Seaweed
It can be used in cooking.
Quick answer
Where to catch Seaweed in Stardew Valley
Find Seaweed at Ocean or Beach during Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter from Any in any weather. It has a fixed 20g value and counts in the fishing collection without being treated as a regular fish.
Ocean or Beach
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Any, any weather
20g (no quality or Angler bonus)
Counts in the fishing collection; not a regular fish
Keep for collection, recipes, or the specific buff/use you need
Is Seaweed worth keeping?
Keep Seaweed when you need Maki Roll, Fish Pond building material, Fishing collection. It is displayed in the fishing collection even though it is not a regular fish.
When to sell or smoke it
Ship extra Seaweed when you do not need it for a recipe, buff, bundle, or collection goal. Its 20g value is fixed.
Collection note
Seaweed is a collection catch, not a regular fish. It cannot be placed in a Fish Pond or processed in a Fish Smoker.
Where & When to Find Seaweed
Location
- Ocean
- Beach
Caught with a Fishing Pole in the Ocean or Beach Farm, and foraged along the Beach during every season.
Time & Conditions
Uses for Seaweed
- Maki Roll
- Fish Pond building material
- Fishing collection
Did You Know?
Seaweed is displayed in the Fish collection and counts toward fishing achievements despite not being a fish category item.