How much does Largemouth Bass sell for?

Largemouth Bass sells for 100g at normal quality. Higher quality and the Angler profession increase the shipping value.

Do you need Largemouth Bass for the Community Center?

Yes. Largemouth Bass is required for the Lake Fish Bundle. It is one of the easier bundle fish because it appears in the Mountain Lake during every season from 6 AM to 7 PM.

What is the easiest way to catch Largemouth Bass?

Fish at the Mountain Lake during the day in any season and any weather. It has medium difficulty, so most players can catch it before chasing harder fish like Sturgeon.

Largemouth Bass

A popular sport fish known for the distinctive dark stripe along its sides. Prized by recreational anglers.

Spring Summer Fall Winter Medium (50)

Base Price

100g

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.

Where to catch

Mountain Lake

Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Time

6:00 AM - 7:00 PM, any weather

Sell price

100g base, 200g iridium

Fish pond value

80g Roe -> 160g Aged Roe

Best tackle

Spinner or Barbed Hook

Keep or sell

Keep one for the Lake Fish Bundle; extras are flexible

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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.

Best route

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.

100g base value

Priority

Lake Fish Bundle first

Bundle value

Required for the Lake Fish Bundle.

Common mistake

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.

Lake Fish Bundle Crispy Bass recipe

Where & When to Find Largemouth Bass

Location

Mountain Lake

Common in the mountain lake throughout most of the year.

Time & Conditions

6:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Any weather

Difficulty & Catching Strategy

Difficulty: 50

Medium

Moderate challenge

EasyHardLegend (110)

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

Angler: Inactive

Quality	Price	Multiplier
Normal	100g	1.0x
Silver	125g	1.25x
Gold	150g	1.5x
Iridium	200g	2.0x

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 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.