How to get Catfish in Stardew Valley
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First off, you can only get Catfish in freshwater, meaning the ocean is off-limits. The game notes that Catfish are a rather uncommon catch. Catfish With a difficulty rating 75, this game will give you plenty of competition. I suggest getting in plenty of practice on easier fish before attempting to get a catfish. You can increase your chances by improving your fishing skill and using a higher bait fishing rod.
The Catfish appears at multiple places in the game during specific times. You can primarily find Catfish in the river. This fish can only be found in the river during Fall and Spring, and only when it is raining. You can find it in the Secret Woods throughout the Spring, Summer and Fall seasons, if it is not raining. The Catfish is able to be caught at any time of the day,however, which makes it easy to fit in around other in-game activities.
Catfish can also be caught if you chose the Riverside or Hilltop farming plots, though it still has to be raining. Catfish are also able to be found in garbage cans around Pelican Town. Looking in garbage cans is the only time the Catfish can be acquired in the Winter. Catfish are also available from the Witch’s Swamp later in the game during Fall.
When to catch Catfish
Catfish can be caught any time of day between 6 AM and 12 AM. This sounds easy, right? Unfortunately, there’s a “catch”. Catfish Can only be caught in spring and autumn on rainy days. That is, unless you’re really creative.
The simplest way to find a catfish in Stardew Valley is to head down to the river in Pelican Town or the Cindersap Forest. However, there are several other possible locations to get Catfish too. Some of these locations are more difficult to find. These areas also offer the opportunity to catch catfish in spring, summer, winter, and fall.
How to get Catfish from the Secret Woods:
To get Catfish from the Secret Woods, you will need to first unlock this location. This is a quick guide to help you do it. (You’ll steel axe or stronger to complete this quest.)
Head over to the northwest corner of Cindersap Forest where you’ll find a cumbersome log that needs some chopping.
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Once you break the log, you can access the Secret Woods and catch catfish, among other Stardew Valley fish, all year round.
And Also From Witch’s Swamp:
The Dark Talisman Quest takes a little time and patience but is worth the trouble if you’re also looking to acquire certain void items.
- Talk to Krobus in The Sewers (After you have beaten the game and seen the Railroad Cutscene)
- Go to the Northwest corner of the Sewers and enter the Mutant Bug Lair to collect the Dark Talisman
- Use the Dark Talisman to move the artifact in front of the cave
Now that the cave is open, you’ll need to deal with the witch’s henchman by offering up some void mayonnaise (which you can get after completing the Goblin Problem quest).
As he sips his sludge, you can get the Magic Ink from the Swamp and give it to the Wizard in the tower. He’ll finally give you access to the Swamp.
If you’re willing to put in the work, catfish can also be caught here year-round.
Other Locations To Get Catfish:
You can also catch catfish from the convenience of your own farm by starting a new game and selecting one of the following maps:
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- Hill-top Farm
- Riverland Farm
Purchasing fish ponds from Robin allows catfish to spawn on your farm.
You will need at least three catfish in order to stock your pond. You will need to catch the fish specific items in order to increase the initial population.
- Three fish: 3 Copper Bars, 3 Red Mushrooms, 2 Amethyst, or 2 Topaz
- Five fish: 10 Bat Wings, 5 Mixed Seeds, 2-3 Purple Mushrooms, 2 Earth Crystals, or 2 Earth Crystals
- Seven fish: 3 Iron Bars, 1 Diamond, 1 Mayonnaise, or 1 Pickle
Value and uses
The Catfish isn’t a good gift but it’s a high energy snack. At its low point, it gives you 50 energy and 22 health and at it’s best, 90 energy and 40 health. The Catfish also nets a pretty high profit with a 200G base price. With the Angler skill, the Catfish can be worth an amazing 450G per fish at it’s gold star level. If requested on the help wanted board, the fish will net you 600G and 150 friendship points from the villager you deliver it to. If request by Willy, he will reward you 200G per requested Catfish and let you keep the catch to sell as a bonus.
Wherever you choose to go, we hope that one of these rainy days brings you the good fortune of finding a Catfish.
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