Red Mullet
A popular fish with a unique reddish color. Prized in Mediterranean cuisine.
Quick answer
Where to catch Red Mullet in Stardew Valley
Catch Red Mullet at Ocean during Summer, Winter from 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM in any weather. It sells for 75g at normal quality and 150g when smoked.
Ocean
Summer, Winter
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM, any weather
75g base, 150g iridium
67g Roe -> 134g Aged Roe
Spinner or Barbed Hook
Good easy Ocean catch; sell extras after utility needs
Price decision
Sell, smoke, or use a Fish Pond?
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Sell directly
75g
Normal quality
Smoke once
150g
+75g before Coal and machine time
One pond product
67g Roe → 134g
Aged Roe; not daily profit
Is Red Mullet worth keeping?
Keep Red Mullet if you want an easy Fish Pond stock, Sashimi input, or general fish utility. It is not required for standard Community Center fish bundles.
When to sell or smoke it
Sell or smoke extras when you need quick beach-fishing cash. The 75g base price is modest, but the long 6 AM to 7 PM window makes catches convenient.
Fish Pond and Roe
A Red Mullet pond is mainly a low-pressure collection pond. Use it for steady Roe or theme, not as a top profit engine. Formula value: 67g Roe, then 134g 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
Red Mullet 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
95%
Maximum population
10
Population growth
Every 2 days
| Possible item | Quantity | Overall daily chance |
|---|---|---|
| Roe | 1 minimum | 95% |
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What to do with Red Mullet
Fish the Ocean in Summer or Winter from 6 AM to 7 PM. Use Red Mullet as a simple beach target when you want Sashimi input, pond stock, or steady shipping.
Convenient Ocean utility fish
Not required for the standard Community Center fish bundles.
Do not plan a Community Center route around Red Mullet. It is useful, but it is not a standard bundle bottleneck.
Where & When to Find Red Mullet
Location
- Ocean
Found in the ocean during summer and winter.
Time & Conditions
Difficulty & Catching Strategy
Difficulty: 55
MediumModerate challenge
Smooth Behavior
Gradual, predictable movements. The fish moves steadily in one direction before changing.
Tip: Follow the fish smoothly. Anticipate direction changes and move gradually.
Expert Tips for Red Mullet
Smooth behavior makes this predictable. Good practice for learning fish behavior patterns.
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 | 75g |
| Silver | 93g |
| Gold | 112g |
| Iridium | 150g |
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 | 75g | 150g |
| Silver | 93g | 186g |
| Gold | 112g | 224g |
| Iridium | 150g | 300g |
Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.
Uses for Red Mullet
- Sashimi
- Quality fertilizer
- Fish pond
Did You Know?
Red mullet have been prized since ancient Roman times and were sometimes sold for extraordinary prices.