Sturgeon Fishing in Stardew Valley: Tips & Locations

Sturgeon Stardew Valley

Sturgeon is one of those (70!) fish that feels simple on paper and stubborn in practice. You need it for the Lake Fish Bundle, and it is also the key ingredient for Fish Pond caviar farming later on. The good news is that the rules are clear: right location, right season, and the daytime window.

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This detailed guide will explain when and where to find a Sturgeon and how much it sells for.

TL;DR

Location: Mountain Lake (north of Pelican Town, near the Mines and Robin’s house).
Seasons: Summer and Winter.
Time: 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Bonus: Chances are a bit better on rainy summer days.

Where to find and catch a Sturgeon

You can catch Sturgeon in the Mountain Lake, the lake by the Mines and the Carpenter’s Shop. This is the same lake you will likely visit early for mining runs, so it fits naturally into a normal day.

If you are hunting it for the Community Center, plan your day around the time window and bring enough bait so you do not waste daylight re-casting slowly.

You can also occasionally purchase a Sturgeon: it’s available at Krobus’ shop on Wednesdays for 200g or at the Traveling Cart, where prices range from 600 to 1,000g.

Best time to catch a Sturgeon

Sturgeon shows up in:

• Summer
• Winter

It is active from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Weather is not a hard requirement, but rainy summer days slightly improve your odds. In winter, rain is uncommon unless you force it, so do not worry about it.

Quick tips to increase your catch rate

If you are standing in the right place and time and still getting mostly carp, these small tweaks help:

- Cast farther from shore when possible. If you can, aim for a deeper part of the lake instead of hugging the bank.
- Use a better rod as soon as you can. Fiberglass or Iridium makes the process less painful.
- Bait speeds up bites. Tackle can make the fight easier if you struggle with this fish’s movement.

Other ways to get a Sturgeon

Fishing is the main route, but you can occasionally buy one:

• Krobus can sell a Sturgeon on Wednesdays for 200g.
•  The Traveling Cart can sell it for 600 to 1,000g.

These are not reliable, but they are great if you missed the season and just want to finish a bundle.

Sturgeon Sell Prices

Sturgeon has a base sell price of 200g, with higher prices depending on quality and professions.

In addition to selling it, you can place a Sturgeon in a Fish Pond. Once in the pond, it will start producing Sturgeon Roe, which can be processed into a luxury item. Use a Preserve Jar to turn it into Caviar, which has a base selling price of 500g.

Fish Pond use: Sturgeon Roe and Caviar

If you put a Sturgeon into a Fish Pond, it will produce Sturgeon Roe over time. Roe is nice, but the real goal is processing it into Caviar using a Preserves Jar. Caviar has a base selling price of 500g, so one pond can turn into a quiet, steady income source once it is running.

How to build a Fish Pond

To build a Fish Pond, buy it from Robin. The cost is:
- 5,000g
- 200 Stone
- 5 Seaweed
- 5 Green Algae

It takes a 5 by 5 space on your farm and Robin finishes it in two days.

What Sturgeons ask for in the pond

As the pond population grows, Sturgeon will request items to increase capacity. The usual requests are:

- Diamond (early on)
- At higher populations: Jelly, Maple Syrup, Pickled Vegetables, Omni Geodes, and a Nautilus Shell

Once you complete the requests, the pond can grow up to 10 fish like other ponds.

FAQ

Where can you catch Sturgeon in Stardew Valley?

You can catch Sturgeon in the Mountain Lake (the lake near the Mines/Robin’s house).

What Do Sturgeons Need in the Pond?

Initially, your first Sturgeon will ask for a diamond. Four days later, another Sturgeon will appear. When the pond reaches three Sturgeons, they will request one jar of any jelly, two bottles of maple syrup, or one jar of any pickled vegetables. At five Sturgeons, they will ask for three Omni Geodes. Finally, when the population reaches seven, they will request a Nautilus Shell.

What season can you catch Sturgeon?

Sturgeon are available in Summer and Winter.

Does Sturgeon require a specific time of day?

Yes, Sturgeon can be caught from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Does weather matter for catching Sturgeon?

No. You can catch Sturgeon in any weather, as long as it’s the right season and time.

What is Sturgeon used for?

Sturgeon can be used in recipes and bundles, but the biggest reason to keep one is to put it in a Fish Pond to produce Sturgeon Roe, which can be turned into Caviar.

How do I increase my chances of catching Sturgeon?

Level up Fishing, use a better rod, and consider bait and tackle (like a trap bobber) to make tough fish easier to reel in.

Additional Customization Options

If you have multiple ponds with different fish species, you can label them to avoid confusion. Additionally, the "change appearance" option in the fish pond menu allows you to customize the pond’s decorations, making it unique.

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