Stardew Valley 
Smallmouth Bass Guide: Where to Catch It in Spring, Fall (River, Forest Pond, 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM)
The Smallmouth Bass is a regular fish in Stardew Valley. A freshwater fish that is very sensitive to pollution.
Catch Conditions
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Season | Spring, Fall |
| Time | 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Weather | both |
| Location | River, Forest Pond |
| Difficulty | 28 / 100 |
| Sell price | 50g |
| Catch type | rod |
How to Catch
Go to River, Forest Pond during the right season and time window. The Smallmouth Bass is Easy — catchable with the basic rod early on..
Bait & tackle: use Bait (or Magnet/Lure) and an upgraded rod to shrink the catch window. For hard fish, hold the bobber high and tap, don’t hold — release pressure the instant the bar drops.
Uses & Tips
- Sell value: base price 50g — with the Fisher/Angler professions it sells for 62g.
- Cooking: used in Maki Roll, Quality Fertilizer, Sashimi.
- Smoking: can be smoked in a Fish Smoker for extra value.
- Fish Pond: keeps in a Fish Pond and produces Roe/items at population milestones.
- Track your catches with the Fish Checklist.