Green Algae
It's really slimy.
Quick answer
Where to catch Green Algae in Stardew Valley
Find Green Algae at Freshwater during Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter from Any in any weather. It has a fixed 15g value and counts in the fishing collection without being treated as a regular fish.
Freshwater
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Any, any weather
15g (no quality or Angler bonus)
Counts in the fishing collection; not a regular fish
Keep for collection, recipes, or the specific buff/use you need
Is Green Algae worth keeping?
Keep Green Algae when you need Algae Soup, Trout Soup, Fish Pond building material. It is displayed in the fishing collection even though it is not a regular fish.
When to sell or smoke it
Ship extra Green Algae when you do not need it for a recipe, buff, bundle, or collection goal. Its 15g value is fixed.
Collection note
Green Algae is a collection catch, not a regular fish. It cannot be placed in a Fish Pond or processed in a Fish Smoker.
Where & When to Find Green Algae
Location
- Freshwater
Caught with a Fishing Pole in freshwater during every season, except the Standard Farm Pond.
Time & Conditions
Uses for Green Algae
- Algae Soup
- Trout Soup
- Fish Pond building material
Did You Know?
Green Algae also drops from Green Slimes and can be produced by several Fish Ponds.