How To Catch Catfish In Stardew Valley

There are lots of different types of fish in Stardew Valley, and the Catfish is one of the ones you'll need to catch in order to complete the River Fish Bundle in the Community Center. The Catfish can be sold for a small profit depending on its quality, too, so there are quite a few benefits to catching more of this sea creature.

If you're trying to get your first Catfish, don't fret; they aren't particularly challenging fish to catch as long as you know what to do and where to go. Let's go over how to catch catfish in Stardew Valley, from where to find them, to when is the best time to catch them.

How To Catch Catfish In Stardew Valley

To catch a Catfish in Stardew Valley, you'll need to wait until it rains during either spring or fall. Next, go to the Rivers and Secret Woods pond; you'll need to be there between 6am and midnight for the Catfish to be there.

Next, you'll just need to fish as normal and hope that you'll get a Catfish on your line! It may take a few tries, but this is the only time and place where you can catch one of these fish for yourself.

If you have no luck catching a Catfish or you just don't want to go through the trouble of fishing for one, you can buy one from the Traveling Cart or find one in Garbage Cans if you're really lucky. Overall, though, Catfish really isn't that hard to catch, so if you head out during the right time you should be able to get one on your hook.

What To Do With Catfish In Stardew Valley

Once you have your Catfish, you can either sell it, cook it, or use it to help you complete your River Fish Bundle. Catfish sell for different prices depending on their quality. Here's a look at how much you'll get for selling each type of Catfish:

And that's how you catch a Catfish in Stardew Valley. While these little fish can be extremely useful to you - both providing you with a profit and allowing you to complete bundles - it isn't particularly hard one to catch, so you should be able to stock up on them if you try. Good luck!