Halibut
A flat fish that lives on the ocean floor. One of the largest flatfish species.
Quick answer
Where to catch Halibut in Stardew Valley
Catch Halibut at Ocean during Spring, Summer, Winter from 6:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM in any weather. It sells for 80g at normal quality and 160g when smoked.
Ocean
Spring, Summer, Winter
6:00 AM - 11:00 AM, 7:00 PM - 2:00 AM, any weather
80g base, 160g iridium
70g Roe -> 140g Aged Roe
Lead Bobber or Trap Bobber
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
80g
Normal quality
Smoke once
160g
+80g before Coal and machine time
One pond product
70g Roe → 140g
Aged Roe; not daily profit
Is Halibut worth keeping?
Keep Halibut if it fills a bundle, recipe, gift, Fish Pond, or collection goal.
When to sell or smoke it
Sell or smoke extra Halibut when you need gold and do not have a specific use for it.
Fish Pond and Roe
70g Roe can become 140g Aged Roe. Fish Pond output depends on pond population and random daily production rolls. Formula value: 70g Roe, then 140g 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
Halibut 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
95%
Maximum population
10
Population growth
Every 2 days
| Possible item | Quantity | Overall daily chance |
|---|---|---|
| Roe | 1 minimum | 95% |
Where & When to Find Halibut
Location
- Ocean
Found in the ocean during spring, summer, and winter.
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 Halibut
Has split active times—morning and evening. Plan your beach trips accordingly.
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 | 80g |
| Silver | 100g |
| Gold | 120g |
| Iridium | 160g |
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 | 80g | 160g |
| Silver | 100g | 200g |
| Gold | 120g | 240g |
| Iridium | 160g | 320g |
Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.
Uses for Halibut
- Sashimi
- Fish pond
- Bundle fish
Did You Know?
Halibut are born with eyes on both sides of their head, but one eye migrates as they mature!