Son of Crimsonfish★
The offspring of the legendary Crimsonfish. A new legendary challenge added in 1.5.
Quick answer
Where to catch Son of Crimsonfish in Stardew Valley
Catch Son of Crimsonfish at Ocean during Summer from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM in any weather. It sells for 1500g at normal quality and 3000g when smoked; difficulty 100 makes tackle preparation important.
Ocean
Summer
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM, any weather
1500g base, 3000g iridium
780g Roe -> 1560g Aged Roe
Cork Bobber or Trap Bobber
Sell extras; keep one for collection or Fish Pond use
Is Son of Crimsonfish worth keeping?
Keep Son of Crimsonfish if it fills a bundle, recipe, gift, Fish Pond, or collection goal.
When to sell or smoke it
Sell or smoke extra Son of Crimsonfish when you need gold and do not have a specific use for it.
Fish Pond and Roe
A Son of Crimsonfish Fish Pond can produce Roe, but output depends on pond population and daily rolls. Formula value: 780g Roe, then 1560g Aged Roe.
Where & When to Find Son of Crimsonfish
Location
- Ocean
Found in the ocean during summer after catching the original Crimsonfish. Requires Qi's Extended Family quest.
Time & Conditions
Difficulty & Catching Strategy
Difficulty: 100
ExtremeOne of the hardest fish in the game
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 Son of Crimsonfish
Part of Qi's Extended Family quest. Must catch original Crimsonfish first. Similar difficulty to parent.
Recommended Tackle
Cork Bobber
Larger fishing bar
Best for: Hard fish like legendaries
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 | 1500g |
| Silver | 1875g |
| Gold | 2250g |
| Iridium | 3000g |
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 | 1,500g | 3,000g |
| Silver | 1,875g | 3,750g |
| Gold | 2,250g | 4,500g |
| Iridium | 3,000g | 6,000g |
Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.
Uses for Son of Crimsonfish
- Legendary II fish
- Qi's Extended Family quest
- Trophy fish
Did You Know?
Added in the 1.5 update as part of the Legendary Fish II collection.