Pike

Pike

A predatory freshwater fish with sharp teeth. An apex predator of the freshwater ecosystem.

Summer Winter Medium (60)
Base Price
100g

Quick answer

Where to catch Pike in Stardew Valley

Catch Pike at River or Forest Pond during Summer, Winter from Any in any weather. It sells for 100g at normal quality and 200g when smoked.

Pike
Where to catch

River or Forest Pond

Season

Summer, Winter

Time

Any, any weather

Sell price

100g base, 200g iridium

Fish pond value

80g Roe -> 160g Aged Roe

Best tackle

Trap Bobber or Cork Bobber

Keep or sell

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

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Is Pike worth keeping?

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

When to sell or smoke it

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

Fish Pond and Roe

A Pike Fish Pond can produce Roe, but output depends on pond population and daily rolls. Formula value: 80g Roe, then 160g Aged Roe.

Where & When to Find Pike

Location

  • River
  • Forest Pond

Found in rivers and forest pond during summer and winter.

Time & Conditions

Any
Any weather

Difficulty & Catching Strategy

Difficulty: 60

Medium

Moderate challenge

EasyHardLegend (110)

Dart Behavior

Makes sudden, quick movements in random directions. Most unpredictable behavior.

Tip: Stay centered and use small, quick adjustments. Don't overreact to movements.

Expert Tips for Pike

Available year-round with a gap in spring and fall. Darting behavior requires quick reflexes.

Recommended Tackle

Trap Bobber

Slower catch bar drain

Best for: Difficult fish that move a lot

Cork Bobber

Larger fishing bar

Best for: Hard fish like legendaries

Tackle requires an Iridium Rod. Purchase from Willy's shop at Fishing Level 6.

Sell Prices by Quality

Angler: Inactive
QualityPrice
Normal100g
Silver125g
Gold150g
Iridium200g

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
Normal100g200g
Silver125g250g
Gold150g300g
Iridium200g400g

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

Uses for Pike

  • Sashimi
  • Fish pond
  • Moderate challenge

Did You Know?

Pike are ambush predators that can strike at prey with incredible speed, earning them the nickname 'freshwater barracuda.'