If you have an iridium rod (the only rod you can use bait and tackle), I recommend you to use a Trap Bobber.

However don't forget that you can only catch basic fish with this rod. This rod's bar is bigger (its bar size is normally achieved on fishing level 5) so you can catch more fish and level up more quickly.

If you find fishing REALLY difficult in the early game you can buy a Training Rod from Willy for 25g.

It will be easier later when your fishing level is increased. So don't worry if you have a hard time catching the fish that move like crazy.

As the fishing level increases, the size of the green bar in the mini-game also increases.

Four Corners Farms have 50% Cindersap Forest fish and 50% trash in the southwest corner, and the other three corners only have trash.I have some advice (mostly for new players) before I finish:.

Wilderness Farms will have 35% Mountain fish, 65% trash.

Hilltop Farms will have 50% Cindersap Forest fish, 50% trash.

Forest Farms have a 5% chance to catch Woodskips, 45% chance to catch Cindersap Forest fish, and 50% chance to catch trash.

Riverland Farms offer Pelican Town fish 70% of the time, and Cindersap Forest fish 30% of the time.

However, the type of fish available borrows from the existing biomes. Seasons and weather does not influence which fishes are available.ĭepending on the type of farm you chose, you may be able to fish there. Secret Woods Fish (Found in Cindersap Forest)ĭespite being part of the Secret Woods Cindersap Forest, the Secret Woods has its own fishing cycle.įishing in the Mines depends on what level you're on, so works a little differently to the rest of the game. Below you can find tables of every fish available in every fishable area. There are a lot of fish in Stardew Valley, with some exclusive to certain areas, and some found across multiple. You can craft it by using 1 Copper Bar, 20 Sap, and 5 Solar Essence Increases the quality of the fish you catchįinish the 'Juicy Bugs Wanted!' special order. You'll have a higher chance of catching rare fishĬan only be obtained by breaking boxes and barrels in the Quarry Mine, Skull Cavern, or the Volcano Dungeon. You can craft it by using 1 Copper Bar, 1 Iron Bar, and 1 Gold Bar, or buy it for 1000g The fishing bar clings to the fish, making it automatically go up or down Craft it using 2 Iron Bars or 1 Cloth or buy it for 1000gĬauses fish to escape slower when you aren't reeling them inĬraft it using 1 Copper Bar and 10 Sap or buy it for 500gĬraft it using 10 Wood, 5 Hardwood, and 10 Slime or buy it for 750gĪdds weight to your fishing bar to prevent it from bouncing along the bottom You can craft it using 2 Iron Bars or buy it for 500g Slightly increases the bite rate when fishing Below you'll find all the different types of Tackle available in Stardew Valley. Keep in mind that this item has a durability bar, so they'll eventually wear down. You can attach a Tackle to the Iridium Rod to make the fishing mini-game easier. You can buy it for 5 Qi Gems or craft it by using 1 Radioactive Ore and 3 Bug Meat. This allows you to catch fish from any season, time, or weather and from any type of water You'll have to craft it using 10 fiber, 5 Slime, and 5 Bug Meat Unlocked after reaching a four heart relationship with Linus. Gives you a chance to catch two fish at once Buy it for 1000g or craft it using 1 Iron Bar. Increases the chance of finding treasures when fishing Buy it for 5g or craft it using 1 Bug Meat. Below you'll find all the different types of bait available in the game. This item can only be attached to a Fiberglass Rod or an Iridium Rod. With the Iridium Rod, you'll be able to use both bait and Tackle.īait can be bought or crafted with Bug Meat and it's used to decrease the time a fish takes to bite.

Iridium Rod - Available from Willy's shop after reaching Fishing level 6.

Fiberglass Rod - Can be bought after reaching Fishing level 2 from Willy for 1800G.Training Rod - Only catches common fish and can be bought from Willy for 25g.

Bamboo Pole - Gifted to you on day 2 if you visit Willy south of town.Below, you'll find all the fishing items available in Stardew Valley. You'll get them either by crafting, buying them at Willy's shop or by increasing your fish skill level.

Many fishing items will aid you while fishing. Fish you catch can be used for a variety of things, but starting out, it's best to return to Willy and sell them for money. Now that you have the fishing rod, you can fish at any large body of water. Speaking with him will unlock the fishing ability, as he gives you your first rod, the Bamboo Pole. Head to the pier and you will find Willy. You'll have a letter in your mailbox that tells you to visit a man south of town. On Day 2, you will be able to unlock fishing. The Mines Fish (Found in the Mountains).Secret Woods Fish (Found in Cindersap Forest).

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