Perch

Perch

A spiny-rayed fish with a flaky white texture. A popular catch for casual anglers.

Winter Easy (35)
Base Price
55g

Quick answer

Where to catch Perch in Stardew Valley

Catch Perch at River or Mountain Lake or Forest Pond during Winter from Any in any weather. It sells for 55g at normal quality and 110g when smoked.

Perch
Where to catch

River or Mountain Lake or Forest Pond

Season

Winter

Time

Any, any weather

Sell price

55g base, 110g iridium

Fish pond value

57g Roe -> 114g Aged Roe

Best tackle

Trap Bobber or Cork Bobber

Keep or sell

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

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Price decision

Sell, smoke, or use a Fish Pond?

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Sell directly

55g

Normal quality

Smoke once

110g

+55g before Coal and machine time

One pond product

57g Roe → 114g

Aged Roe; not daily profit

Is Perch worth keeping?

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

When to sell or smoke it

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

Fish Pond and Roe

57g Roe can become 114g Aged Roe. Fish Pond output depends on pond population and random daily production rolls. Formula value: 57g Roe, then 114g 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

Perch 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

86%

Maximum population

10

Population growth

Every 2 days

Possible itemQuantityOverall daily chance
Roe1 minimum86%
First capacity quest: at 3 fish, bring one of 3 Acorn; 3 Maple Seed; 3 Pine Cone; 10 Bug Meat 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 Perch

Location

  • River
  • Mountain Lake
  • Forest Pond

Found in most freshwater locations during winter.

Time & Conditions

Any
Any weather

Difficulty & Catching Strategy

Difficulty: 35

Easy

Good for building fishing XP

EasyHardLegend (110)

Dart Behavior

Makes sudden, quick movements in random directions. Most unpredictable behavior.

Tip: Stay centered and use small, quick adjustments. Don't overreact to movements.

Expert Tips for Perch

Good for winter fishing when options are limited. Dart behavior but low difficulty makes it manageable.

Recommended Tackle

Trap Bobber

Slower catch bar drain

Best for: Difficult fish that move a lot

Cork Bobber

Larger fishing bar

Best for: Hard fish like legendaries

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

Sell Prices by Quality

Fish bonus: Inactive
QualityPrice
Normal55g
Silver68g
Gold82g
Iridium110g

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
Normal55g110g
Silver68g136g
Gold82g164g
Iridium110g220g

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

Uses for Perch

  • Sashimi
  • Fish pond
  • Easy winter catch

Did You Know?

Perch are one of the most widely distributed freshwater fish in North America and Europe.