Stardew Valley is full of ways to pass the time, but fishing is by far one of the most popular. Not only is it a fun break from the usual farming and foraging, but fishing is also a great way to earn some cash and build your farming empire.
However, fishing in Stardew Valley it’s not as simple as you think. From difficult minigames and fishing zones to skill levels and fishing locations, there’s a lot of different content to master. Here is everything you need to know about fishing in the Stardew Valley before heading out on the local waterways.
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How to Fish in Stardew Valley: The Basics
Although actually landing fish can be difficult, the basics of fishing in Stardew Valley are easy to understand. Simply equip a fishing rod from your inventory and head out to any body of water. Once there, press and hold Use the Tool button to display the power meter. This indicates how deep into the water you will cast the line — just release the button to complete the cast.
With your bobber in the water, it’s time to wait for the fish to bite. When he does, you’ll see the bobber shake and an exclamation point will appear above your character. Press the button again Use the Tool button, which begins the process of reeling in your catch.
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This is about fishing Stardew Valley it becomes difficult. In order to succeed in hunting, you must fill the progress bar located on the right side of the screen. To the left of this you’ll see another meter — it has a fish and a small green bar on it. Your goal is to keep the fish within this green bar to slowly fill the progress bar. If the fish slips out of the green bar, the progress bar will decrease.
A simple trick to help you in this mini-game is to never stop tapping Use the Tool button. If you stop pressing the button, it will take significantly longer for your green bar to increase in speed, making it difficult to keep up with the constantly moving fish. You’ll also want to do your best to keep the fish in the center of the rod — this way you can easily recover no matter where the fish moves. With a little practice, you’ll soon become a master of this tricky technique.
Availability of fish in Stardew Valley
Although you can go fishing in almost any body of water, you cannot find all fish in all places. Even the season plays a role in which fish you’ll find in your farm. Here are a few things that affect the type of fish you’re likely to catch:
- Time of year
- Time of day
- Kind of time
- Location of the water body
Stardew Valley Fishing Zones
Stardew Valley uses a unique concept of fishing zones to map all the tiles in every single body of water. The system ranges from zone 0 to zone 5, and the higher the zone, the better the fishing results. If your bobber lands three tiles away from the shore, it’s in zone 3. If it lands four tiles away, it’s in zone 4 — and so on and so forth. Landing in a higher fishing zone will increase the likelihood that your fish will be of better quality. Plus, you’re less likely to catch junk and more likely to find rare fish.
In fact, some fish can only be found in certain zones — be sure to do your research if you’re hoping to catch certain Legendary fish.
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Stardew Valley Fishing Skill
No doubt, fishing is hard to master Stardew Valley. Fortunately, it gets easier as time goes on — and not just because you master the challenging mini-game. Catching fish will earn you experience points, slowly raising the level of your fishing. Improving your level will give you access to better rods, improve the size of the green bar while reeling in fish, and give you the ability to craft useful new gear.
The amount of experience you get per fish depends on its quality and weight. Formula Stardew Valley uses to determine the exact experience gain is a bit complex, but know that you’ll want to shoot for the highest quality, heaviest fish you can catch consistently.
Other tips and tricks
There’s a lot more to fishing than meets the eye — but follow a few of these tips and you’ll be a fishing master in no time:
- Use bait to increase your chances of a fish bite.
- Upgrade to the most powerful staff available for your level as soon as possible.
- Use different types of accessories as soon as you unlock the iridium rod.
- Cast the line as far from the shore as possible.
- Consume food that raises your fishing level.
- Cast your line in the bubbles whenever possible.
- Try to fish in all available spots, as some are more effective than others.
- Enjoy the hunt — with more than 50 fish to discover, there are many secrets hiding beneath the surface. Fishing at different times of the day and at different times of the year is the key to reeling in a variety of fish.
Most of all — be patient. It will take you some time to master the difficult fishing mini game Stardew Valley, but it’s worth the effort. Some of the rarest fish sell for incredible amounts of cash, and once you’ve bought a fishing rod, it’s a cheap way to quickly fill your bank account.
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