Where to Catch Salmon in Stardew Valley

As fall arrives in Stardew Valley, many anglers get excited about the chance to reel in one of the most prized catches of the season – the Salmon! This large, valuable fish unlocks new cooking recipes and can be quite profitable to sell But before you can cook up some Salmon Dinner, you first need to know where to find this fall favorite

In this article, I’ll cover everything you need to know about catching Salmon in Stardew Valley including:

• Where Salmon are located
• When Salmon are in season
• Fishing tips for hooking Salmon
• Other ways to obtain Salmon

Let’s jump in and explore where you can get your hands on delicious Stardew Valley Salmon!

Salmon Fishing Locations in Stardew Valley

Salmon become available during the Fall season in Stardew Valley, starting on day 1 of Fall. Once autumn arrives Salmon can be hooked in two main bodies of fresh water

• The river through Cindersap Forest and Pelican Town
• The southern waterfalls in Cindersap Forest

The river is by far the most plentiful and convenient location to catch Salmon. This long river flows from the mountain lake all the way west through Cindersap Forest, past the south edge of Pelican Town, and empties into the ocean.

Anywhere along this river during Fall has potential to produce Salmon from above Leah’s cottage all the way downstream to the west edge of the farm. However, most anglers report the best luck in the wider stretches flowing past Marnie’s ranch and the farm.

To change things up, you can also fish for salmon from the falls in the southern part of Cindersap Forest. There are three small pools below the falls that can have salmon in them all year if you go there in the fall.

Now let’s go over some tips for actually hooking these slippery salmonids!

Tips for Catching Salmon

The base catch rate for salmon is 50% at the fishing level of 2015. Salmon are a moderately hard fish to catch. Here are some tips to help you reel them in:

• Fish from the river or waterfalls in Fall between 6am and 7pm. Salmon don’t appear at night!

• Use bait like Wild Bait or Magnet Bait to make them bite faster.

• Equip tackle like the Trap Bobber to make escape less likely.

• Salmon are easier to catch with a higher fishing level and better rod.

• Eat foods like Dish O’ The Sea for a fishing buff to make catches easier.

• Use tackles and clothing to extend your fishing bar for an easier catch.

• Tap the action button rapidly when they start bouncing to prevent escapes.

• Focus when the fish starts moving vertically to keep the bar on them.

With the right gear and timing, you’ll soon be pulling Salmon out of the river! Now let’s look at a couple other ways to get this popular fish.

Alternative Ways to Get Salmon

Beyond fishing them up yourself, there are a couple other ways you may acquire Salmon in Stardew Valley:

• Fish pond – An upgraded fish pond can produce Salmon Roe when stocked with Salmon.

• Traveling Cart – The cart often sells Salmon for a high price on Fall days.

• Cat gifts – A max friendship cat may gift you a random Salmon.

• Quests – Some Help Wanted quests provide Salmon as rewards.

• Garbage cans – Check cans in Fall for a very small chance at finding one.

So if you’re struggling to complete a Salmon-related quest or cooking recipe, be sure to check the Traveling Cart on Fridays and Sundays. And build a fish pond full of Salmon for a steady supply of delicious roe!