#Stardew valley fishing rod guide how to#

How to improve your fishing levelĬongrats on your first catch! However, netting the most lucrative hauls will be a tad trickier. Judging when the fish will rise or fall is made twice as hard while you maniacally click the mouse.

Tip: Do not click the mouse, instead click and hold. Doing so will cause the longer bar to rise, and as soon as the gauge hits the top you will fling the fishy into your arms. In short, you need to keep the tiny fish icon inside the parameters of the smaller bar you control by clicking the mouse.

The mini-game that ensues once you get a bite is relatively easy for lower difficulty fish, but the difficulty level will soon spike as you start exploring different fishing spots. Find a decent patch along the docks and cast away. Unlike actual fishing, you do not need bait to hook a fish, so it is time to practice with your newly acquired Bamboo Pole. Wotcher Willy! YouTube / ConcernedApe How to fish On your first visit, Willy will gift you the first piece of kit needed on the road to fishing super-stardom: the Bamboo Pole. He'll welcome you in every day of the week, except for non-rainy Saturdays as unsurprisingly he is partial to a bit of fishing himself on a bright sunny weekend. Open from 9am to 5pm, Willy's shop is found to the South East along the beach. Your introduction to fishing comes relatively early on in your quest to cultivate a thriving farmland, courtesy of the wizened old angler Willy who resides in the Pelican Town's appropriately named Fish Shop (no chips here). If you have ever tried catching a live fish with your hands, you'll know they tend to be quite slippery creatures. The basics of fishing in Stardew Valley Getting your first rodįirst things first, you are going to need a rod. Stardew Valley starter guide: Crop tips and seasonal farming advice for year oneįor help with your maiden year as an agriculturist check out our guide for year one, or for those looking to spice up Pelican Town, peruse our favourite mods feature complete with DIY modding tips.

Stardew valley fishing rod guide