Octopus

Octopus

A mysterious and intelligent creature. Known for its problem-solving abilities and escape artistry.

Summer Extreme (95)
Base Price
150g

Quick answer

Where to catch Octopus in Stardew Valley

Catch Octopus at Ocean during Summer from 6:00 AM - 1:00 PM in any weather. It sells for 150g at normal quality and 300g when smoked; difficulty 95 makes tackle preparation important.

Octopus
Where to catch

Ocean

Season

Summer

Time

6:00 AM - 1:00 PM, any weather

Sell price

150g base, 300g iridium

Fish pond value

105g Roe -> 210g Aged Roe

Best tackle

Cork Bobber or Trap Bobber

Keep or sell

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

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Price decision

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Sell directly

150g

Normal quality

Smoke once

300g

+150g before Coal and machine time

One pond product

105g Roe → 210g

Aged Roe; not daily profit

Is Octopus worth keeping?

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

When to sell or smoke it

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

Fish Pond and Roe

105g Roe can become 210g Aged Roe. Fish Pond output depends on pond population and random daily production rolls. Formula value: 105g Roe, then 210g 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

Octopus Fish Pond output

Final daily chances at population 10; each value already includes the pond's 95% base output check and ordered item rolls.

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Any item per day

95%

Maximum population

10

Population growth

Every 4 days

Possible itemQuantityOverall daily chance
Omni Geode1-1016%
Roe1 minimum79%
First capacity quest: at 3 fish, bring one of 3 Refined Quartz; 1 Honey; 3 Coral; 1 Oyster to unlock capacity 4. Roe quantities are minimums before the repeated 20% extra-Roe roll; a Golden Animal Cracker doubles the final quantity, not these probabilities.

Where & When to Find Octopus

Location

  • Ocean

Found in the ocean during summer mornings. One of the more challenging regular fish.

Time & Conditions

6:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Any weather

Difficulty & Catching Strategy

Difficulty: 95

Extreme

One of the hardest fish in the game

EasyHardLegend (110)

Sinker Behavior

Tends to drop toward the bottom of the bar. Will occasionally jump up.

Tip: Keep your bar low and be ready for sudden upward jumps.

Expert Tips for Octopus

Despite being a non-legendary fish, the Octopus has difficulty 95—same as the Crimsonfish! Its sinker behavior requires quick reflexes. Best caught in the morning.

Recommended Tackle

Cork Bobber

Larger fishing bar

Best for: Hard fish like legendaries

Trap Bobber

Slower catch bar drain

Best for: Difficult fish that move a lot

Tackle requires an Iridium Rod. Purchase from Willy's shop at Fishing Level 6.

Sell Prices by Quality

Fish bonus: Inactive
QualityPrice
Normal150g
Silver187g
Gold225g
Iridium300g

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
Normal150g300g
Silver187g374g
Gold225g450g
Iridium300g600g

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

Uses for Octopus

  • Liked by Elliott
  • Lucky Lunch ingredient
  • Sashimi

Did You Know?

Real octopuses are considered one of the most intelligent invertebrates, capable of opening jars and solving puzzles.