Mine fish.
|-
 
|[[File:DesertDistances.png|thumb|left]]
The following tables are based on the ''Locations.xnb'' file:
|[[File:SewerDistances.png|thumb|left]]
|-
|
===[[The Mines]]===
|
===[[Secret Woods]]===
|-
|style="vertical-align: top;"|[[File:MinesDistances.png|thumb|left|Mine floors 20, 60, & 100]]
|[[File:SecretWoodsDistances.png|thumb|left]]
|-
|
===[[Night Market]]===
|
===[[Mutant Bug Lair]]===
|-
|style="vertical-align: top;"|[[File:SubmarineDistances.png|thumb|left|The submarine ride at the [[Night Market]]]]{{Clear}}
|[[File:MutantBugLairDistances.png|thumb|left]]
|style="vertical-align: top;"|
|-
|
===[[Witch's Swamp]]===
|
===[[Ginger Island#Island South|Island South]]===
|-
|style="vertical-align: top;"|[[File:SwampDistances.png|thumb|left]]
|[[File:IslandSouthDistances.png|thumb|left]]
|-
|
===[[Ginger Island#Island North|Island North]]===
|
===[[Ginger Island#Island West|Island West]]===
|-
|[[File:IslandNorthDistances.png|thumb|left]]
|style="vertical-align: top;"|[[File:IslandWestDistances.png|thumb|left]]
|-
|
===[[Ginger Island#Island Southeast|Island Southeast]]===
|
===[[Ginger Island#Pirate Cove|Pirate Cove]]===
|-
|[[File:IslandSouthEastDistances.png|thumb|left]]
|style="vertical-align: top;"|[[File:IslandCaveDistances.png|thumb|left]]
|-
|
===[[Forge|Caldera]]===
|
|-
|[[File:CalderaDistances.png|thumb|left]]
|-
|
|}


==Location Tables==
===[[Pelican Town]]===
===[[Pelican Town]]===
{{FishLocations Town}}
{{FishLocations Town}}
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{{FishLocations Mountain}}
{{FishLocations Mountain}}


==Secret Locations==
===[[The Mines]]===
===[[The Mines]]===
{{FishLocations Mines}}
{{FishLocations Mines}}


===[[Secret Woods]]===
===[[Secret Woods]]===
Northwest of[[ Cindersap Forest]].
:''Note: [[Catfish]] can not be found here in [[winter]].''
{{FishLocations Secret Woods}}
{{FishLocations Secret Woods}}
===[[The Desert]]===
{{FishLocations Desert}}


===[[The Sewers]]===
===[[The Sewers]]===
The Sewers are an easy and productive fishing location, especially to level up the fishing skill or farm treasure. Carp is the least difficult fish to catch in the game and it is the only fish in the sewers (except for a single [[Fish#Legendary Fish|Legendary Fish]], the [[Mutant Carp]]). Therefore, every cast of the line results in either an immediate item reward or a quick Carp catch. This makes the Sewers an ideal place to fish for treasure since Carp are unlikely to escape. Since carp and algae are the only possible non-treasure catches, your inventory will not become clogged with other fish, unlike at locations with more diverse fish stocks.
{{FishLocations Sewers}}
{{FishLocations Sewers}}
===[[The Desert]]===
{{FishLocations Desert}}


===[[Mutant Bug Lair]]===
===[[Mutant Bug Lair]]===
Through the sewers. Can only be accessed end-game, after picking up the quest [[Quests#Dark Talisman|Dark Talisman]].
{{FishLocations Mutant Bug Lair}}
{{FishLocations Mutant Bug Lair}}


===[[Witch's Swamp]]===
===[[Witch's Swamp]]===
Through the cave behind [[Railroad|the train platform]]. Can only be accessed end-game, after completing the quest [[Quests#Dark Talisman|Dark Talisman]].
{{FishLocations Witch's Swamp}}
{{FishLocations Witch's Swamp}}
===[[Ginger Island]] North===
{{FishLocations IslandN}}
===[[Ginger Island]] South & Southeast===
{{FishLocations IslandSSE}}
===Pirate Cove===
{{FishLocations IslandSECave}}
===[[Ginger Island]] West===
{{FishLocations IslandW}}
==Fish Infograph==
Note that the only difference between the two images is the background.
[[File:Fishing Infograph Night.png|thumb|left|Night background]]
[[File:Fishing Infograph Day.png|thumb|left|Day background]]


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Latest revision as of 19:07, 17 June 2025

For a list of fish and their locations, see Fish.
For information about the Fishing Skill and Mechanics, see Fishing.
For an index to the completed fish collection, see Collections.
See also: Tackle, Bait

This page provides fishing strategy information for Stardew Valley.

Basics of Strategy

The availability of many types of fish can depend on various factors: the location of the fishing spot, the season, the time of day, and the weather. Match the fishing location to current conditions as necessary to get a chance to catch certain type(s) of fish.

Locations

Fishing spots are commonly broken up into ocean, lake, and river types. However, while most fishing spots in a similar body of water will share catches, the map also plays a role. For instance, the river in Cindersap Forest is not the same as the river in Pelican Town. Ponds usually have a smaller selection of fish, if any, compared to larger bodies of water and the selection is usually specific to the map where the pond is found. Note that generally, the less fish there are in a certain location, the more likely it is that trash will be caught.

The Sewers

The Sewers are an easy and productive fishing location, especially to level up the fishing skill or farm treasure. Carp is the least difficult fish to catch in the game and it is the only fish in the sewers (except for a legendary fish). Therefore, almost every cast of the line results in either an immediate item reward or a quick Carp catch.

Bobber Position

In general, it is optimal to cast the bobber as far from land as possible. Longer casting distances are important, but also casting east/west instead of north/south can increase the distance, as can fishing in wide-open water. In addition to affecting the quality of the fish, distance from land also affects the chances of catching certain fish over other ones. While all non-legendary fish can be caught 1 tile from land, a lot of the more difficult and profitable fish have a higher chance to be caught further from land.

Bubbles greatly increase the rate at which fish bite and can also alter the relative chances of each fish type at the location. Careful placement of the bobber on the edge of the bubbles allows the bubble bonus to be used in any of the adjacent tiles, providing some ability to increase the distance from land.

Fishing Skill

Fishing level is important because each increase in the fishing level increases the fishing bar size by 8 pixels. The longer the fishing bar is, the easier it is to catch fish. The fishing bar will continue to increase by this amount even as the player goes beyond level 10 (with buffs). This means the bar can get much bigger than it naturally would be even at fishing level 10. Using a fishing rod with the Master enchant will also increase the fishing bar size by 8 pixels. Each Cork Bobber used will increase the fishing bar size by 24 pixels. Using Deluxe Bait increases the fishing bar size by 12 pixels.

Catching Difficult Fish

This concept of the fishing bar getting bigger is especially useful when trying to catch extremely hard fish such as the Legendary Fish and the Octopus. Reaching Fishing level 10, using an iridium rod with a Cork Bobber and with the Master enchant, and eating food (better prepared with Qi Seasoning) that provides a temporary fishing buff (e.g., Seafoam Pudding) will all help make catching these difficult fish much more manageable.

The Trap Bobber is also a great combination with a large fishing bar, as it significantly reduces the speed at which difficult fish escape. The Blessing Of Waters can also be used to make catching the fish easier, as it decreases the difficulty of legendary fish by 25% and non-legendary fish (except Carp) by 50% and causes the progress bar to decrease 50% slower when the fish isn't being reeled in.

Fishing Zones

The following images show the distances from land based on the location where the bobber lands, color coded as:

Note that these maps are not valid on iOS and Android because of a bug.

The Farm

Standard Farm Riverland Farm
Forest Farm Hill-top Farm
Wilderness Farm Four Corners Farm
Beach Farm Meadowlands Farm

Pelican Town

Cindersap Forest

The Beach

The Mountain

The Desert

The Sewers

The Mines

Secret Woods

Mine floors 20, 60, & 100

Night Market

Mutant Bug Lair

The submarine ride at the Night Market

Witch's Swamp

Island South

Island North

Island West

Island Southeast

Pirate Cove

Caldera

Location Tables

Pelican Town

Time
 Spring 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1
Sunfish Sunny day only
Catfish Rainy day only
Green Algae
Smallmouth Bass
Shad Rainy day only
Bream
 Summer 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1
Rainbow Trout Sunny day only
Sunfish Sunny day only
Green Algae
Pike
Shad Rainy day only
Bream
 Fall 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1
Salmon
Tiger Trout
Catfish Rainy day only
Green Algae
Smallmouth Bass
Shad Rainy day only
Walleye Rainy day only
Bream
 Winter 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1
Tiger Trout
Green Algae
Lingcod
Perch
Pike
Bream

The Beach

Time
 Spring 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1
Sardine
Flounder
Anchovy
Herring
Seaweed
Halibut
Eel Rainy day only
 Summer 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1
Octopus
Tilapia
Red Mullet
Red Snapper Rainy day only
Tuna
Flounder
Seaweed
Halibut
Pufferfish Sunny day only
Super Cucumber
 Fall 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1
Tilapia
Red Snapper Rainy day only
Sardine
Sea Cucumber
Anchovy
Seaweed
Albacore
Eel Rainy day only
Super Cucumber
 Winter 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1
Red Mullet
Sardine
Sea Cucumber
Tuna
Herring
Red Snapper Rainy day only
Seaweed
Albacore
Halibut
Squid

Cindersap Forest

Note that there are three fishing spots in the forest: the pond in the middle, and the river and waterfalls to the south.

Time
 Spring 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1
Sunfish River Sunny day only
Catfish River Rainy day only
Chub River
Green Algae River/Pond
Smallmouth Bass Pond
Shad River Rainy day only
Bream River
Goby Waterfall
 Summer 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1
Dorado River
Rainbow Trout River Sunny day only
Sunfish River Sunny day only
Chub River
Green Algae River/Pond
Pike River/Pond
Shad River Rainy day only
Bream River
Goby Waterfall
 Fall 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1
Salmon River
Tiger Trout River
Catfish River Rainy day only
Chub River
Midnight Carp Pond
Green Algae River/Pond
Smallmouth Bass Pond
Shad River Rainy day only
Walleye River/Pond Rainy day only
Bream River
Salmon River/Waterfall
Goby Waterfall
 Winter 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1
Tiger Trout River
Chub River
Midnight Carp Pond
Green Algae River/Pond
Lingcod River
Perch River/Pond
Pike River/Pond
Bream River
Goby Waterfall

The Mountain

Note that this refers to the lake outside of The Mines.

Time
 Spring 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1
Largemouth Bass
Bullhead
Carp
Chub
Green Algae
 Summer 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1
Largemouth Bass
Rainbow Trout Sunny day only
Sturgeon
Bullhead
Carp
Chub
Green Algae
 Fall 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1
Largemouth Bass
Bullhead
Carp
Chub
Green Algae
Walleye Rainy day only
Midnight Carp
 Winter 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1
Largemouth Bass
Sturgeon
Bullhead
Chub
Green Algae
Lingcod
Perch
Midnight Carp

The Mines

Time
 All 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1
Ghostfish Floors 20, 60
Stonefish Floor 20
Green Algae All
White Algae All
Ice Pip Floor 60
Lava Eel Floor 100

Secret Woods

Time
 All 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1
Carp
Woodskip
Catfish Rainy day only

The Desert

Time
 All 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1
Sandfish
Scorpion Carp
Green Algae

The Sewers

Time
 All 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1
Carp
Green Algae
White Algae

Mutant Bug Lair

Time
 All 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1
Carp
Slimejack
Green Algae
White Algae

Witch's Swamp

Time
 All 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1
Void Salmon
Catfish Rainy day only
Green Algae
White Algae

Ginger Island North

Time
 All 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1
Blue Discus
Midnight Carp
Tilapia

Ginger Island South & Southeast

Time
 All 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1
Flounder
Lionfish
Pufferfish Sunny day only
Super Cucumber
Tuna

Pirate Cove

Time
 All 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1
Flounder
Pufferfish Sunny day only
Stingray
Super Cucumber
Tuna

Ginger Island West

Note that there are two types of water in Ginger Island West: freshwater and ocean. The southern-most plank bridge in the river is the divider between the two. The ocean is to the west and south; the pond and river north of the southern-most plank bridge are freshwater.

Time
 All 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1
Flounder Ocean
Lionfish Ocean
Octopus Ocean
Pufferfish Ocean Sunny day only
Super Cucumber Ocean
Tuna Ocean
Blue Discus Freshwater
Midnight Carp Freshwater
Tilapia Freshwater

Fish Infograph

Note that the only difference between the two images is the background.

Night background
Day background
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