Where can I catch Periwinkle in Stardew Valley?

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

What season is Periwinkle available?

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

How much does Periwinkle sell for?

Periwinkle has a base sell price of 20g. With the Angler profession (+25%), it sells for 25g. Silver quality sells for 25g, Gold for 30g, and Iridium for 40g.

How hard is it to catch Periwinkle?

Periwinkle has a difficulty rating of 0, relatively easy to catch. It has Crab Pot behavior. Lowest value Crab Pot catch. Consider recycling for Quality Fertilizer with Recycling Machine.

Periwinkle

A small edible sea snail. Common in tidal zones around the world.

Spring Summer Fall Winter Very Easy (0)

Base Price

20g

Where & When to Find Periwinkle

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 Periwinkle

Lowest value Crab Pot catch. Consider recycling for Quality Fertilizer with Recycling Machine.

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	20g	1.0x
Silver	25g	1.25x
Gold	30g	1.5x
Iridium	40g	2.0x

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Angler's Pro Tip

Freshwater Crab Pot. 20g - lowest value. Recycle for Quality Fertilizer.

Strategy Analysis (v1.6)

20g is trash-tier. Use Recycling Machine for Quality Fertilizer instead of selling.

Best TackleCrab Pot

DifficultyNone

RarityCommon

Uses for Periwinkle

Fish Pond
Quality Fertilizer (recycled)

Did You Know?

Despite the name, periwinkles in-game are found in freshwater, unlike real periwinkles.