Snail
A slow-moving gastropod with a spiral shell. Found in freshwater environments.
Quick answer
Where to catch Snail in Stardew Valley
Catch Snail at River or Forest Pond or Mountain Lake during Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter from Any in any weather. It sells for 65g at normal quality and 130g when smoked.
River or Forest Pond or Mountain Lake
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Any, any weather
65g base, 130g iridium
62g Roe -> 124g 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
65g
Normal quality
Smoke once
130g
+65g before Coal and machine time
One pond product
62g Roe → 124g
Aged Roe; not daily profit
Is Snail worth keeping?
Keep Snail if it fills a bundle, recipe, gift, Fish Pond, or collection goal.
When to sell or smoke it
Sell or smoke extra Snail when you need gold and do not have a specific use for it.
Fish Pond and Roe
62g Roe can become 124g Aged Roe. Fish Pond output depends on pond population and random daily production rolls. Formula value: 62g Roe, then 124g 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
Snail 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
48%
Maximum population
10
Population growth
Every 2 days
| Possible item | Quantity | Overall daily chance |
|---|---|---|
| Warp Totem: Mountains | 1 | 7.1% |
| Green Algae | 1-3 | 4.4% |
| Mixed Seeds | 2-3 | 4.2% |
| Trash | 1 | 7.0% |
| Driftwood | 1 | 3.8% |
| Broken Glasses | 1 | 3.6% |
| Broken CD | 1 | 3.4% |
| Soggy Newspaper | 1 | 3.2% |
| Roe | 1 minimum | 12% |
Where & When to Find Snail
Location
- River
- Forest Pond
- Mountain Lake
Caught in Crab Pots placed in freshwater.
Time & Conditions
Difficulty & Catching Strategy
Difficulty: 0
Very EasyPerfect for beginners
Crab Pot Behavior
Expert Tips for Snail
Freshwater Crab Pot catch. Needed for Escargot recipe.
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 | 65g |
| Silver | 81g |
| Gold | 97g |
| Iridium | 130g |
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 | 65g | 130g |
| Silver | 81g | 162g |
| Gold | 97g | 194g |
| Iridium | 130g | 260g |
Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.
Uses for Snail
- Escargot (cooking)
- Fish Pond
Did You Know?
Garden snails can sleep for up to three years if conditions are unfavorable.