Stingray
A flat fish with a venomous tail spine. Gracefully glides through tropical waters.
Quick answer
Where to catch Stingray in Stardew Valley
Catch Stingray at Ginger Island during Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter from 6:00 AM - 2:00 AM in any weather. It sells for 180g at normal quality and 360g when smoked; difficulty 80 makes tackle preparation important.
Ginger Island
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
6:00 AM - 2:00 AM, any weather
180g base, 360g iridium
120g Roe -> 240g Aged Roe
Cork Bobber or Trap Bobber
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
180g
Normal quality
Smoke once
360g
+180g before Coal and machine time
One pond product
120g Roe → 240g
Aged Roe; not daily profit
Is Stingray worth keeping?
Keep Stingray if it fills a bundle, recipe, gift, Fish Pond, or collection goal.
When to sell or smoke it
Sell or smoke extra Stingray when you need gold and do not have a specific use for it.
Fish Pond and Roe
120g Roe can become 240g Aged Roe. Fish Pond output depends on pond population and random daily production rolls. Formula value: 120g Roe, then 240g 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
Stingray 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 4 days
| Possible item | Quantity | Overall daily chance |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | 1 | 9.5% |
| Dragon Tooth | 1 | 5.1% |
| Cinder Shard | 2-5 | 8.0% |
| Magma Cap | 1 | 3.6% |
| Roe | 1 minimum | 69% |
Where & When to Find Stingray
Location
- Ginger Island
Found in the ocean waters around Ginger Island and in the Pirate Cove.
Time & Conditions
Difficulty & Catching Strategy
Difficulty: 80
HardChallenging catch requiring skill
Sinker Behavior
Tends to drop toward the bottom of the bar. Will occasionally jump up.
Tip: Keep your bar low and be ready for sudden upward jumps.
Expert Tips for Stingray
Ginger Island exclusive fish. Fairly difficult with sinker behavior. Cast in the Pirate Cove area.
Recommended Tackle
Cork Bobber
Larger fishing bar
Best for: Hard fish like legendaries
Trap Bobber
Slower catch bar drain
Best for: Difficult fish that move a lot
Tackle requires an Iridium Rod. Purchase from Willy's shop at Fishing Level 6.
Sell Prices by Quality
| Quality | Price |
|---|---|
| Normal | 180g |
| Silver | 225g |
| Gold | 270g |
| Iridium | 360g |
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 | 180g | 360g |
| Silver | 225g | 450g |
| Gold | 270g | 540g |
| Iridium | 360g | 720g |
Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.
Uses for Stingray
- Ginger Island exclusive
- Fish Pond (Stingray Roe)
- High difficulty catch
Did You Know?
Stingrays are closely related to sharks and have been around for 150 million years.