Rainbow Trout
A colorful freshwater fish with a distinctive pink stripe. Named for its beautiful iridescent coloring.
Quick answer
Where to catch Rainbow Trout in Stardew Valley
Catch Rainbow Trout at River or Mountain Lake during Summer from 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM in sunny weather. It sells for 65g at normal quality and 130g when smoked.
River or Mountain Lake
Summer
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM, sunny weather
65g base, 130g iridium
62g Roe -> 124g Aged Roe
Spinner or Barbed Hook
Keep only if needed for bundles, gifts, cooking, or ponds
Is Rainbow Trout worth keeping?
Keep Rainbow Trout if it fills a bundle, recipe, gift, Fish Pond, or collection goal.
When to sell or smoke it
Sell or smoke extra Rainbow Trout when you need gold and do not have a specific use for it.
Fish Pond and Roe
A Rainbow Trout Fish Pond can produce Roe, but output depends on pond population and daily rolls. Formula value: 62g Roe, then 124g Aged Roe.
Where & When to Find Rainbow Trout
Location
- River
- Mountain Lake
Found in rivers and the mountain lake during summer. Only appears on sunny days.
Time & Conditions
Difficulty & Catching Strategy
Difficulty: 45
EasyGood for building fishing XP
Mixed Behavior
Unpredictable movement that alternates between different patterns. Requires adaptability.
Tip: Stay centered and react to changes. Don't commit too heavily to one direction.
Expert Tips for Rainbow Trout
Requires sunny weather, so plan your fishing trips accordingly. A good mid-tier catch.
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 | 65g |
| Silver | 81g |
| Gold | 97g |
| Iridium | 130g |
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 | 65g | 130g |
| Silver | 81g | 162g |
| Gold | 97g | 194g |
| Iridium | 130g | 260g |
Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.
Uses for Rainbow Trout
- Trout Soup ingredient
- Sashimi
- Quality fertilizer
Did You Know?
Rainbow trout are native to cold-water tributaries of the Pacific Ocean in North America and Asia.