Bream
A freshwater fish found in rivers. Popular with casual anglers for its abundance.
Quick answer
Where to catch Bream in Stardew Valley
Catch Bream at River during Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter from 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM in any weather. It sells for 45g at normal quality and 90g when smoked.
River
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
6:00 PM - 2:00 AM, any weather
45g base, 90g iridium
52g Roe -> 104g Aged Roe
Spinner or Barbed Hook
Keep only if needed for bundles, gifts, cooking, or ponds
Is Bream worth keeping?
Keep Bream if it fills a bundle, recipe, gift, Fish Pond, or collection goal.
When to sell or smoke it
Sell or smoke extra Bream when you need gold and do not have a specific use for it.
Fish Pond and Roe
A Bream Fish Pond can produce Roe, but output depends on pond population and daily rolls. Formula value: 52g Roe, then 104g Aged Roe.
Where & When to Find Bream
Location
- River
Found in rivers year-round, especially active in evening hours.
Time & Conditions
Difficulty & Catching Strategy
Difficulty: 35
EasyGood for building fishing XP
Smooth Behavior
Gradual, predictable movements. The fish moves steadily in one direction before changing.
Tip: Follow the fish smoothly. Anticipate direction changes and move gradually.
Expert Tips for Bream
Active in the evening. A good fish to target when starting night fishing.
Recommended Tackle
Spinner
Faster bite rate
Best for: Farming XP quickly
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 | 45g |
| Silver | 56g |
| Gold | 67g |
| Iridium | 90g |
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 | 45g | 90g |
| Silver | 56g | 112g |
| Gold | 67g | 134g |
| Iridium | 90g | 180g |
Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.
Uses for Bream
- River Fish Bundle
- Sashimi
- Easy catch
Did You Know?
The term 'bream' is used for many different species of fish in different parts of the world.