Where can I catch Carp in Stardew Valley?

Carp can be caught at Mountain Lake or Secret Woods or Sewers. Found in the mountain lake and other still waters year-round.

What season is Carp available?

Carp is available during Spring and Summer and Fall and Winter from Any. It appears in any weather.

How much does Carp sell for?

Carp has a base sell price of 30g. With the Angler profession (+25%), it sells for 37g. Silver quality sells for 37g, Gold for 45g, and Iridium for 60g.

How hard is it to catch Carp?

Carp has a difficulty rating of 15, relatively easy to catch. It has Mixed behavior. The easiest fish in the game! Perfect for absolute beginners or when you need a guaranteed catch.

Carp

A common pond fish. Hardy and adaptable, carp have spread to waters around the world.

Spring Summer Fall Winter Very Easy (15)

Base Price

30g

Where & When to Find Carp

Location

Mountain Lake
Secret Woods
Sewers

Found in the mountain lake and other still waters year-round.

Time & Conditions

Any

Any weather

Difficulty & Catching Strategy

Difficulty: 15

Very Easy

Perfect for beginners

EasyHardLegend (110)

Mixed Behavior

Unpredictable movement that alternates between different patterns. Requires adaptability.

Tip: Stay centered and react to changes. Don't commit too heavily to one direction.

Expert Tips for Carp

The easiest fish in the game! Perfect for absolute beginners or when you need a guaranteed catch.

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

Angler: Inactive

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

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Angler's Pro Tip

Mountain Lake, Secret Woods, Sewers, any season. 15 difficulty - easiest fish.

Strategy Analysis (v1.6)

30g, trash fish basically. Only catch if you need it for a quest or bundle.

Best TackleAny

DifficultyVery Easy

RarityVery Common

Uses for Carp

Fish pond
Sashimi
Very easy catch

Did You Know?

Carp are one of the most widely introduced fish species globally and can live over 40 years.