Lingcod

Lingcod

A fearsome predator with a large mouth. Despite its name, it's not related to true cod.

Winter Hard (85)
Base Price
120g

Quick answer

Where to catch Lingcod in Stardew Valley

Catch Lingcod at River or Mountain Lake during Winter from Any in any weather. It sells for 120g at normal quality and 240g when smoked; difficulty 85 makes tackle preparation important.

Lingcod
Where to catch

River or Mountain Lake

Season

Winter

Time

Any, any weather

Sell price

120g base, 240g iridium

Fish pond value

90g Roe -> 180g Aged Roe

Best tackle

Cork Bobber or Trap Bobber

Keep or sell

Keep only if needed for bundles, gifts, cooking, or ponds

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Is Lingcod worth keeping?

Keep Lingcod if it fills a bundle, recipe, gift, Fish Pond, or collection goal.

When to sell or smoke it

Sell or smoke extra Lingcod when you need gold and do not have a specific use for it.

Fish Pond and Roe

A Lingcod Fish Pond can produce Roe, but output depends on pond population and daily rolls. Formula value: 90g Roe, then 180g Aged Roe.

Where & When to Find Lingcod

Location

  • River
  • Mountain Lake

Found in rivers and mountain lake during winter.

Time & Conditions

Any
Any weather

Difficulty & Catching Strategy

Difficulty: 85

Hard

Challenging catch requiring skill

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 Lingcod

One of the harder regular fish at difficulty 85. Good winter challenge for experienced anglers.

Recommended Tackle

Cork Bobber

Larger fishing bar

Best for: Hard fish like legendaries

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

Angler: Inactive
QualityPrice
Normal120g
Silver150g
Gold180g
Iridium240g

Smoked Fish Value

Artisan: Inactive

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 QualityFish ValueSmoked Value
Normal120g240g
Silver150g300g
Gold180g360g
Iridium240g480g

Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.

Uses for Lingcod

  • High-value winter fish
  • Sashimi
  • Challenging catch

Did You Know?

Lingcod flesh can naturally turn blue or green due to a harmless pigment—it cooks to normal white color.