Chub
A common freshwater fish known for its voracious appetite.
Quick answer
Where to catch Chub in Stardew Valley
Catch Chub at Mountain Lake or River during Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter from Any in any weather. It sells for 50g at normal quality and 100g when smoked.
Mountain Lake or River
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Any, any weather
50g base, 100g iridium
55g Roe -> 110g Aged Roe
Trap Bobber or Cork Bobber
Keep only if needed for bundles, gifts, cooking, or ponds
Is Chub worth keeping?
Keep Chub if it fills a bundle, recipe, gift, Fish Pond, or collection goal.
When to sell or smoke it
Sell or smoke extra Chub when you need gold and do not have a specific use for it.
Fish Pond and Roe
A Chub Fish Pond can produce Roe, but output depends on pond population and daily rolls. Formula value: 55g Roe, then 110g Aged Roe.
Where & When to Find Chub
Location
- Mountain Lake
- River
Caught in the Mountain Lake and Cindersap Forest River during every season; it does not appear in Pelican Town's river.
Time & Conditions
Difficulty & Catching Strategy
Difficulty: 35
EasyGood for building fishing XP
Dart Behavior
Makes sudden, quick movements in random directions. Most unpredictable behavior.
Tip: Stay centered and use small, quick adjustments. Don't overreact to movements.
Expert Tips for Chub
Fish the Mountain Lake or Cindersap Forest River at any time. Chub is a reliable year-round catch for practice and ponds.
Recommended Tackle
Trap Bobber
Slower catch bar drain
Best for: Difficult fish that move a lot
Cork Bobber
Larger fishing bar
Best for: Hard fish like legendaries
Tackle requires an Iridium Rod. Purchase from Willy's shop at Fishing Level 6.
Sell Prices by Quality
| Quality | Price |
|---|---|
| Normal | 50g |
| Silver | 62g |
| Gold | 75g |
| Iridium | 100g |
Smoked Fish Value
The Fish Smoker uses 1 Coal and doubles the fish sell price while preserving quality. Fisher or Angler changes the fish value first; Artisan then increases the smoked product.
| Input Quality | Fish Value | Smoked Value |
|---|---|---|
| Normal | 50g | 100g |
| Silver | 62g | 124g |
| Gold | 75g | 150g |
| Iridium | 100g | 200g |
Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.
Uses for Chub
- Fish Pond
- Sashimi
- Field Research Bundle (remixed)
Fish Pond Production
Fish Pond
Produces: Chub Roe
Roe Value: 55g → Aged Roe: 110g
Did You Know?
The official collection includes Chub in the freshwater fishing tables for both the Mountain Lake and Forest River.