Red Mullet
A popular fish with a unique reddish color. Prized in Mediterranean cuisine.
Quick answer
Where to catch Red Mullet in Stardew Valley
Catch Red Mullet at Ocean during Summer, Winter from 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM in any weather. It sells for 75g at normal quality and 150g when smoked.
Ocean
Summer, Winter
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM, any weather
75g base, 150g iridium
67g Roe -> 134g Aged Roe
Spinner or Barbed Hook
Keep only if needed for bundles, gifts, cooking, or ponds
Is Red Mullet worth keeping?
Keep Red Mullet if it fills a bundle, recipe, gift, Fish Pond, or collection goal.
When to sell or smoke it
Sell or smoke extra Red Mullet when you need gold and do not have a specific use for it.
Fish Pond and Roe
A Red Mullet Fish Pond can produce Roe, but output depends on pond population and daily rolls. Formula value: 67g Roe, then 134g Aged Roe.
Where & When to Find Red Mullet
Location
- Ocean
Found in the ocean during summer and winter.
Time & Conditions
Difficulty & Catching Strategy
Difficulty: 55
MediumModerate challenge
Smooth Behavior
Gradual, predictable movements. The fish moves steadily in one direction before changing.
Tip: Follow the fish smoothly. Anticipate direction changes and move gradually.
Expert Tips for Red Mullet
Smooth behavior makes this predictable. Good practice for learning fish behavior patterns.
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 | 75g |
| Silver | 93g |
| Gold | 112g |
| Iridium | 150g |
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 | 75g | 150g |
| Silver | 93g | 186g |
| Gold | 112g | 224g |
| Iridium | 150g | 300g |
Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.
Uses for Red Mullet
- Sashimi
- Quality fertilizer
- Fish pond
Did You Know?
Red mullet have been prized since ancient Roman times and were sometimes sold for extraordinary prices.