Crayfish
A freshwater relative of the lobster. Also known as crawfish or crawdads.
Quick answer
Where to catch Crayfish in Stardew Valley
Catch Crayfish at River or Forest Pond or Mountain Lake during Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter from Any in any weather. It sells for 75g at normal quality and 150g when smoked.
River or Forest Pond or Mountain Lake
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Any, any weather
75g base, 150g iridium
67g Roe -> 134g Aged Roe
Spinner or Barbed Hook
Keep only if needed for bundles, gifts, cooking, or ponds
Price decision
Sell, smoke, or use a Fish Pond?
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Sell directly
75g
Normal quality
Smoke once
150g
+75g before Coal and machine time
One pond product
67g Roe → 134g
Aged Roe; not daily profit
Is Crayfish worth keeping?
Keep Crayfish if it fills a bundle, recipe, gift, Fish Pond, or collection goal.
When to sell or smoke it
Sell or smoke extra Crayfish when you need gold and do not have a specific use for it.
Fish Pond and Roe
67g Roe can become 134g Aged Roe. Fish Pond output depends on pond population and random daily production rolls. Formula value: 67g Roe, then 134g Aged Roe.
Fish Pond output depends on pond population and random daily production rolls. The exact max-population output table and first capacity quest are shown below.
Verified 1.6.15 pond rules
Crayfish Fish Pond output
Final daily chances at population 10; each value already includes the pond's 95% base output check and ordered item rolls.
Any item per day
48%
Maximum population
10
Population growth
Every 2 days
| Possible item | Quantity | Overall daily chance |
|---|---|---|
| Warp Totem: Mountains | 1 | 7.1% |
| Green Algae | 1-3 | 4.4% |
| Mixed Seeds | 2-3 | 4.2% |
| Trash | 1 | 7.0% |
| Driftwood | 1 | 3.8% |
| Broken Glasses | 1 | 3.6% |
| Broken CD | 1 | 3.4% |
| Soggy Newspaper | 1 | 3.2% |
| Roe | 1 minimum | 12% |
Where & When to Find Crayfish
Location
- River
- Forest Pond
- Mountain Lake
Caught in Crab Pots placed in freshwater.
Time & Conditions
Difficulty & Catching Strategy
Difficulty: 0
Very EasyPerfect for beginners
Crab Pot Behavior
Expert Tips for Crayfish
Freshwater Crab Pot catch. Place pots in rivers, ponds, or the mountain lake.
Recommended Tackle
Spinner
Faster bite rate
Best for: Farming XP quickly
Barbed Hook
Clinging to fish
Best for: Smooth/mixed behavior fish
Tackle requires an Iridium Rod. Purchase from Willy's shop at Fishing Level 6.
Sell Prices by Quality
| Quality | Price |
|---|---|
| Normal | 75g |
| Silver | 93g |
| Gold | 112g |
| Iridium | 150g |
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 | 75g | 150g |
| Silver | 93g | 186g |
| Gold | 112g | 224g |
| Iridium | 150g | 300g |
Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.
Uses for Crayfish
- Fish Pond
- Sashimi
- Freshwater shellfish
Did You Know?
Crayfish are considered an invasive species in many parts of the world.