stardew fish location guide

Stardew Valley Fish Location Guide

By Rachel BrownNovember 29, 2025

Embarking on a fishing adventure in Stardew Valley? With over 100 unique species to catch, it's an exciting yet daunting task. This comprehensive guide will help you locate and catch every fish in the game, ensuring you become the ultimate fishing master. Let's dive in!

Stardew Valley's fishing mechanics are simple yet engaging. You'll need a fishing rod, bait, and patience. Each fish has a specific season, location, and time of day when they're most active. Let's explore the various locations and their fishy inhabitants.

Spring Fish

Spring is the season of renewal, and so is your fishing journey. Start with these easily accessible fish.

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Remember, you can check the Fish Tracker in your journal to keep track of your catches and know which fish you're missing.

River Fish

The river is your first stop. It's teeming with life, and you'll find several fish species here. Use worms or bait to catch them.

an old computer game poster showing all the different types of fish and their names on it

an old computer screen showing the different types of fish

Some notable river fish include the Albacore, Shad, and the Pike. The Legend fish, the Mutant Carp, also resides in the river, but it's much harder to catch.

Lake Fish

The lake is home to more challenging catches. You'll need to upgrade your fishing rod and use better bait to reel in these fish.

Keep an eye out for the Largemouth Bass, Sardine, and the Tiger Trout. The elusive Legend fish, the Demon Fish, also lurks in the lake's depths.

the river fish map is shown in this image

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Summer Fish

Summer brings warmer waters and new fish species. Head to the ocean and the mountain lake for these catches.

Ocean Fish

The ocean is vast and full of surprises. You'll need a Rusty Key to unlock the ocean's secrets and catch these fish.

Some ocean dwellers include the Anchovy, Crayfish, and the Pufferfish. The Legend fish, the Goblin, can also be found here.

an image of a poster with different types of fish in it's colors and sizes

the poster for stardew valley is shown with different types of fish in it

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Mountain Lake Fish

The mountain lake is hidden and requires a Map to find. It's home to some of the rarest fish in the game.

Catches here include the Catfish, Eel, and the Salmon. The Legend fish, the Legend, can only be caught here.

Fall Fish

Fall brings cooler waters and a new set of fish. Head back to the river and the lake for these catches.

River Fish

The river changes in the fall, with new fish moving in. You'll need to use bait to catch these.

Some fall river fish include the Carp, Crimsonfish, and the Shrimp. The Legend fish, the Ghost Fish, can also be found here.

Lake Fish

The lake also changes in the fall, with new fish arriving. You'll need to use better bait to catch these.

Fall lake fish include the Cavefish, Crayfish, and the Lobster. The Legend fish, the Frog, can also be caught here.

There you have it! With this guide, you're well on your way to catching every fish in Stardew Valley. Happy fishing, and remember, patience is key. Until next time, keep your line in the water!