Stardew Valley: How to Catch Walleye

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Stardew Valley is an open-ended country-life RPG that allows players to customize and build the farm of their dreams. The game begins with the main character inheriting a farm plot from the Grandfather. In Stardew Valley, players are supposed to navigate through the farmlands and learn to live off the land – tending to crops, raising animals, fishing, and crafting items (or doing it all!).

Fishing in Stardew Valley is a test of one’s patience and luck. The waters in local fishing spots are swarming with delicious fish of different varieties, depending on the season. One such seasonal fish is the Walleye. Players must pay attention to the time, place, weather, and season while trying to catch a Walleye.

Where to Find Walleye in Stardew Valley

The walleye is a freshwater fish – it can be spotted in any river or lake. For instance, the rivers in Pelican Town or Cindersap Forest Area, the Cindersap Forest, or the mountain LakePond.

Walleye is most commonly spawned in the Cindersap Forest Pond. Players who go fishing on rainy Fall days, have a 32% of hooking a Walleye in this pond. If the players choose Riverland Farm or Forest Farm at the beginning of the game, they can find Walleye in their farm pond too.

The best season to catch Walleye is Fall – especially on Rainy days. In Winter, players can use a Rain Totem to reel in a Walleye.

What is the Best Time to Catch a Walleye

As it is a creature of the night, the preferred time to catch a Walleye is usually between 12 PM to 2 AM.

For players who are too eager to catch one – Walleyes can be caught regardless of season, time, or weather using a Magic Bait in Stardew Valley.

What is the Easiest Way to Catch a Walleye

Players who are not too keen on fishing can easily catch a Walleye by searching in garbage cans throughout the Fall and Winter seasons. Chances are there’s a Walleye just waiting to be picked. Another way for players to get their hands on a Walleye is by purchasing it from the Travelling Cart.

What to Do With a Walleye

Pierre's General Store Location Stardew Valley

Walleyes are part of an Item Delivery Quest where a “Help Wanted” sign-board randomly pops up outside Pierre’s General Store in Fall or Winter. Delivering one Walleye rewards players with 315g and 150 Friendship points.

They can be sold for different prices, depending on the quality.