Where can I catch Crab in Stardew Valley?

Crab can be caught at Ocean. Caught in Crab Pots placed in ocean water.

What season is Crab available?

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

How much does Crab sell for?

Crab has a base sell price of 100g. With the Angler profession (+25%), it sells for 125g. Silver quality sells for 125g, Gold for 150g, and Iridium for 200g.

How hard is it to catch Crab?

Crab has a difficulty rating of 0, relatively easy to catch. It has Crab Pot behavior. Requires Crab Pots, not fishing rod. Mariner profession removes junk. Luremaster makes bait unnecessary.

Crab

A popular crustacean with a hard shell. Moves sideways and has large pincers for defense.

Spring Summer Fall Winter Very Easy (0)

Base Price

100g

Where & When to Find Crab

Location

Ocean

Caught in Crab Pots placed in ocean water.

Time & Conditions

Any

Any weather

Difficulty & Catching Strategy

Difficulty: 0

Very Easy

Perfect for beginners

EasyHardLegend (110)

Crab Pot Behavior

Expert Tips for Crab

Requires Crab Pots, not fishing rod. Mariner profession removes junk. Luremaster makes bait unnecessary.

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	100g	1.0x
Silver	125g	1.25x
Gold	150g	1.5x
Iridium	200g	2.0x

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Angler's Pro Tip

Ocean Crab Pot. No fishing skill required. Mariner profession removes junk catches.

Strategy Analysis (v1.6)

100g. Passive income via Crab Pots. Luremaster = no bait needed. Good for Crab Cakes recipe.

Best TackleCrab Pot

DifficultyNone

RarityCommon

Uses for Crab

Crab Cakes (cooking)
Fish Pond
Crab Bisque

Did You Know?

Crabs are decapods with 10 legs, though we typically only see 8 as two are modified into claws.