Mussel
A bivalve mollusk that attaches to rocks. Filter feeder found in coastal waters.
Quick answer
Where to catch Mussel in Stardew Valley
Catch Mussel at Ocean during Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter from Any in any weather. It sells for 30g at normal quality and 60g when smoked.
Ocean
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Any, any weather
30g base, 60g iridium
45g Roe -> 90g Aged Roe
Spinner or Barbed Hook
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
30g
Normal quality
Smoke once
60g
+30g before Coal and machine time
One pond product
45g Roe → 90g
Aged Roe; not daily profit
Is Mussel worth keeping?
Keep Mussel if it fills a bundle, recipe, gift, Fish Pond, or collection goal.
When to sell or smoke it
Sell or smoke extra Mussel when you need gold and do not have a specific use for it.
Fish Pond and Roe
45g Roe can become 90g Aged Roe. Fish Pond output depends on pond population and random daily production rolls. Formula value: 45g Roe, then 90g 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
Mussel 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
54%
Maximum population
10
Population growth
Every 1 day
| Possible item | Quantity | Overall daily chance |
|---|---|---|
| Nautilus Shell | 1 | 1.9% |
| Warp Totem: Beach | 1 | 7.0% |
| Seaweed | 1-3 | 7.6% |
| Sea Urchin | 1 | 3.9% |
| Coral | 1 | 5.6% |
| Trash | 1 | 6.1% |
| Driftwood | 1 | 3.3% |
| Broken Glasses | 1 | 3.1% |
| Broken CD | 1 | 3.0% |
| Soggy Newspaper | 1 | 2.8% |
| Roe | 1 minimum | 10% |
Where & When to Find Mussel
Location
- Ocean
Caught in Crab Pots placed in ocean water.
Time & Conditions
Difficulty & Catching Strategy
Difficulty: 0
Very EasyPerfect for beginners
Crab Pot Behavior
Expert Tips for Mussel
Ocean Crab Pot catch. Common but useful for Fish Stew recipe.
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 | 30g |
| Silver | 37g |
| Gold | 45g |
| Iridium | 60g |
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 | 30g | 60g |
| Silver | 37g | 74g |
| Gold | 45g | 90g |
| Iridium | 60g | 120g |
Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.
Uses for Mussel
- Fish Stew (cooking)
- Fish Pond
Did You Know?
Mussels can filter up to 65 liters of water per day, making them important for water quality.