Do fish prices change between platforms or versions?

Base prices are consistent. What usually changes is what you personally earn, because quality and professions stack on top.

Do crab pot catches really count as fish for completion?

Yes, if you’re going for the fish collection, crab pot catches are part of it. They are easy to miss if you only use a fishing rod.

Why are seaweed and algae in a fish list?

They appear in the fishing collection and show up through fishing. They are not glamorous, but they matter for completion and quick cash early.

What is the fastest way to make fishing feel profitable?

Quality and consistency beat bouncing between spots. Choose one high-value target you can catch reliably (or a bundle fish you need), then stay put until you land it.

Stardew Valley Fish List: All Fish Types & Quality and Base Sell Prices

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Stardew Valley Fish List: All Fish Types & Quality and Base Sell Prices

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TL;DR

If you just want the numbers, jump to the tables. Every price below is the base sell price (normal quality, no profession bonuses). Silver, gold, and iridium quality, plus Fisher/Angler, will push the value higher.

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How fish prices actually work (quick, practical)

A fish’s listed price is the baseline. Quality boosts it, and Fishing professions boost it again.

stardew valley iridium fish

Normal = base price
Silver ≈ 1.25×
Gold ≈ 1.5×
Iridium = 2×

If you took Fisher (+25%) or Angler (+50%), apply that bonus to whatever quality you end up with.

All fish types and base sell prices

Fishing rod fish (main collection)

all fish stardew valley

Fish	Base price
Pufferfish	200g
Anchovy	30g
Tuna	100g
Sardine	40g
Bream	45g
Largemouth Bass	100g
Smallmouth Bass	50g
Rainbow Trout	65g
Salmon	75g
Walleye	105g
Perch	55g
Carp	30g
Catfish	200g
Pike	100g
Sunfish	30g
Red Mullet	75g
Herring	30g
Eel	85g
Octopus	150g
Red Snapper	50g
Squid	80g
Sea Cucumber	75g
Super Cucumber	250g
Ghostfish	45g
Stonefish	300g
Ice Pip	500g
Lava Eel	700g
Sandfish	75g
Scorpion Carp	150g
Flounder	100g
Midnight Carp	150g
Sturgeon	200g
Tiger Trout	150g
Bullhead	75g
Tilapia	75g
Chub	50g
Dorado	100g
Albacore	75g
Shad	60g
Lingcod	120g
Halibut	80g
Woodskip	75g
Void Salmon	150g
Slimejack	100g
Goby	150g
Crimsonfish (Legendary)	1500g
Angler (Legendary)	900g
Glacierfish (Legendary)	1000g
Mutant Carp (Legendary)	1000g
Legend (Legendary)	5000g
Midnight Squid	100g
Spook Fish	220g
Blobfish	500g
Stingray	180g
Lionfish	100g
Blue Discus	120g

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Crab pot catches (count toward the fish collection)

stardew valley Crab pot catches

Crab pot catch	Base price
Lobster	120g
Crayfish	75g
Crab	100g
Cockle	50g
Mussel	30g
Shrimp	60g
Snail	65g
Periwinkle	20g
Oyster	40g
Clam	50g

Other catchables (these show up in the fish collection too)

These can come up while fishing and are part of the collection list in-game.

stardew valley fishing

Catchable	Base price
Seaweed	20g
Green Algae	15g
White Algae	25g
Sea Jelly	200g
River Jelly	125g
Cave Jelly	180g

A small “use this while playing” checklist

Decide what you care about today: money, a bundle, or completing the collection.

Base price is what you get for a normal-quality fish with no profession bonuses. If you sell silver/gold/iridium fish, the final number goes up fast.

Pick one location, then fish there long enough to see repeats.

When you catch something rare, consider saving it for bundles or quests before selling.

FAQ

Do fish prices change between platforms or versions?

Base prices are consistent. What usually changes is what you personally earn, because quality and professions stack on top.
Do crab pot catches really count as fish for completion?

Yes, if you’re going for the fish collection, crab pot catches are part of it. They are easy to miss if you only use a fishing rod.
Why are seaweed and algae in a fish list?

They appear in the fishing collection and show up through fishing. They are not glamorous, but they matter for completion and quick cash early.
What is the fastest way to make fishing feel profitable?

Quality and consistency beat bouncing between spots. Choose one high-value target you can catch reliably (or a bundle fish you need), then stay put until you land it.

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