Spook Fish
A fish with large, reflective eyes adapted for deep water. Found only during the Night Market.
Quick answer
Where to catch Spook Fish in Stardew Valley
Catch Spook Fish at Night Market during Winter from 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM in any weather. It sells for 220g at normal quality and 440g when smoked.
Night Market
Winter
5:00 PM - 2:00 AM, any weather
220g base, 440g iridium
140g Roe -> 280g Aged Roe
Trap Bobber or Cork Bobber
Keep only if needed for bundles, gifts, cooking, or ponds
Is Spook Fish worth keeping?
Keep Spook Fish if it fills a bundle, recipe, gift, Fish Pond, or collection goal.
When to sell or smoke it
Sell or smoke extra Spook Fish when you need gold and do not have a specific use for it.
Fish Pond and Roe
A Spook Fish Fish Pond can produce Roe, but output depends on pond population and daily rolls. Formula value: 140g Roe, then 280g Aged Roe.
Where & When to Find Spook Fish
Location
- Night Market
Only available during the Winter Night Market submarine fishing (Winter 15-17).
Time & Conditions
Difficulty & Catching Strategy
Difficulty: 60
MediumModerate challenge
Dart Behavior
Makes sudden, quick movements in random directions. Most unpredictable behavior.
Tip: Stay centered and use small, quick adjustments. Don't overreact to movements.
Expert Tips for Spook Fish
Only catchable during the Night Market event (Winter 15-17). The submarine fishing has no tackle equipped.
Recommended Tackle
Trap Bobber
Slower catch bar drain
Best for: Difficult fish that move a lot
Cork Bobber
Larger fishing bar
Best for: Hard fish like legendaries
Tackle requires an Iridium Rod. Purchase from Willy's shop at Fishing Level 6.
Sell Prices by Quality
| Quality | Price |
|---|---|
| Normal | 220g |
| Silver | 275g |
| Gold | 330g |
| Iridium | 440g |
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 | 220g | 440g |
| Silver | 275g | 550g |
| Gold | 330g | 660g |
| Iridium | 440g | 880g |
Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.
Uses for Spook Fish
- Night Market exclusive
- Fish Pond
Did You Know?
Based on the real barreleye fish, which has transparent head and tubular eyes.