Woodskip

Woodskip

A forest fish with a distinctive mottled pattern. Perfectly camouflaged among underwater debris.

Spring Summer Fall Winter Medium (50)
Base Price
75g

Quick answer

Where to catch Woodskip in Stardew Valley

Catch Woodskip at Secret Woods during Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter from Any in any weather. It sells for 75g at normal quality and 150g when smoked.

Woodskip
Where to catch

Secret Woods

Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Time

Any, any weather

Sell price

75g base, 150g iridium

Fish pond value

67g Roe -> 134g 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 Woodskip worth keeping?

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

When to sell or smoke it

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

Fish Pond and Roe

A Woodskip Fish Pond can produce Roe, but output depends on pond population and daily rolls. Formula value: 67g Roe, then 134g Aged Roe.

Where & When to Find Woodskip

Location

  • Secret Woods

Found only in the Secret Woods pond.

Time & Conditions

Any
Any weather

Difficulty & Catching Strategy

Difficulty: 50

Medium

Moderate challenge

EasyHardLegend (110)

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 Woodskip

The Secret Woods requires a steel axe to access. Once unlocked, this fish is available year-round.

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
Normal75g
Silver93g
Gold112g
Iridium150g

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
Normal75g150g
Silver93g186g
Gold112g224g
Iridium150g300g

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

Uses for Woodskip

  • Secret Woods exclusive
  • Sashimi
  • Unique catch

Did You Know?

The Woodskip is unique to the secret woods environment, making it a special catch for collectors.