Fish change with the seasons in Stardew Valley, and there are plenty of unique Summer fish you can catch in the beloved cozy game.
Fishing is not only a relaxing activity in Stardew Valley but is essential to completing the goal of fixing up the Community Center. Due to the specific seasonal fish needed, you’ll need to keep an eye out for Summer catches as well as Spring, Winter, and Fall ones.
If you’re curious about all types of Summer fish you can find in the Valley, we’ve got you covered.
All Summer fish in Stardew Valley
Below you can find a full list of all Summer fish in Stardew Valley, including where to find them, and if any weather conditions must be met for them to spawn.
We’ve also linked any guides about how to catch specific ones that you can find by clicking the links on their names:
| Fish | Location | Weather | Time of day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish | Town River, Forest Rivers, Secret Woods Pond, and the Witch’s Swamp | Raining | 6am-12am |
| Crimsonfish | East Pier on the Beach in Stardew Valley*Must be Fishing Level 5 to catch* | Any | Any |
| Dorado | Town River and Cindersap Forest | Any | 6am-7pm |
| Flounder | Ocean | Any | 6am-8pm |
| Halibut | Ocean | Any | 6am-11am &7pm-2am |
| Octopus | Ocean | Any | 6am-1pm |
| Pike | Town River, Forest Pond, and Cindersap Forest | Any | Any |
| Pufferfish | Ocean | Sunny | 12pm-4pm |
| Rainbow Trout | Town River, Cindersap Forest, and Mountain Lake | Sunny | 6am-7pm |
| Red Mullet | Ocean | Any | 6am-7pm |
| Red Snapper | Ocean | Raining | 6am-7pm |
| Shad | Town River and Cindersap Forest | Raining | 9am-2am |
| Sturgeon | Mountain Lake | Any | 6am-7pm |
| Sunfish | Town River and Cindersap Forest | Sunny or Windy | 6am-7pm |
| Super Cucumber | Ocean | Any | 6pm-2am |
| Tilapia | Ocean | Any | 6am-2pm |
| Tuna | Ocean | Any | 6am-7pm |
You can find custom icons that mark each location for Summer fish in the image below. We’ve also included a key so you know exactly which is which:
Map key
- Purple – Town River
- Yellow – Forest River / Cindersnap Forest
- Red – Secret Wood Pond
- Light Blue – Witch’s Swamp
- Dark Blue – Ocean
- Pink – East Pier on the Beach
- Brown – Mountain Lake
It is worth noting some fish will be harder to catch than others and attaching the right bait to your fishing rod will make reeling in one of the rarer fish much easier.
If you don’t have a high level or the right pole to use bait or tackle yet, don’t worry. You just need to keep fishing to level up. We’ve also got a comprehensive fishing guide you can check out with tips on how to get the perfect catch.
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Best Summer fish location
The best place to fish during Summer will ultimately depend on your preferences and what fish you most want to catch but based on the above information the Ocean has the highest variety in the season.
So if you’re keen to catch as many different kinds of fish as possible, heading to the Ocean in summertime is your best bet.
Best Summer fish to sell
These are the Summer fish that will earn you the most money:
- Lava Eel: 700g – 2,100g.
- Ice Pip: 500g – 1,500g.
- Super Cucumber: 250g – 700g
- Catfish: 200g – 600g.
- Pufferfish: 200g – 600g.
- Stonefish: 300g – 900g.
It’s important to keep in mind that several factors impact the selling price including whether or not you’ve unlocked certain perks and the type of rod you use. However, even at their lowest prices, the fish listed above are the best options to sell.
Earning more Gold
Once you reach fishing Level 5, you’ll gain the Fisher profession which means any fish you sell will earn you 25% more Gold.
When Level 10 is reached, you can select the Angler profession to gain 50% more gold from sales. (Though this doesn’t stack with the initial 25% you’ve already unlocked.) So if you’re keen to get as much money as possible via fishing, we’d advise you keep fishing to level up until you reach both professions and get their perks.
That’s everything we know about Summer fish in Stardew Valley. For more on the game, check out our guides for cheats & item codes, the most profitable crops, the Skull Key, Scarecrow Range, and how to get Iridium Ore.