Void Salmon
A salmon twisted by void energy. The fresh meat is jet black, but rapidly turns pink when exposed to air.
Quick answer
Where to catch Void Salmon in Stardew Valley
Catch Void Salmon at Witch's Swamp during Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter from Any in any weather. It sells for 150g at normal quality and 300g when smoked; difficulty 80 makes tackle preparation important.
Witch's Swamp
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Any, any weather
150g base, 300g iridium
105g Roe -> 210g Aged Roe
Cork Bobber or Trap Bobber
Keep only if needed for bundles, gifts, cooking, or ponds
Price decision
Sell, smoke, or use a Fish Pond?
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Sell directly
150g
Normal quality
Smoke once
300g
+150g before Coal and machine time
One pond product
105g Roe → 210g
Aged Roe; not daily profit
Is Void Salmon worth keeping?
Keep Void Salmon if it fills a bundle, recipe, gift, Fish Pond, or collection goal.
When to sell or smoke it
Sell or smoke extra Void Salmon when you need gold and do not have a specific use for it.
Fish Pond and Roe
105g Roe can become 210g Aged Roe. Fish Pond output depends on pond population and random daily production rolls. Formula value: 105g Roe, then 210g Aged Roe.
Fish Pond output depends on pond population and random daily production rolls. The exact max-population output table and first capacity quest are shown below.
Verified 1.6.15 pond rules
Void Salmon Fish Pond output
Final daily chances at population 10; each value already includes the pond's 95% base output check and ordered item rolls.
Any item per day
95%
Maximum population
10
Population growth
Every 4 days
| Possible item | Quantity | Overall daily chance |
|---|---|---|
| Void Egg | 1 | 4.8% |
| Void Essence | 5-10 | 7.2% |
| Roe | 1-3 minimum | 83% |
Where & When to Find Void Salmon
Location
- Witch's Swamp
Caught in the Witch's Swamp during every season at any time and in any weather.
Time & Conditions
Difficulty & Catching Strategy
Difficulty: 80
HardChallenging catch requiring skill
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 Void Salmon
Reach the Witch's Swamp first, then fish at any time. Difficulty 80 makes Cork or Trap Bobbers useful.
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 | 150g |
| Silver | 187g |
| Gold | 225g |
| Iridium | 300g |
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 | 150g | 300g |
| Silver | 187g | 374g |
| Gold | 225g | 450g |
| Iridium | 300g | 600g |
Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.
Uses for Void Salmon
- The Missing Bundle (gold or iridium quality)
- Fish Pond
- Sashimi
Fish Pond Production
Fish Pond
Produces: Void Salmon Roe
Roe Value: 105g → Aged Roe: 210g
Did You Know?
Void Salmon is one of the fish associated with the Witch's Swamp and the 1.4 Missing Bundle.