Periwinkle
A small edible sea snail. Common in tidal zones around the world.
Quick answer
Where to catch Periwinkle in Stardew Valley
Catch Periwinkle at River or Forest Pond or Mountain Lake during Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter from Any in any weather. It sells for 20g at normal quality and 40g when smoked.
River or Forest Pond or Mountain Lake
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Any, any weather
20g base, 40g iridium
40g Roe -> 80g Aged Roe
Spinner or Barbed Hook
Keep only if needed for bundles, gifts, cooking, or ponds
Is Periwinkle worth keeping?
Keep Periwinkle if it fills a bundle, recipe, gift, Fish Pond, or collection goal.
When to sell or smoke it
Sell or smoke extra Periwinkle when you need gold and do not have a specific use for it.
Fish Pond and Roe
A Periwinkle Fish Pond can produce Roe, but output depends on pond population and daily rolls. Formula value: 40g Roe, then 80g Aged Roe.
Where & When to Find Periwinkle
Location
- River
- Forest Pond
- Mountain Lake
Caught in Crab Pots placed in freshwater.
Time & Conditions
Difficulty & Catching Strategy
Difficulty: 0
Very EasyPerfect for beginners
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
| Quality | Price |
|---|---|
| Normal | 20g |
| Silver | 25g |
| Gold | 30g |
| Iridium | 40g |
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 | 20g | 40g |
| Silver | 25g | 50g |
| Gold | 30g | 60g |
| Iridium | 40g | 80g |
Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.
Uses for Periwinkle
- Fish Pond
- Quality Fertilizer (recycled)
Did You Know?
Despite the name, periwinkles in-game are found in freshwater, unlike real periwinkles.