Stardew Valley Fishing Guide

Complete Database • 67 Fish • Updated for 1.6

67 catchable fish across 10 locations. Includes spawn times, seasons, weather conditions, and difficulty ratings. 10 legendary fish with exact catch requirements. All data verified for Stardew Valley 1.6.

67 Fish Species
10 Legendary Fish
10 Fishing Locations

Legendary Fish

5 unique fish, one-time catches, specific locations & conditions required

All Fish

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Pufferfish

Pufferfish

200gHard
Ocean
Summer
12:00 PM - 4:00 PMSunny
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Sturgeon

Sturgeon

200gHard
Mountain Lake
SummerWinter
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Lava Eel

Lava Eel

700gExtreme
Mines (Floor 100), Volcano Caldera
SpringSummerFallWinter
Any
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Legend

Legend

5000gExtreme
Mountain Lake
Spring
6:00 AM - 8:00 PMRainy
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Mutant Carp

Mutant Carp

1000gHard
Sewers
SpringSummerFallWinter
Any
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Crimsonfish

Crimsonfish

1500gExtreme
Ocean (East Beach)
Summer
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Angler

Angler

900gHard
Town River (North of JojaMart)
Fall
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Glacierfish

Glacierfish

1000gExtreme
Cindersap Forest (South Tip)
Winter
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Catfish

Catfish

200gHard
River, Secret Woods, Witch's Swamp
SpringSummerFall
6:00 AM - 12:00 AMRainy
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Octopus

Octopus

150gExtreme
Ocean
Summer
6:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Super Cucumber

Super Cucumber

250gHard
Ocean, Ginger Island
SummerFall
6:00 PM - 2:00 AM
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Salmon

Salmon

75gMedium
River
Fall
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Tuna

Tuna

100gHard
Ocean, Ginger Island
SummerWinter
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Largemouth Bass

Largemouth Bass

100gMedium
Mountain Lake
SpringSummerFallWinter
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Bass

50gVery Easy
River, Forest Pond
SpringFall
Any
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Rainbow Trout

Rainbow Trout

65gEasy
River, Mountain Lake
Summer
6:00 AM - 7:00 PMSunny
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Tiger Trout

Tiger Trout

150gMedium
River
FallWinter
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Walleye

Walleye

105gEasy
River, Mountain Lake, Forest Pond
Fall
12:00 PM - 2:00 AMRainy
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Perch

Perch

55gEasy
River, Mountain Lake, Forest Pond
Winter
Any
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Pike

Pike

100gMedium
River, Forest Pond
SummerWinter
Any
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Sardine

Sardine

40gEasy
Ocean
SpringFallWinter
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Red Snapper

Red Snapper

50gEasy
Ocean
SummerFall
6:00 AM - 7:00 PMRainy
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Red Mullet

Red Mullet

75gMedium
Ocean
SummerWinter
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Sea Cucumber

Sea Cucumber

75gEasy
Ocean
FallWinter
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Eel

Eel

85gHard
Ocean
SpringFall
4:00 PM - 2:00 AMRainy
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Carp

Carp

30gVery Easy
Mountain Lake, Secret Woods, Sewers
SpringSummerFallWinter
Any
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Bullhead

Bullhead

75gEasy
Mountain Lake
SpringSummerFallWinter
Any
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Bream

Bream

45gEasy
River
SpringSummerFallWinter
6:00 PM - 2:00 AM
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Sunfish

Sunfish

30gEasy
River
SpringSummer
6:00 AM - 7:00 PMSunny
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Shad

Shad

60gEasy
River
SpringSummerFall
9:00 AM - 2:00 AMRainy
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Halibut

Halibut

80gMedium
Ocean
SpringSummerWinter
6:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM
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Lingcod

Lingcod

120gHard
River, Mountain Lake
Winter
Any
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Squid

Squid

80gHard
Ocean
Winter
6:00 PM - 2:00 AM
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Tilapia

Tilapia

75gMedium
Ocean
SummerFall
6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Dorado

Dorado

100gHard
Forest Pond
Summer
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Albacore

Albacore

75gMedium
Ocean
FallWinter
6:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM
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Woodskip

Woodskip

75gMedium
Secret Woods
SpringSummerFallWinter
Any
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Ghostfish

Ghostfish

45gMedium
Mines (Floor 20, 60)
SpringSummerFallWinter
Any
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Stonefish

Stonefish

300gMedium
Mines (Floor 20)
SpringSummerFallWinter
Any
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Ice Pip

Ice Pip

500gHard
Mines (Floor 60)
SpringSummerFallWinter
Any
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Scorpion Carp

Scorpion Carp

150gExtreme
Desert
SpringSummerFallWinter
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Sandfish

Sandfish

75gMedium
Desert
SpringSummerFallWinter
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Midnight Carp

Midnight Carp

150gMedium
Mountain Lake, Ginger Island
FallWinter
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM
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Spook Fish

Spook Fish

220gMedium
Night Market
Winter
5:00 PM - 2:00 AM
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Blobfish

Blobfish

500gHard
Night Market
Winter
5:00 PM - 2:00 AM
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Midnight Squid

Midnight Squid

100gMedium
Night Market
Winter
5:00 PM - 2:00 AM
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Crab

Crab

100gVery Easy
Ocean
SpringSummerFallWinter
Any
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Lobster

Lobster

120gVery Easy
Ocean
SpringSummerFallWinter
Any
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Shrimp

Shrimp

60gVery Easy
Ocean
SpringSummerFallWinter
Any
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Crayfish

Crayfish

75gVery Easy
River, Forest Pond, Mountain Lake
SpringSummerFallWinter
Any
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Snail

Snail

65gVery Easy
River, Forest Pond, Mountain Lake
SpringSummerFallWinter
Any
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Periwinkle

Periwinkle

20gVery Easy
River, Forest Pond, Mountain Lake
SpringSummerFallWinter
Any
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Mussel

Mussel

30gVery Easy
Ocean
SpringSummerFallWinter
Any
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Oyster

Oyster

40gVery Easy
Ocean
SpringSummerFallWinter
Any
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Cockle

Cockle

50gVery Easy
Ocean
SpringSummerFallWinter
Any
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Clam

Clam

50gVery Easy
Beach
SpringSummerFallWinter
Any
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Coral

Coral

80gVery Easy
Beach, Ginger Island
Summer
Any
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Sea Urchin

Sea Urchin

160gVery Easy
Beach, Ginger Island
Summer
Any
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Stingray

Stingray

180gHard
Ginger Island
SpringSummerFallWinter
6:00 AM - 2:00 AM
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Lionfish

Lionfish

100gMedium
Ginger Island
SpringSummerFallWinter
Any
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Blue Discus

Blue Discus

120gMedium
Ginger Island
SpringSummerFallWinter
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Son of Crimsonfish

Son of Crimsonfish

1500gExtreme
Ocean
Summer
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Ms. Angler

Ms. Angler

900gExtreme
River
Fall
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Legend II

Legend II

5000gExtreme
Mountain Lake
Spring
6:00 AM - 8:00 PMRainy
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Glacierfish Jr.

Glacierfish Jr.

1000gExtreme
Forest River
Winter
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Radioactive Carp

Radioactive Carp

1000gExtreme
Sewers
SpringSummerFallWinter
Any
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Goby

Goby

10gVery Easy
Ginger Island
SpringSummerFallWinter
Any
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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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