Oyster
A prized bivalve known for producing pearls. Has a rough, irregular shell.
Quick answer
Where to catch Oyster in Stardew Valley
Catch Oyster at Ocean during Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter from Any in any weather. It sells for 40g at normal quality and 80g when smoked.
Ocean
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Any, any weather
40g base, 80g iridium
50g Roe -> 100g 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
40g
Normal quality
Smoke once
80g
+40g before Coal and machine time
One pond product
50g Roe → 100g
Aged Roe; not daily profit
Is Oyster worth keeping?
Keep Oyster if it fills a bundle, recipe, gift, Fish Pond, or collection goal.
When to sell or smoke it
Sell or smoke extra Oyster when you need gold and do not have a specific use for it.
Fish Pond and Roe
50g Roe can become 100g Aged Roe. Fish Pond output depends on pond population and random daily production rolls. Formula value: 50g Roe, then 100g 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
Oyster 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 2 days
| 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 Oyster
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 Oyster
Ocean Crab Pot catch. Medium value shellfish.
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 | 40g |
| Silver | 50g |
| Gold | 60g |
| Iridium | 80g |
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 | 40g | 80g |
| Silver | 50g | 100g |
| Gold | 60g | 120g |
| Iridium | 80g | 160g |
Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.
Uses for Oyster
- Fish Pond
- Sashimi
Did You Know?
Only certain oyster species produce pearls—the ones we eat typically don't.