Walleye

Walleye

A freshwater fish caught at night. Named for its large, reflective eyes that help it see in low light.

Fall Easy (45)Rainy
Base Price
105g

Quick answer

Where to catch Walleye in Stardew Valley

Catch Walleye at River or Mountain Lake or Forest Pond during Fall from 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM in rainy weather. It sells for 105g at normal quality and 210g when smoked.

Walleye
Where to catch

River or Mountain Lake or Forest Pond

Season

Fall

Time

12:00 PM - 2:00 AM, rainy weather

Sell price

105g base, 210g iridium

Fish pond value

82g Roe -> 164g Aged Roe

Best tackle

Spinner or Barbed Hook

Keep or sell

Keep only if needed for bundles, gifts, cooking, or ponds

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Is Walleye worth keeping?

Keep Walleye if it fills a bundle, recipe, gift, Fish Pond, or collection goal.

When to sell or smoke it

Sell or smoke extra Walleye when you need gold and do not have a specific use for it.

Fish Pond and Roe

A Walleye Fish Pond can produce Roe, but output depends on pond population and daily rolls. Formula value: 82g Roe, then 164g Aged Roe.

Where & When to Find Walleye

Location

  • River
  • Mountain Lake
  • Forest Pond

Found in multiple freshwater locations during rainy fall nights.

Time & Conditions

12:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Rainy weather required

Difficulty & Catching Strategy

Difficulty: 45

Easy

Good for building fishing XP

EasyHardLegend (110)

Smooth Behavior

Gradual, predictable movements. The fish moves steadily in one direction before changing.

Tip: Follow the fish smoothly. Anticipate direction changes and move gradually.

Expert Tips for Walleye

Requires both rain AND fall season, plus afternoon/night time. Check weather reports and plan ahead.

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

Angler: Inactive
QualityPrice
Normal105g
Silver131g
Gold157g
Iridium210g

Smoked Fish Value

Artisan: Inactive

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 QualityFish ValueSmoked Value
Normal105g210g
Silver131g262g
Gold157g314g
Iridium210g420g

Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.

Uses for Walleye

  • Night Fish Bundle
  • Sashimi
  • Fish pond

Did You Know?

Walleye get their name from their unique eyes that appear to 'wall out' due to a reflective layer called the tapetum lucidum.