Red Snapper
A popular reef-dwelling fish. Known for its distinctive reddish-pink color and excellent eating quality.
Quick answer
Where to catch Red Snapper in Stardew Valley
Catch Red Snapper at Ocean during Summer, Fall from 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM in rainy weather. It sells for 50g at normal quality and 100g when smoked.
Ocean
Summer, Fall
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM, rainy weather
50g base, 100g iridium
55g Roe -> 110g Aged Roe
Spinner or Barbed Hook
Keep only if needed for bundles, gifts, cooking, or ponds
Is Red Snapper worth keeping?
Keep Red Snapper if it fills a bundle, recipe, gift, Fish Pond, or collection goal.
When to sell or smoke it
Sell or smoke extra Red Snapper when you need gold and do not have a specific use for it.
Fish Pond and Roe
A Red Snapper Fish Pond can produce Roe, but output depends on pond population and daily rolls. Formula value: 55g Roe, then 110g Aged Roe.
Where & When to Find Red Snapper
Location
- Ocean
Found in the ocean during rainy summer and fall days.
Time & Conditions
Difficulty & Catching Strategy
Difficulty: 40
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 Red Snapper
Requires rainy weather. Check the weather channel and head to the beach when rain is forecast.
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 | 50g |
| Silver | 62g |
| Gold | 75g |
| Iridium | 100g |
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 | 50g | 100g |
| Silver | 62g | 124g |
| Gold | 75g | 150g |
| Iridium | 100g | 200g |
Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.
Uses for Red Snapper
- Ocean Fish Bundle
- Sashimi
- Quality fertilizer
Did You Know?
Red snapper can live for over 50 years and are one of the most popular fish for recreational and commercial fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.