How are item prices calculated in Stardew Valley?

Base prices are taken directly from Stardew Valley 1.6 game files. Quality multipliers apply: Silver = 1.25x, Gold = 1.5x, Iridium = 2x. Profession bonuses like Tiller (+10%) and Artisan (+40%) stack with quality multipliers.

What is the profit difference between Keg and Preserves Jar?

Kegs generally yield higher profits for fruits (wine sells for 3x base price), while Preserves Jars are faster (3 days vs 7 days for wine) and better for vegetables. Use our calculator to compare profits for specific items.

How often is StardewPriceDB updated?

We verify all prices against Stardew Valley 1.6.14 game data after each game update. Check our About page for the last verification date.

Where can I catch Mussel in Stardew Valley?

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

What season is Mussel available?

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

How much does Mussel sell for?

Mussel has a base sell price of 30g. With the Angler profession (+25%), it sells for 37g. Silver quality sells for 37g, Gold for 45g, and Iridium for 60g.

How hard is it to catch Mussel?

Mussel has a difficulty rating of 0, relatively easy to catch. It has Crab Pot behavior. Ocean Crab Pot catch. Common but useful for Fish Stew recipe.

Mussel

A bivalve mollusk that attaches to rocks. Filter feeder found in coastal waters.

Spring Summer Fall Winter Very Easy (0)

Base Price

30g

Where & When to Find Mussel

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 Mussel

Ocean Crab Pot catch. Common but useful for Fish Stew recipe.

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	30g	1.0x
Silver	37g	1.25x
Gold	45g	1.5x
Iridium	60g	2.0x

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Angler's Pro Tip

Strategy Analysis (v1.6)

Best Tackle

Difficulty

Rarity

Uses for Mussel

Fish Stew (cooking)
Fish Pond

Did You Know?

Mussels can filter up to 65 liters of water per day, making them important for water quality.