The same process applies to the Crab Pot.īelow you'll find all the types of baits available in Stardew Valley. To attach bait to these rods, you have to open your inventory, click on the bait, and then left-click on the rod. Once you purchase a Fiberglass Rod or an Iridium one, you can start using bait when fishing by attaching the bait to the rod. Things like the type of fish you're catching, using bait or a tackle, your fishing skill, or the rod you're using will affect the fishing mini-game. Keep in mind that certain factors can make fishing easier. To catch a fish, all you have to do is maintain the small fish icon inside the green rectangle until the progress bar is filled. This one consist of a movable green rectangle that you control by repeatedly pressing the Use Tool button. Wait for a little until you hear a distinct sound and an exclamation point appears above your character this means a fish has bitten.

A meter will appear, which you can use to decide how far you want the line to go.

Remember that different fish will spawn in different locations.

Use the tool button to cast the rod near the water.

Once there, you'll have to follow the steps below. Once you have a rod, equip it and head to the nearest body of water to start fishing. Once you get there, a cut scene will start, and he'll give you a Bamboo Pole.Īs you increase your fishing level, you'll be able to purchase better rods from Willy's shop. Instead, Willy will send you a letter on the second day of Spring asking you to see him at the beach. But, unlike other tools like the hoe or the watering can, you won't start the game with a fishing rod. To fish in Stardew Valley, you'll need a fishing rod.

For fishing, the options are Fisher or Trapper. Once you get to level 5 of fishing, you'll get to decide your character's profession. There are ten levels in total reaching each level grants you a +1 in Fishing Rod Proficiency as well as some items.

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