Sunfish
A small, colorful fish found in rivers. Named for its bright, sun-like coloration.
Quick answer
Where to catch Sunfish in Stardew Valley
Catch Sunfish at River during Spring, Summer from 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM in sunny weather. It sells for 30g at normal quality and 60g when smoked.
River
Spring, Summer
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM, sunny weather
30g base, 60g iridium
45g Roe -> 90g Aged Roe
Spinner or Barbed Hook
Keep only if needed for bundles, gifts, cooking, or ponds
Is Sunfish worth keeping?
Keep Sunfish if it fills a bundle, recipe, gift, Fish Pond, or collection goal.
When to sell or smoke it
Sell or smoke extra Sunfish when you need gold and do not have a specific use for it.
Fish Pond and Roe
A Sunfish Fish Pond can produce Roe, but output depends on pond population and daily rolls. Formula value: 45g Roe, then 90g Aged Roe.
Where & When to Find Sunfish
Location
- River
Found in rivers during spring and summer sunny days.
Time & Conditions
Difficulty & Catching Strategy
Difficulty: 30
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 Sunfish
Only appears on sunny days. Very easy to catch—great for building early fishing experience.
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 | 30g |
| Silver | 37g |
| Gold | 45g |
| Iridium | 60g |
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 | 30g | 60g |
| Silver | 37g | 74g |
| Gold | 45g | 90g |
| Iridium | 60g | 120g |
Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.
Uses for Sunfish
- Sashimi
- Fish pond
- Easy catch
Did You Know?
Sunfish are part of the same family as bass and can create elaborate circular nests in shallow water.