Flounder
It lives on the bottom, so both eyes are on top of its head.
Quick answer
Where to catch Flounder in Stardew Valley
Catch Flounder at Ocean or Ginger Island during Spring, Summer from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM in any weather. It sells for 100g at normal quality and 200g when smoked.
Ocean or Ginger Island
Spring, Summer
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM, any weather
100g base, 200g iridium
80g Roe -> 160g Aged Roe
Lead Bobber or Trap Bobber
Keep only if needed for bundles, gifts, cooking, or ponds
Is Flounder worth keeping?
Keep Flounder if it fills a bundle, recipe, gift, Fish Pond, or collection goal.
When to sell or smoke it
Sell or smoke extra Flounder when you need gold and do not have a specific use for it.
Fish Pond and Roe
A Flounder Fish Pond can produce Roe, but output depends on pond population and daily rolls. Formula value: 80g Roe, then 160g Aged Roe.
Where & When to Find Flounder
Location
- Ocean
- Ginger Island
Caught in the Ocean during Spring and Summer from 6 AM to 8 PM; Ginger Island locations work in any season.
Time & Conditions
Difficulty & Catching Strategy
Difficulty: 50
MediumModerate challenge
Sinker Behavior
Tends to drop toward the bottom of the bar. Will occasionally jump up.
Tip: Keep your bar low and be ready for sudden upward jumps.
Expert Tips for Flounder
Fish the Ocean during the daytime in Spring or Summer. Save one for Seafoam Pudding before selling extras.
Recommended Tackle
Lead Bobber
Bar doesn't bounce
Best for: Sinker behavior fish
Trap Bobber
Slower catch bar drain
Best for: Difficult fish that move a lot
Tackle requires an Iridium Rod. Purchase from Willy's shop at Fishing Level 6.
Sell Prices by Quality
| Quality | Price |
|---|---|
| Normal | 100g |
| Silver | 125g |
| Gold | 150g |
| Iridium | 200g |
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 | 100g | 200g |
| Silver | 125g | 250g |
| Gold | 150g | 300g |
| Iridium | 200g | 400g |
Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.
Uses for Flounder
- Seafoam Pudding
- Fish Pond
- Sashimi
Fish Pond Production
Fish Pond
Produces: Flounder Roe
Roe Value: 80g → Aged Roe: 160g
Did You Know?
Flounder begin life with one eye on each side before one eye migrates as they mature.