How much does Anchovy sell for?

Anchovy sells for 30g at normal quality. Higher quality and the Angler profession increase the shipping value.

Anchovy

A small silver fish found in the ocean.

Spring Fall Easy (30)

Base Price

30g

Quick answer

Where to catch Anchovy in Stardew Valley

Catch Anchovy at Ocean during Spring, Fall from Any in any weather. It sells for 30g at normal quality and 60g when smoked.

Where to catch

Ocean

Season

Spring, Fall

Time

Any, any weather

Sell price

30g base, 60g iridium

Fish pond value

45g Roe -> 90g Aged Roe

Best tackle

Trap Bobber or Cork Bobber

Keep or sell

Keep only if needed for bundles, gifts, cooking, or ponds

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Price decision

Sell, smoke, or use a Fish Pond?

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Sell directly

30g

Normal quality

Smoke once

60g

+30g before Coal and machine time

One pond product

45g Roe → 90g

Aged Roe; not daily profit

Is Anchovy worth keeping?

Keep Anchovy if it fills a bundle, recipe, gift, Fish Pond, or collection goal.

When to sell or smoke it

Sell or smoke extra Anchovy when you need gold and do not have a specific use for it.

Fish Pond and Roe

45g Roe can become 90g Aged Roe. Fish Pond output depends on pond population and random daily production rolls. Formula value: 45g Roe, then 90g Aged Roe.

Fish Pond output depends on pond population and random daily production rolls. The exact max-population output table and first capacity quest are shown below.

Verified 1.6.15 pond rules

Anchovy Fish Pond output

Final daily chances at population 10; each value already includes the pond's 95% base output check and ordered item rolls.

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Any item per day

95%

Maximum population

Population growth

Every 1 day

Possible item	Quantity	Overall daily chance
Roe	1 minimum	95%

First capacity quest: at 3 fish, bring one of 1 Frozen Geode; 1-2 Seaweed; 3 Driftwood to unlock capacity 4. Roe quantities are minimums before the repeated 20% extra-Roe roll; a Golden Animal Cracker doubles the final quantity, not these probabilities.

Where & When to Find Anchovy

Location

Ocean

Caught in the Ocean at the Beach or Beach Farm during Spring and Fall.

Time & Conditions

Any

Any weather

Difficulty & Catching Strategy

Difficulty: 30

Easy

Good for building fishing XP

EasyHardLegend (110)

Dart Behavior

Makes sudden, quick movements in random directions. Most unpredictable behavior.

Tip: Stay centered and use small, quick adjustments. Don't overreact to movements.

Expert Tips for Anchovy

Target the Ocean in Spring or Fall. Short casts can improve the chance of hooking Anchovy at higher Fishing levels.

Recommended Tackle

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

Tackle requires an Iridium Rod. Purchase from Willy's shop at Fishing Level 6.

Sell Prices by Quality

Fish bonus: Inactive

Quality	Price	Multiplier
Normal	30g	1.0x
Silver	37g	1.25x
Gold	45g	1.5x
Iridium	60g	2.0x

Smoked Fish Value

Artisan: Inactive

The Fish Smoker uses 1 Coal and doubles the fish sell price while preserving quality. Fisher or Angler changes the fish value first; Artisan then increases the smoked product.

Input Quality	Fish Value	Smoked Value
Normal	30g	60g
Silver	37g	74g
Gold	45g	90g
Iridium	60g	120g

Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.

Uses for Anchovy

Sashimi
Fish Pond
Fishing collection

Fish Pond Production

Fish Pond

Produces: Anchovy Roe

Roe Value: 45g → Aged Roe: 90g

Did You Know?

Anchovy is also a common ingredient in real-world fish sauces and preserved seafood.