Sea Cucumber
A soft, squishy creature that lives on the ocean floor. Despite looking plant-like, it's actually an animal.
Quick answer
Where to catch Sea Cucumber in Stardew Valley
Catch Sea Cucumber at Ocean during Fall, Winter from 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM in any weather. It sells for 75g at normal quality and 150g when smoked.
Ocean
Fall, Winter
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM, any weather
75g base, 150g iridium
67g Roe -> 134g Aged Roe
Lead Bobber or Trap Bobber
Keep for Lucky Lunch; not a major profit fish
Is Sea Cucumber worth keeping?
Keep Sea Cucumber mainly for Lucky Lunch. It is easy enough to catch in Fall or Winter Ocean hours, so you do not need a huge stockpile.
When to sell or smoke it
Sell extras freely. Its 75g base price is modest, and smoking only matters if you already have spare Coal and smoker capacity.
Fish Pond and Roe
Sea Cucumber is a low-value Fish Pond choice. Use a pond only for collection fun or if you want a steady low-stakes Roe source. Formula value: 67g Roe, then 134g Aged Roe.
Where & When to Find Sea Cucumber
Location
- Ocean
Found in the ocean during fall and winter.
Time & Conditions
Difficulty & Catching Strategy
Difficulty: 40
EasyGood for building fishing XP
Sinker Behavior
Tends to drop toward the bottom of the bar. Will occasionally jump up.
Tip: Keep your bar low and be ready for sudden upward jumps.
Expert Tips for Sea Cucumber
Sinker behavior means it tends to drop. Keep your fishing bar low. Easy to catch overall.
Recommended Tackle
Lead Bobber
Bar doesn't bounce
Best for: Sinker behavior fish
Trap Bobber
Slower catch bar drain
Best for: Difficult fish that move a lot
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 Sea Cucumber
- Hated gift for Elliott
- Lucky Lunch ingredient
- Dye
Did You Know?
Sea cucumbers can expel their internal organs as a defense mechanism and regenerate them later!