Stonefish
A rare fish found deep in the mines. Disguised as a rock, it's nearly impossible to spot until hooked.
Quick answer
Where to catch Stonefish in Stardew Valley
Catch Stonefish at Mines (Floor 20) during Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter from Any in any weather. It sells for 300g at normal quality and 600g when smoked.
Mines (Floor 20)
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Any, any weather
300g base, 600g iridium
180g Roe -> 360g Aged Roe
Lead Bobber or Trap Bobber
Good collection fish; sell extras unless you want Roe
Price decision
Sell, smoke, or use a Fish Pond?
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Sell directly
300g
Normal quality
Smoke once
600g
+300g before Coal and machine time
One pond product
180g Roe → 360g
Aged Roe; not daily profit
Is Stonefish worth keeping?
Keep one Stonefish for collection routes or a Mine Fish Pond. It is easy to target because Floor 20 works in any season and at any time.
When to sell or smoke it
Sell extras if you need quick money. At 300g base value, Stonefish is a clean mid-game catch without complex processing decisions.
Fish Pond and Roe
Stonefish Roe is useful but not top tier. Build the pond for completion, not because it beats Lava Eel, Sturgeon, or Blobfish. Formula value: 180g Roe, then 360g 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
Stonefish 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
70%
Maximum population
10
Population growth
Every 5 days
| Possible item | Quantity | Overall daily chance |
|---|---|---|
| Geode | 1-5 | 15% |
| Stone | 30 | 6.8% |
| Diamond | 1 | 0.7% |
| Copper Ore | 5 | 7.3% |
| Roe | 1 minimum | 41% |
Best route
What to do with Stonefish
Go to Mines Floor 20 and fish the mine lake in any season, time, or weather. Stonefish is easier than Ice Pip, but sinker behavior means you should keep the bar lower than usual.
Accessible mine fish for collection and mid-value Roe
Not required for the standard Community Center Fish Tank bundles.
Do not spend premium pond space on Stonefish if you still need Lava Eel, Sturgeon, Blobfish, or Ice Pip. Stonefish is useful, but it is a completion and mid-value pond choice.
Where & When to Find Stonefish
Location
- Mines (Floor 20)
Found on floor 20 of the mines.
Time & Conditions
Difficulty & Catching Strategy
Difficulty: 65
MediumModerate challenge
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 Stonefish
Worth seeking out for its high base value. Sinker behavior—keep your bar low.
Recommended Tackle
Lead Bobber
Bar doesn't bounce
Best for: Sinker behavior fish
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 | 300g |
| Silver | 375g |
| Gold | 450g |
| Iridium | 600g |
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 | 300g | 600g |
| Silver | 375g | 750g |
| Gold | 450g | 900g |
| Iridium | 600g | 1,200g |
Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.
Uses for Stonefish
- High-value mine fish
- Sashimi
- Collector's item
Did You Know?
Real stonefish are one of the most venomous fish in the world, camouflaging as rocks on the ocean floor.