Goby
A small bottom-dwelling fish. Common but not very valuable.
Quick answer
Where to catch Goby in Stardew Valley
Catch Goby at Ginger Island during Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter from Any in any weather. It sells for 10g at normal quality and 20g when smoked.
Ginger Island
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Any, any weather
10g base, 20g iridium
35g Roe -> 70g Aged Roe
Lead Bobber or Trap Bobber
Keep only if needed for bundles, gifts, cooking, or ponds
Is Goby worth keeping?
Keep Goby if it fills a bundle, recipe, gift, Fish Pond, or collection goal.
When to sell or smoke it
Sell or smoke extra Goby when you need gold and do not have a specific use for it.
Fish Pond and Roe
A Goby Fish Pond can produce Roe, but output depends on pond population and daily rolls. Formula value: 35g Roe, then 70g Aged Roe.
Where & When to Find Goby
Location
- Ginger Island
Found in the ocean around Ginger Island. Very common catch.
Time & Conditions
Difficulty & Catching Strategy
Difficulty: 25
Very EasyPerfect for beginners
Sinker Behavior
Tends to drop toward the bottom of the bar. Will occasionally jump up.
Tip: Keep your bar low and be ready for sudden upward jumps.
Expert Tips for Goby
The easiest and least valuable fish on Ginger Island. Good for fishing XP.
Recommended Tackle
Lead Bobber
Bar doesn't bounce
Best for: Sinker behavior fish
Trap Bobber
Slower catch bar drain
Best for: Difficult fish that move a lot
Tackle requires an Iridium Rod. Purchase from Willy's shop at Fishing Level 6.
Sell Prices by Quality
| Quality | Price |
|---|---|
| Normal | 10g |
| Silver | 12g |
| Gold | 15g |
| Iridium | 20g |
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 | 10g | 20g |
| Silver | 12g | 24g |
| Gold | 15g | 30g |
| Iridium | 20g | 40g |
Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.
Uses for Goby
- Fish Pond
- Low value fish
- Easy catch
Did You Know?
Gobies are one of the largest fish families with over 2,000 species worldwide.