The picturesque landscape ofStardew Valleyis flowing with beautiful water bodies, including ponds, lakes, rivers, and even the ocean. These waters are packed withvarious species of fish, ready to be caught by skilled fishermen. Fishing is one of the many skills a player must learn upon moving to the countryside.
Players can catch a wide variety of fish while enjoying the peaceful ambiance of the game’s natural surroundings. It can also be a reliable and profitable source of income, especially when playerslevel up their Fishing Skillsand invest in better equipment.
Updated on July 14, 2025, by Ashely Claudino:Fishing might be a relaxing activity in some games, but many fans will beg to differ when it comes to Stardew Valley. With that in mind, this article has been updated and now contains information on how to make fishing easier in Stardew Valley.
How to Fish in Stardew Valley
To fish inStardew Valley, players need a Fishing Rod. Unfortunately, the Fishing Rod is not included in the starter tools set a player receives at the beginning of the game. Thankfully, players won’t have to wait long until they get their hands on a free fishing rod.
During their first year, players will receive a letter fromWillyon Spring 2, initiating the “To the Beach” quest. Willy, the owner of theFish Shop at the beach, invites players to visit him before 5 PM. A cutscene will then ensue, and players will receive theBamboo Pole. Players will also be able to purchase more fishing rods at Willy’s shop, which is open from 9 AM to 5 PM every day except Saturdays, unless it rains.
Once players have a fishing rod, they can fish effectively by following these steps:
Once players successfully reel in a fish, its name and size will be displayed, and it will be added to their inventory.
How to Make Fishing Easier in Stardew Valley
Players can simplify the fishing process inStardew Valleywith one simple trick. While the fishing mini-game is simple once players get the hang of it, it can be hard to master at first, especially if a higher-difficulty fish bites.
To make fishing easier inStardew Valley, players should purchase the Training Rod at Willy’s Fish Shop for 25g. While it only allows fans to catch basic, normal-quality fish with a low-difficult level, it grants them as much XP as any other rod, so it makes it easier to level up, which causes the green rectangle’s size to increase. Here is how theTraining Rodlooks in action:
Eventually, once their Fishing Skill level is high enough, players can change back to the Bamboo Pole, and fans who’d like to invest in fishing canpurchase theFiberglass Rodfor 1,800g at Willy’s shop. It’s possible toattach bait to this rod, making fish bite faster.
