In Stardew Valley, there's a multitude of different fish and crops for you to collect and sell. Some of them are more profitable than others, and some are also much easier or harder to find. Fishing in particular can be a headache for new players who find themselves struggling against particularly difficult fish.
One of the most important fish in the game is the sturgeon. It's a fish that has several uses in both bundles and recipes. Moreover, the sturgeon isn't available all year round, which means finding the right time and right location is key. Here's how to catch one and how to best use it.
When To Find Sturgeon In Stardew Valley
Every fish in the game has a specific season when it will appear and become available in the world. Sturgeon will only be in the summer of your and in the winter. Make sure to go and fish for it during these two seasons.
Sturgeon also has a specific time when it's available. Head out to find between 6 AM and 7 PM. Fishing for it during nighttime is completely futile.
Where And How To Catch Sturgeon In Stardew Valley
Fish in Stardew Valley are also divided by location. Ocean fish are found in the ocean by accessing the beach, while other fish can only be caught in the mountains or in the river. There's also the forest pond and the secret woods pond, and a few other niche fishing areas.
Sturgeon is exclusively caught in the mountain lake, which is the large body of water found just in front of the entrance to the mines. Access the small islands by walking down the wooden planks and start fishing during the correct time of the day and season to catch a sturgeon. Its movement is a mixed type, with a difficulty rating of 78, so players without a decent fishing skill will struggle.
What Is Sturgeon Used For In Stardew Valley
Like any fish, sturgeon can be sold for a decent price depending on the star rating, which is determined by the player's fishing skill, as well as any fishing skill professions unlocked. These are the base prices for every star level, without any professions.
- No star: 200 gold
- Silver star: 250 gold
- Gold star: 300 gold
- Iridium star: 400 gold
Keeping the sturgeon is an option as well, to use it in various crafting recipes. In fact, it can be used in two different recipes, as well as to make a type of fertilizer. Here's what the sturgeon can be used for.
- Sashimi: requires one fish of any type.
- Maki roll: requires one fish of any type, one seaweed, and one pack of rice.
- Quality fertilizer: requires two pieces of sap and one fish of any type.
Before using the sturgeon for just crafting, however, it's actually better to keep it. Especially early on in the game, the sturgeon is an incredibly important item, because it's used in the Lake Fish Bundle at the Community Center's fish tank. Make sure to save one for that bundle during the first summer of Stardew Valley.
Alternatively, sturgeon makes for a fantastic fish to add into the fish pond, if has it been unlocked and built at their farm. Place one sturgeon inside the fish pond to start breeding them. The pond will then produce sturgeon roe, which when placed into a Preserves Jar, will produce Caviar, one of the finest artisan goods in the game.
Caviar is also used in a late-game Missing Bundle once the JojaMart is abandoned. Its regular selling price is 500 gold, but with the Artisan profession unlocked the price is bumped to 700 gold per jar.
Finally, some niche uses for sturgeon include gifting it to villagers who like it, as well as using it in tailoring. Place the sturgeon into the Sewing Machine, and it will create a Fishing Vest clothing item.
Most villagers won't like sturgeon, but Willy, the town's fisherman, absolutely loves it. So, save it for his next birthday and give him a nice surprise. Avoid giving a sturgeon to Evelyn, Pierre, or Haley, as they absolutely hate it as a gift.