Where can I catch Crayfish in Stardew Valley?

Crayfish can be caught at River or Forest Pond or Mountain Lake. Caught in Crab Pots placed in freshwater.

What season is Crayfish available?

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

How much does Crayfish sell for?

Crayfish has a base sell price of 75g. With the Angler profession (+25%), it sells for 93g. Silver quality sells for 93g, Gold for 112g, and Iridium for 150g.

How hard is it to catch Crayfish?

Crayfish has a difficulty rating of 0, relatively easy to catch. It has Crab Pot behavior. Freshwater Crab Pot catch. Place pots in rivers, ponds, or the mountain lake.

Crayfish

A freshwater relative of the lobster. Also known as crawfish or crawdads.

Spring Summer Fall Winter Very Easy (0)

Base Price

75g

Where & When to Find Crayfish

Location

River
Forest Pond
Mountain Lake

Caught in Crab Pots placed in freshwater.

Time & Conditions

Any

Any weather

Difficulty & Catching Strategy

Difficulty: 0

Very Easy

Perfect for beginners

EasyHardLegend (110)

Crab Pot Behavior

Expert Tips for Crayfish

Freshwater Crab Pot catch. Place pots in rivers, ponds, or the mountain lake.

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	75g	1.0x
Silver	93g	1.25x
Gold	112g	1.5x
Iridium	150g	2.0x

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Angler's Pro Tip

Freshwater Crab Pot (river, pond, lake). 75g - best freshwater Crab Pot value.

Strategy Analysis (v1.6)

75g, freshwater equivalent of Lobster. Place pots in Mountain Lake for easy collection.

Best TackleCrab Pot

DifficultyNone

RarityCommon

Uses for Crayfish

Fish Pond
Sashimi
Freshwater shellfish

Did You Know?

Crayfish are considered an invasive species in many parts of the world.