Sea Urchin
A spiny creature found in tidal pools. Actually a relative of starfish.
Quick answer
Where to catch Sea Urchin in Stardew Valley
Catch Sea Urchin at Beach or Ginger Island during Summer from Any in any weather. It sells for 160g at normal quality and 320g when smoked.
Beach or Ginger Island
Summer
Any, any weather
160g base, 320g iridium
110g Roe -> 220g Aged Roe
Spinner or Barbed Hook
Keep only if needed for bundles, gifts, cooking, or ponds
Is Sea Urchin worth keeping?
Keep Sea Urchin if it fills a bundle, recipe, gift, Fish Pond, or collection goal.
When to sell or smoke it
Sell or smoke extra Sea Urchin when you need gold and do not have a specific use for it.
Fish Pond and Roe
A Sea Urchin Fish Pond can produce Roe, but output depends on pond population and daily rolls. Formula value: 110g Roe, then 220g Aged Roe.
Where & When to Find Sea Urchin
Location
- Beach
- Ginger Island
Found on the beach and Ginger Island during summer, year-round on island.
Time & Conditions
Difficulty & Catching Strategy
Difficulty: 0
Very EasyPerfect for beginners
Foraged Behavior
Expert Tips for Sea Urchin
Summer beach forage or year-round on Ginger Island. Relatively high value for a foraged item.
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 | 160g |
| Silver | 200g |
| Gold | 240g |
| Iridium | 320g |
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 | 160g | 320g |
| Silver | 200g | 400g |
| Gold | 240g | 480g |
| Iridium | 320g | 640g |
Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.
Uses for Sea Urchin
- Fish Tank bundle
- Sashimi
- High value forage
Did You Know?
Sea urchin roe (uni) is considered a delicacy in Japanese cuisine.