Blobfish
A deep-sea fish known for its gelatinous appearance. Looks quite different at surface pressure.
Quick answer
Where to catch Blobfish in Stardew Valley
Catch Blobfish at Night Market during Winter from 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM in any weather. It sells for 500g at normal quality and 1000g when smoked; difficulty 75 makes tackle preparation important.
Night Market
Winter
5:00 PM - 2:00 AM, any weather
500g base, 1000g iridium
280g Roe -> 560g Aged Roe
Trap Bobber or Barbed Hook
Sell extras; keep one for collection or Fish Pond use
Is Blobfish worth keeping?
Keep Blobfish if it fills a bundle, recipe, gift, Fish Pond, or collection goal.
When to sell or smoke it
Sell or smoke extra Blobfish when you need gold and do not have a specific use for it.
Fish Pond and Roe
A Blobfish Fish Pond can produce Roe, but output depends on pond population and daily rolls. Formula value: 280g Roe, then 560g Aged Roe.
Where & When to Find Blobfish
Location
- Night Market
Only available during the Winter Night Market submarine fishing (Winter 15-17).
Time & Conditions
Difficulty & Catching Strategy
Difficulty: 75
HardChallenging catch requiring skill
Floater Behavior
Tends to rise toward the top of the bar. Will occasionally drop down.
Tip: Keep your bar high and be ready for sudden drops.
Expert Tips for Blobfish
Hardest Night Market fish. Worth 500g base, making it valuable even at normal quality.
Recommended Tackle
Trap Bobber
Slower catch bar drain
Best for: Difficult fish that move a lot
Barbed Hook
Clinging to fish
Best for: Smooth/mixed behavior fish
Tackle requires an Iridium Rod. Purchase from Willy's shop at Fishing Level 6.
Sell Prices by Quality
| Quality | Price |
|---|---|
| Normal | 500g |
| Silver | 625g |
| Gold | 750g |
| Iridium | 1000g |
Smoked Fish Value
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 | 500g | 1,000g |
| Silver | 625g | 1,250g |
| Gold | 750g | 1,500g |
| Iridium | 1,000g | 2,000g |
Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.
Uses for Blobfish
- Night Market exclusive
- High value fish
- Fish Pond
Did You Know?
Real blobfish only look blobby at surface pressure. In their deep-sea habitat, they look like normal fish!