How to Catch Shrimp in Disney Dreamlight Valley: A Complete Fishing Guide

Disney Dreamlight Valley brings together beloved Disney and Pixar characters in a fun life simulation game. As you befriend the villagers, you can take part in special quests and unlock recipes to cook delicious dishes. Some of these recipes require seafood ingredients like shrimp, which have to be caught through fishing.

In this guide we’ll cover everything you need to know about catching shrimp efficiently in Dreamlight Valley.

Where to Find Shrimp Fishing Spots

Shrimp can only be caught from fishing spots found at Dazzle Beach. Look for the blue fishing ripple icons in the water along the shore. Shrimp will not appear at the default fishing spots marked with a wooden sign.

The blue fishing nodes have a chance to yield either shrimp or kingfish You may have to fish several times before getting your first shrimp catch, Patience is key!

Occasionally the special shrimp fishing spots may fail to spawn at Dazzle Beach. If you don’t see any blue ripples, go explore another area or realm for a bit. When you return, there’s a chance the shrimp nodes will have respawned.

Fishing Rod and Bait Needed

To fish in Dreamlight Valley, you need to purchase the Fishing Rod upgrade for 750 Star Coins from Goofy’s Stall in the Peaceful Meadow. This unlocks the ability to fish.

Next, you need fishing bait to actually use the rod. Worms are the standard bait that can catch any fish. You can find worms by foraging around Dazzle Beach and Sunlit Plateau. Dig spots in the sand sparkle that can yield bait.

Equip the fishing rod and worms as bait to start fishing. Cast your line into the blue ripples at Dazzle Beach and wait for a shrimp to take the hook!

Best Fishing Technique and Timing

Fishing takes a bit of practice in Dreamlight Valley. Follow these tips for the best results:

• Aim for the center of the ripple to ensure your line lands perfectly

• Let the bobber fully sink underwater before yanking to hook the fish

• Time your button presses as the fish icon reaches the top and bottom of the meter

• Fish in short bursts; moving spots if you get junk catches or misses

The time of day also impacts fishing. Catch rates seem highest in the early morning around 6 AM to 9 AM. Fish early to fill your inventory quickly!

Uses for Shrimp in Recipes

Catching shrimp isn’t just for collecting ingredients. You’ll need it for delicious recipes in Dreamlight Valley including:

• Bouillabaisse: Requires 1 Shrimp along with other seafood

• Gumbo: Calls for 2 Shrimp as an ingredient

• Lancetfish Paella: Uses 2 Shrimp in this 5 star meal

Shrimp are especially vital for the “Dinner with a Friend” quest where Goofy will request you cook Bouillabaisse. This dish needs at least 1 shrimp, so catch a few extra to be safe.

The rewards from completing cooking quests and filling Villager Friendship meters make shrimp a valuable ingredient.

Selling Price and Energy Values

Each Shrimp you catch in Dreamlight Valley can be sold to Goofy’s Stall for 300 Star Coins. Not a huge profit, but it adds up!

Eating Shrimp directly from your inventory restores 750 energy. Having shrimp on hand makes it a great emergency snack during a long day of tasks when your energy reserves run low.

After selling or consuming the shrimp, you’ll need to return to Dazzle Beach to fish up more. Fortunately, the fishing spots replenish quickly.

Tips to Avoid Losing Shrimp

Nothing is more frustrating than catching ingredients, only to accidentally use them up. Follow these tips to avoid wasting shrimp:

• Don’t auto-fill recipes unless you have shrimp to spare. The game may grab extra from your inventory.

• Store a few shrimp in storage chests so you don’t risk selling your only one.

• Equip shrimp to hotbar slots for quest turn-ins to ensure you select the right ingredients.

• Catch a couple extra shrimp when completing recipes, just in case you mess up.

Catch Shrimp for Rewarding Recipes

Part of the fun in Dreamlight Valley is collecting ingredients to cook fun new dishes. Shrimp offer a great way to level up your fishing skill and make delicious seafood recipes. Head to the blue fishing spots in Dazzle Beach to hook shrimp for rewards and quest completions. Just be patient, use proper technique, and shrimp will start filling your inventory in no time.

So get out there with your trusty fishing rod, and reel in some tasty Dreamlight Valley shrimp today! Let us know if you have any other fishing tips in the comments.