Midnight Carp
A nocturnal carp that only surfaces at night. Its dark coloring helps it hide from predators.
Quick answer
Where to catch Midnight Carp in Stardew Valley
Catch Midnight Carp at Mountain Lake or Ginger Island during Fall, Winter from 10:00 PM - 2:00 AM in any weather. It sells for 150g at normal quality and 300g when smoked.
Mountain Lake or Ginger Island
Fall, Winter
10:00 PM - 2:00 AM, any weather
150g base, 300g iridium
105g Roe -> 210g Aged Roe
Spinner or Barbed Hook
Keep for Seafoam Pudding before selling extras
Is Midnight Carp worth keeping?
Keep at least one Midnight Carp for Seafoam Pudding. The +4 Fishing buff makes it much more valuable as an ingredient than as a simple 150g sale.
When to sell or smoke it
Sell or smoke extras only after your Seafoam Pudding needs are covered. Night fishing can be awkward, so do not waste the first catch.
Fish Pond and Roe
A Midnight Carp pond is a useful utility pond if you want more Seafoam Pudding ingredients and mid-value Roe. It is not the strongest pure gold pond. Formula value: 105g Roe, then 210g Aged Roe.
Best route
What to do with Midnight Carp
Fish from 10 PM to 2 AM at the Mountain Lake in Fall or Winter, or use Ginger Island night ponds after unlock. Keep the first catch for Seafoam Pudding.
Seafoam Pudding ingredient
Not required for the standard Community Center fish bundles.
Selling the first one is usually worse than saving it. Seafoam Pudding is one of the strongest fishing foods for difficult catches.
Where & When to Find Midnight Carp
Location
- Mountain Lake
- Ginger Island
Found in the mountain lake and Ginger Island ponds at night.
Time & Conditions
Difficulty & Catching Strategy
Difficulty: 55
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 Midnight Carp
Night fishing required. Fall/Winter only in the main valley, but year-round at night on Ginger Island.
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 | 150g |
| Silver | 187g |
| Gold | 225g |
| Iridium | 300g |
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 | 150g | 300g |
| Silver | 187g | 374g |
| Gold | 225g | 450g |
| Iridium | 300g | 600g |
Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.
Uses for Midnight Carp
- Seafoam Pudding (cooking)
- Fish Pond
Did You Know?
This carp has evolved specialized eyes for seeing in low-light conditions.