Largemouth Bass
A popular sport fish known for the distinctive dark stripe along its sides. Prized by recreational anglers.
Quick answer
Where to catch Largemouth Bass in Stardew Valley
Catch Largemouth Bass at Mountain Lake during Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter from 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM in any weather. It sells for 100g at normal quality and 200g when smoked.
Mountain Lake
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM, any weather
100g base, 200g iridium
80g Roe -> 160g Aged Roe
Spinner or Barbed Hook
Keep one for the Lake Fish Bundle; extras are flexible
Price decision
Sell, smoke, or use a Fish Pond?
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Sell directly
100g
Normal quality
Smoke once
200g
+100g before Coal and machine time
One pond product
80g Roe → 160g
Aged Roe; not daily profit
Is Largemouth Bass worth keeping?
Keep the first Largemouth Bass for the Lake Fish Bundle. After that, it is a steady year-round catch for Crispy Bass, Sashimi, Fish Pond stock, or simple shipping.
When to sell or smoke it
Sell or smoke extras when you need gold. Its value is not spectacular, but the all-season Mountain Lake window makes it dependable while you practice fishing.
Fish Pond and Roe
A Largemouth Bass pond is more of a collection or steady Roe option than a profit engine. Use premium pond space for Sturgeon, Lava Eel, or Blobfish first. Formula value: 80g Roe, then 160g 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
Largemouth Bass 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
86%
Maximum population
10
Population growth
Every 3 days
| Possible item | Quantity | Overall daily chance |
|---|---|---|
| Roe | 1 minimum | 86% |
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What to do with Largemouth Bass
Fish the Mountain Lake during any season from 6 AM to 7 PM. Catch one early while you are already collecting Carp, Bullhead, or practicing before Sturgeon attempts.
Lake Fish Bundle first
Required for the Lake Fish Bundle.
Do not spend your best tackle chasing Bass; save serious prep for Sturgeon. Bass is the easy lake target, so secure it early and move on.
Where & When to Find Largemouth Bass
Location
- Mountain Lake
Common in the mountain lake throughout most of the year.
Time & Conditions
Difficulty & Catching Strategy
Difficulty: 50
MediumModerate challenge
Mixed Behavior
Unpredictable movement that alternates between different patterns. Requires adaptability.
Tip: Stay centered and react to changes. Don't commit too heavily to one direction.
Expert Tips for Largemouth Bass
One of the most accessible fish in the game. Great for beginners and available year-round.
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 | 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 Largemouth Bass
- Crispy Bass recipe
- Sashimi
- Fish pond
Did You Know?
Bass fishing is one of the most popular recreational fishing activities in North America.