Summary
With the release of Update 1.6,Stardew Valleyhas once again seen an increase in the number of fan-made player guides, including an incredibly helpful fishing chart.Stardew Valleyhas broken player count recordswith the content additions and gameplay changes of Update 1.6, and many fans are taking the opportunity to help new and returning players with useful community tools.
First released in 2016,Stardew Valleyis a life-sim game with farming, fishing, mining, foraging, and crafting gameplay. The indie title has been praised by fans for its wholesome storytelling, lovable characters, and seasonal calendar. Fans frequently share tips and tricks to help make the game easier, including online guides for common tasks like fishing.

Stardew Valleyplayer Mocretion developed and shared an interaction fishing guide that shows players the primary season and location for catching the various species of fish in and around Pelican Town.Fishing inStardew Valleyis one way for players to earn in-game currency and make improvements to their farm, with the game’s seasonal cycles providing unique opportunities to catch a variety of fish in Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter. However, some players have found it difficult to memorize all the times and locations for catching specific fish, so Mocretion created an interactive online guide to make fishing inStardew Valleyeasier.
The chart is divided by season and has options to highlight key fish by fishing location or weather. FellowStardew Valleyfans praised the fishing chart, noting how it can streamline the process of finishing Community Center bundles or even help maximize fishing opportunities on rainy days.
Fishing In Stardew Valley Update 1.6
Update 1.6 has been the biggest patch to date forStardew Valley, with a number of major content additions, bug fixes, and gameplay adjustments. The newfish smoker inStardew Valleyhas provided players an easy way to greatly increase the value of their catch, allowing players to level up and upgrade their farm more quickly than before. Players who select the Riverlands Farm will receive a free fish smoker at the start of a fresh playthrough in Update 1.6. Along with the fish smoker, Update 1.6 added two new mini fishing festivals, the Trout Derby and SquidFest. The Trout Derby takes place on Summer Day 20 and 21 while SquidFest falls on Winter Day 12 and 13. Other fishing changes inStardew ValleyUpdate 1.6 include the new Deluxe Bait and Challenge Bait, a Deluxe Worm Bin, fishable Sea Jelly, and a Bobber Machine in Willy’s shop.
As Update 1.6 draws in record numbers ofStardew Valleyplayers, it should come as no surprise that the community is working to create new playthrough guides to help fellow fans. With players continuing to share hints on thebest fishing spots inStardew Valleyand the most successful rod and bait combinations, both new and returning players have more help than ever when starting a fresh run throughStardew Valley.
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You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!