Where can I catch Lionfish in Stardew Valley?

Lionfish can be caught at Ginger Island. Found in the ocean waters around Ginger Island.

What season is Lionfish available?

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

How much does Lionfish sell for?

Lionfish 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 Lionfish?

Lionfish has a difficulty rating of 50, a moderate challenge. It has Smooth behavior. Ginger Island ocean fish. Relatively easy to catch due to smooth behavior.

Lionfish

A venomous fish with distinctive striped fins. Native to coral reefs.

Spring Summer Fall Winter Medium (50)

Base Price

100g

Where & When to Find Lionfish

Location

Ginger Island

Found in the ocean waters around Ginger Island.

Time & Conditions

Any

Any weather

Difficulty & Catching Strategy

Difficulty: 50

Medium

Moderate challenge

EasyHardLegend (110)

Smooth Behavior

Gradual, predictable movements. The fish moves steadily in one direction before changing.

Tip: Follow the fish smoothly. Anticipate direction changes and move gradually.

Expert Tips for Lionfish

Ginger Island ocean fish. Relatively easy to catch due to smooth behavior.

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

Ginger Island ocean. 50 difficulty smooth behavior. Easy Island catch.

Strategy Analysis (v1.6)

100g, easiest Ginger Island fish. Good for Island fishing XP and collection.

Best TackleAny

DifficultyEasy

RarityLocation-locked

Uses for Lionfish

Ginger Island exclusive
Fish Pond
Sashimi

Did You Know?

Lionfish are invasive in the Atlantic and have no natural predators there.