Clam
A bivalve found buried in beach sand. Must be dug up, not caught.
Quick answer
Where to catch Clam in Stardew Valley
Catch Clam at Beach during Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter from Any in any weather. It sells for 50g at normal quality and 100g when smoked.
Beach
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Any, any weather
50g base, 100g iridium
55g Roe -> 110g Aged Roe
Spinner or Barbed Hook
Keep only if needed for bundles, gifts, cooking, or ponds
Is Clam worth keeping?
Keep Clam if it fills a bundle, recipe, gift, Fish Pond, or collection goal.
When to sell or smoke it
Sell or smoke extra Clam when you need gold and do not have a specific use for it.
Fish Pond and Roe
A Clam Fish Pond can produce Roe, but output depends on pond population and daily rolls. Formula value: 55g Roe, then 110g Aged Roe.
Where & When to Find Clam
Location
- Beach
Found as artifacts on the beach. Dig spots appear randomly.
Time & Conditions
Difficulty & Catching Strategy
Difficulty: 0
Very EasyPerfect for beginners
Foraged Behavior
Expert Tips for Clam
Not caught with rod or Crab Pot—foraged from beach dig spots. Check beach daily for artifact spots.
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 | 50g |
| Silver | 62g |
| Gold | 75g |
| Iridium | 100g |
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 | 50g | 100g |
| Silver | 62g | 124g |
| Gold | 75g | 150g |
| Iridium | 100g | 200g |
Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.
Uses for Clam
- Chowder (cooking)
- Speed-Gro (recycled)
- Pearl (from Fish Pond)
Did You Know?
Some clam species can live for over 500 years, making them among the longest-lived animals.