How much does Spook Fish sell for?

Spook Fish sells for 220g at normal quality. Higher quality and the Angler profession increase the shipping value.

Spook Fish

A fish with large, reflective eyes adapted for deep water. Found only during the Night Market.

Winter Medium (60)

Base Price

220g

Quick answer

Where to catch Spook Fish in Stardew Valley

Catch Spook Fish at Night Market during Winter from 5:00 PM - 2:00 AM in any weather. It sells for 220g at normal quality and 440g when smoked.

Where to catch

Night Market

Season

Winter

Time

5:00 PM - 2:00 AM, any weather

Sell price

220g base, 440g iridium

Fish pond value

140g Roe -> 280g 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

220g

Normal quality

Smoke once

440g

+220g before Coal and machine time

One pond product

140g Roe → 280g

Aged Roe; not daily profit

Is Spook Fish worth keeping?

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

When to sell or smoke it

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

Fish Pond and Roe

140g Roe can become 280g Aged Roe. Fish Pond output depends on pond population and random daily production rolls. Formula value: 140g Roe, then 280g 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

Spook Fish Fish Pond output

Final daily chances at population 10; each value already includes the pond's 95% base output check and ordered item rolls.

Open calculator

Any item per day

95%

Maximum population

Population growth

Every 4 days

Possible item	Quantity	Overall daily chance
Treasure Chest	1	0.3%
Roe	1 minimum	95%

First capacity quest: at 3 fish, bring one of 3 Refined Quartz; 3 Iron Bar; 3 Coral; 3 Red Mushroom; 1 Oyster; 3 Amethyst 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 Spook Fish

Location

Night Market

Only available during the Winter Night Market submarine fishing (Winter 15-17).

Time & Conditions

5:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Any weather

Difficulty & Catching Strategy

Difficulty: 60

Medium

Moderate challenge

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 Spook Fish

Only catchable during the Night Market event (Winter 15-17). The submarine fishing has no tackle equipped.

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

Quality	Price	Multiplier
Normal	220g	1.0x
Silver	275g	1.25x
Gold	330g	1.5x
Iridium	440g	2.0x

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 Quality	Fish Value	Smoked Value
Normal	220g	440g
Silver	275g	550g
Gold	330g	660g
Iridium	440g	880g

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

Uses for Spook Fish

Night Market exclusive
Fish Pond

Did You Know?

Based on the real barreleye fish, which has transparent head and tubular eyes.