Top 10 Most Profitable Fish in Stardew Valley
There are lots of activities that you can try while enjoying your stay in Stardew Valley. These are farming, fishing, fighting, mining, and foraging. Some people, however, feel forced to participate in these activities especially if they do not enjoy the process that much. But to tell you, participating in these activities while enjoying it can actually give you a higher advantage in the game. Especially in fishing—some say that it is just luck—you can easily earn money by catching the most profitable fish in Stardew Valley.
It is true that having access to all types of fish in the game is good as they can give you various benefits by providing you with a wide variety of resources. But if you think about it, not all types of fish stay essential in the long run. That being said, we made a guide to help you understand what types of fish in Stardew Valley are worth keeping.
Important note: This guide talks about the most profitable fish in general. You can check the most profitable fish in ponds here.
Legend
Ever heard of the king of all fish? It is none other than the Legend fish. The obvious fact is that it is a one-of-a-kind type of fish by just hearing its name as it is one of the five legendary fish.
This type of fish can only be caught in the Mountain Lake on rainy days during the spring season. However, there are some special requirements that you have to meet in order to have this kind of fish. While fishing, you should:
- have already reached the fishing skill level of 10
- land the bobber five tiles away from any land in any direction
- land the bobber in bubbles if it is one tile away from any land
In terms of its selling price, the Legend fish really competes well with everyone. Its base prices from normal to iridium quality are as follows: 5,000 gold, 6,250 gold, 7,500 gold, and 10,000 gold.
With the Fisher profession, the price can increase by 25% and reach the following prices: 6,250 gold, 7,812 gold, 9,775 gold, and 12,500 gold. Meanwhile, the Angler profession can give a 50% increase to their base selling prices and turn them into expensive costs: 7,500 gold, 9,375 gold, 11,250 gold, and 15,000 gold.
Crimsonfish
Crimsofish is another candidate from the five legendary fish. It can be found at any time at The Beach during the summer season.
Just like any other legendary fish, it also has some special requirements before being able to acquire it.
- The player must reach at least level 5 in the Fishing Skill.
- The player must position himself at the far east land of the Beach by repairing the bridge.
- By throwing the line, the bobber must land at least four tiles away from any land.
By selling this fish, you gain a profit of 1,500 gold, 1,875 gold, 2,250 gold, or 3,000 gold from the normal to iridium quality respectively. But as you choose specific professions, you can still increase these selling prices.
The Fisher profession adds 25% of the base price which makes them a lot more expensive. From normal to iridium quality, the value becomes 1,875 gold, 2,343 gold, 2,812 gold, and 3,750 gold. If that’s not hefty enough, the Angler profession can add another half of the base prices. With that, you can sell this for either 2,250 gold, 2,812 gold, 3,375 fold, or 4,500 gold.
Glacierfish
Another fish type coming up from the legendary fish, the Glacierfish. This type of fish can only be found during the winter season in the Cindersap Forest. This fish requires the players to:
- reach at least level 6 of their fishing skill.
- stand exactly at the southernmost tip of Arrowhead Island.
- land the bobber at least four tiles away from the land.
A Glacierfish can also be sold at a good price of 1,000 gold, 1,250 gold, 1,500 gold, and 2,000 gold. With the Fisher profession, these prices gain a 25% markup price and become 1,250 gold, 1,562 gold, 1,875 gold, and 2,500 gold respectively to quality. However, the Angler profession can still step up these values by 50%—1,500 gold, 1,875 gold, 2,250 gold, and 3,000 gold.
Angler
Another legendary fish type made it to the list, and this time, it is the Angler fish. This specific type of fish can be caught during the fall season in the Pelican Town River. The legendary fish can be caught once the following requirements are met:
- Players must reach at least level 3 of the fishing skill.
- Players should stand at the northernmost end of the river.
This fish can also give the player a good amount of gold when sold. The normal quality can be sold for 900 gold, the silver quality can be sold for 1,125 gold, the gold quality for 1,350 gold, and the iridium quality is for 1,800 gold.
As per the Fisher profession, these base prices can turn into the following prices: 1,125 gold, 1,406 gold, 1,687 gold, and 2,250 gold. On the other hand, the Angler profession can turn these prices into more expensive ones: 1,350 gold, 1,687 gold, 2,025 gold, and 2,700 gold.
Lava Eel
By exploring the floor of the Mines, you can actually find these extremophiles in the game such as the Lava Eel. This type of fish can be found at the Volcano Caldera which is located on the 100th floor of The Mines. As expected from it, the lava eel is the only one that spawns in the lava. However, catching one for yourself is still not an easy task. You can increase the chance of catching one by equipping the Curiosity Lure.
Upon catching one, you can sell it for a different price depending on the quality. The normal is sold for 700 gold, silver for 875 gold, gold for 1,050 gold, while iridium is for 1,400 gold.
If the player had chosen the Fisher profession, they could still increase to 875 gold, 1,093 gold, 1,312 gold, and 1,7750 gold. On the other hand, the Angler profession increases them by 50% and turns them to 1,050 gold, 1,312 gold, 1,55 gold, and 2,100 gold.
Additionally, you can make use of the lava eel to produce Roe and sell it for 380 gold. If you want to go for a more grand, turn the Roe into an Aged Roe and sell it for 760 gold. But with the Artisan profession, an Aged Roe can be sold for 1,064 gold.
Blobfish
It may be weird to look at it at first, but as you know it more, you will realize how advantageous it is for you. A blobfish is a type of fish that you can find in the Submarine during the Night Market between 5:00 PM to 2:00 AM.
Upon fishing in the submarine, there is a 10% chance of catching a blobfish. But upon using a Curiosity Lure, you can increase the chance by another 10%.
When you finally catch one, you can sell it for 500 gold, 625 gold, 750 gold, and 1,000 gold. But with the Fisher profession, you can change their costs to 625 gold, 781 gold, 937 gold, and 1,250 gold. Meanwhile, the Angler profession can increase its base price by 50%. By then, it will cost 750 gold, 937 gold, 1,125 gold, and 1,500 gold depending on the quality.
Other than selling the blobfish itself, the blobfish can be used to make roe that costs 280 gold. When it is an aged roe, it will cost 560 gold, or 784 gold with the Artisan profession.
Ice Pip
Ice Pip is the counterpart of Lava Eel as extremophiles as it can dwell in the oldest areas of the map. This rare fish can be found on the 60th floor of The Mines in any season. Similar to the previous ones, using the Curiosity Lure can increase the chance of catching this fish.
This rare fish can be sold for 500 gold, 625 gold, 750 gold, and 1,000 gold. With the Fisher profession, it will be good for 625 gold, 781 gold, 937 gold, and 1,250 gold. On the other hand, the Angler profession makes it more expensive for 750 gold, 937 gold, 1,125 gold, and 1,500 gold as it increases its quality.
This, too, can be used to make a roe that can be sold for 280 gold. When it is aged, the roe can be sold for 560 gold, and 784 if the player has the Artisan profession.
Stonefish
It is hilariously true that a stonefish really looks like a stone. But despite its uncommon appearance, this fish is actually a good source of income. To find one of these, you can go to the 20th floor of The Mines on any season.
This weird-looking fish costs 300 gold, 375 gold, 450 gold, and 600 gold depending on its quality. With a Fisher profession, it can be sold for 375 gold, 468 gold, 562 gold, and 750 gold. But with the Angler profession, it will be sold for 450 gold, 562 gold, 675 gold, and 900 gold.
Unlike other types of fish, this cannot be consumed unless it is cooked. But you can choose to maximize its use by producing a roe out of it. The base selling price of its roe is 180 gold. Make more money out of it by aging it and increasing its value up to 360 gold. But in the Artisan profession, you can sell it for 504 gold.
Super Cucumber
Super Cucumber is a rare type of fish. Despite this, you can try different locations in pursuit of catching it. You can go to The Beach or Beach Farm on summer and fall evenings, or on the Ginger Island, and Pirate Cove during any season. Surprisingly, there is also a chance of it spawning in a Garbage Can during the summer and fall seasons.
By having a Super Cucumber, you can sell it for 250 gold, 312 gold, 375 gold, or 500 gold depending on the quality. With the Fisher profession, it will be sold for 312 gold, 390 gold, 468 gold, and 625 gold. The Angler profession makes it good for 375 gold, 468 gold, 562 gold, and 750 gold.
When this fish is turned into roe, it can give you 155 gold upon selling it. If it is an aged roe, it will cost 310 gold, and 434 gold with the Artisan profession.
Tuna
Tuna is a large and common fish encountered in the waters of The Beach during summers and winters. Additionally, it also spawns on Ginger Island and Pirate Cove in any season.
This type of fish costs 100 gold, 125 gold, 150 gold, and 200 gold depending on its quality. With the Fisher quality, it will be a little more expensive and sold for 125 gold, 156 gold, 187 gold, and 250 gold. On the other hand, the Angler profession grants a more expensive increase to 150 gold, 187 gold, 225 gold, and 300 gold.
When it is used to make a roe, it can be sold for 80 gold—a little cheap but aging it will double its cost. With the Artisan profession, you can still sell it for 224 gold.
