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Stardew Valley Fishing Profit Guide
Compare these selected fish by normal-quality sale value, location and season. Use catch counts from your own fishing sessions when planning income.
Profession note: Fisher gives +25% fish value, while the Angler path gives +50% total fish value and is strongest on high-ticket catches. Prices round down for each fish. A normal Eel is 85g, 106g with Fisher or 127g with Angler.
Selected high-value fish and profession prices
| Rank | Fish | Location | Season / Window | Base Value | Fisher (+25%) | Angler (+50%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legend | Mountain Lake | Spring (Rain) | 5,000g | 6,250g | 7,500g |
| 2 | Crimsonfish | East Beach Pier | Summer | 1,500g | 1,875g | 2,250g |
| 3 | Mutant Carp | Sewers | Any | 1,000g | 1,250g | 1,500g |
| 4 | Glacierfish | Cindersap Forest River | Winter | 1,000g | 1,250g | 1,500g |
| 5 | Angler | North of JojaMart | Fall | 900g | 1,125g | 1,350g |
| 6 | Lava Eel | Mines Floor 100 / Volcano Caldera | Any | 700g | 875g | 1,050g |
| 7 | Pufferfish | Ocean | Summer (Sunny, 12:00-16:00) | 200g | 250g | 300g |
| 8 | Catfish | River / Secret Woods / Witch's Swamp | Rain, Spring/Fall; also Summer in Secret Woods and Witch's Swamp | 200g | 250g | 300g |
| 9 | Scorpion Carp | Desert | Any | 150g | 187g | 225g |
| 10 | Eel | Ocean | Spring/Fall (Rain, 4pm–2am) | 85g | 106g | 127g |
Fish availability assumes ordinary bait and conditions. The table summarizes selected locations and windows; Legendary fish also require their specific fishing level and casting position. Ginger Island can offer additional year-round ocean catches, including Pufferfish. The original five legendary fish have limited catches, so budget repeatable fishing separately. Check the fish list and the Eel price reference.
Compare fishing vs farming income
Record sold fish minus bait and tackle costs for your fishing session. Then compare that amount and the time spent with the crop revenue and seed costs shown by the crop calculator.