Stardew Valley Fishing Guide

Complete Database • 42 Fish • Updated for 1.6

Master the art of fishing in Stardew Valley with our comprehensive guide. Find every fish location, learn optimal seasons and times, understand difficulty ratings, and discover pro tips to catch even the legendary fish. Whether you're a beginner building skill or a veteran chasing the Legend, this guide has everything you need.

42 Fish Species

5 Legendary Fish

10 Fishing Locations

Legendary Fish

The five ultimate catches every angler dreams of

Legend

The king of all fish! They say he's been alive for eons. This mythical creature represents the ultimate fishing achievement.

Difficulty: 110• Lvl 10+

Mutant Carp

The strange waters of the sewers have turned this carp into a monster. Its glowing eyes hint at unnatural mutations.

SpringSummerFallWinter

Crimsonfish

Lives deep in the ocean but likes to come up to the surface. Its brilliant red scales shimmer in the sunlight.

Difficulty: 95• Lvl 5+

Angler

Uses a luminescent dangler to attract prey. This prehistoric-looking fish is a master of deep-sea hunting.

Difficulty: 85• Lvl 3+

Glacierfish

Builds its nest on the underside of glaciers. Adapted to survive in freezing temperatures that would kill most fish.

Difficulty: 100• Lvl 6+

All Fish

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Pufferfish

12:00 PM - 4:00 PMSunny

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Sturgeon

6:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Lava Eel

Mines (Floor 100), Volcano Caldera

SpringSummerFallWinter

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Legend

6:00 AM - 8:00 PMRainy

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Mutant Carp

SpringSummerFallWinter

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Crimsonfish

Ocean (East Beach)

6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Angler

Town River (North of JojaMart)

6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Glacierfish

Cindersap Forest (South Tip)

6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Catfish

River, Secret Woods, Witch's Swamp

SpringSummerFall

6:00 AM - 12:00 AMRainy

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Octopus

6:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Super Cucumber

Ocean, Ginger Island

6:00 PM - 2:00 AM

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Salmon

6:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Tuna

Ocean, Ginger Island

6:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Largemouth Bass

SpringSummerFallWinter

6:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Smallmouth Bass

River, Forest Pond

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Rainbow Trout

River, Mountain Lake

6:00 AM - 7:00 PMSunny

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Tiger Trout

6:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Walleye

River, Mountain Lake, Forest Pond

12:00 PM - 2:00 AMRainy

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Perch

River, Mountain Lake, Forest Pond

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Pike

River, Forest Pond

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Sardine

SpringFallWinter

6:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Red Snapper

6:00 AM - 7:00 PMRainy

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Red Mullet

6:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Sea Cucumber

6:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Eel

4:00 PM - 2:00 AMRainy

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Carp

Mountain Lake, Secret Woods, Sewers

SpringSummerFallWinter

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Bullhead

SpringSummerFallWinter

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Bream

SpringSummerFallWinter

6:00 PM - 2:00 AM

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Sunfish

6:00 AM - 7:00 PMSunny

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Shad

SpringSummerFall

9:00 AM - 2:00 AMRainy

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Halibut

SpringSummerWinter

6:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM

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Lingcod

River, Mountain Lake

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Squid

6:00 PM - 2:00 AM

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Tilapia

6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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Dorado

6:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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Albacore

6:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM

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Woodskip

SpringSummerFallWinter

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Ghostfish

Mines (Floor 20, 60)

SpringSummerFallWinter

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Stonefish

Mines (Floor 20)

SpringSummerFallWinter

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Ice Pip

Mines (Floor 60)

SpringSummerFallWinter

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Scorpion Carp

SpringSummerFallWinter

6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Sandfish

SpringSummerFallWinter

6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

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Tackle Guide - Choose the Right Tool

Tackle attaches to Iridium Rods and changes how the fishing minigame works

Spinner

Faster bite rate

Best for: Farming XP quickly

Trap Bobber

Slower catch bar drain

Best for: Difficult fish that move a lot

Cork Bobber

Larger fishing bar

Best for: Hard fish like legendaries

Lead Bobber

Bar doesn't bounce

Best for: Sinker behavior fish

Treasure Hunter

Better treasure odds

Best for: Artifact hunting

Barbed Hook

Clinging to fish

Best for: Smooth/mixed behavior fish

Dressed Spinner

Even faster bites

Best for: Speed fishing

Magnet

More treasure, fewer fish

Best for: Treasure farming

Curiosity Lure

Attracts rarer fish

Best for: Finding rare catches

Quality Bobber

Improves fish quality

Best for: Maximizing profits

Seasonal Fishing Strategies

spring

Focus on Legend if you reach Fishing 10. Rainy days unlock Catfish and Eel.

summer

Many fish available. Target Pufferfish (sunny) and Crimsonfish legendary.

fall

Salmon runs. Angler legendary available. Walleye needs rain + night.

winter

Glacierfish legendary. Squid and Lingcod available. Night fishing for specialty fish.

Pro Fishing Tips

Higher fishing skill increases your fishing bar size
Cast further from shore for better fish quality and rarer catches
Eating food with fishing buffs can temporarily boost your skill
Tackle can significantly change how the minigame plays
Perfect catches (fish never leaves bar) give double XP

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