Herring

Herring

A common ocean fish.

Spring Winter Very Easy (25)
Base Price
30g

Quick answer

Where to catch Herring in Stardew Valley

Catch Herring at Ocean during Spring, Winter from Any in any weather. It sells for 30g at normal quality and 60g when smoked.

Herring
Where to catch

Ocean

Season

Spring, Winter

Time

Any, any weather

Sell price

30g base, 60g iridium

Fish pond value

45g Roe -> 90g Aged Roe

Best tackle

Trap Bobber or Cork Bobber

Keep or sell

Keep only if needed for bundles, gifts, cooking, or ponds

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Is Herring worth keeping?

Keep Herring if it fills a bundle, recipe, gift, Fish Pond, or collection goal.

When to sell or smoke it

Sell or smoke extra Herring when you need gold and do not have a specific use for it.

Fish Pond and Roe

A Herring Fish Pond can produce Roe, but output depends on pond population and daily rolls. Formula value: 45g Roe, then 90g Aged Roe.

Where & When to Find Herring

Location

  • Ocean

Caught in the Ocean at the Beach or Beach Farm during Spring and Winter.

Time & Conditions

Any
Any weather

Difficulty & Catching Strategy

Difficulty: 25

Very Easy

Perfect for beginners

EasyHardLegend (110)

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 Herring

Herring is an easy all-day Ocean target in Spring or Winter and is a good early fishing-level catch.

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

Angler: Inactive
QualityPrice
Normal30g
Silver37g
Gold45g
Iridium60g

Smoked Fish Value

Artisan: Inactive

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 QualityFish ValueSmoked Value
Normal30g60g
Silver37g74g
Gold45g90g
Iridium60g120g

Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.

Uses for Herring

  • Sashimi
  • Fish Pond
  • Fishing collection

Fish Pond Production

Fish Pond

Produces: Herring Roe

Roe Value: 45g → Aged Roe: 90g

Did You Know?

Herring travel in large schools in real oceans, which is reflected by their common in-game catch rate.