Tiger Trout
A rare hybrid fish with striking patterns. The result of crossbreeding brown and brook trout.
Quick answer
Where to catch Tiger Trout in Stardew Valley
Catch Tiger Trout at River during Fall, Winter from 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM in any weather. It sells for 150g at normal quality and 300g when smoked.
River
Fall, Winter
6:00 AM - 7:00 PM, any weather
150g base, 300g iridium
105g Roe -> 210g Aged Roe
Trap Bobber or Cork Bobber
Keep one for the River Fish Bundle before selling extras
Price decision
Sell, smoke, or use a Fish Pond?
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Sell directly
150g
Normal quality
Smoke once
300g
+150g before Coal and machine time
One pond product
105g Roe → 210g
Aged Roe; not daily profit
Is Tiger Trout worth keeping?
Keep at least one Tiger Trout for the River Fish Bundle. It only appears in Fall or Winter rivers, so grabbing one during your first Fall removes a common bundle delay.
When to sell or smoke it
Sell or smoke extras after the bundle is covered. The 150g base value is solid, but Tiger Trout is not a must-stockpile fish.
Fish Pond and Roe
Treat a Tiger Trout pond as a completion choice, not a main money plan. It is better to use serious Fish Pond space on fish with stronger processed output. Formula value: 105g Roe, then 210g 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
Tiger Trout 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
No reproduction
| Possible item | Quantity | Overall daily chance |
|---|---|---|
| Roe | 1-2 minimum | 95% |
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What to do with Tiger Trout
Target rivers in Fall or Winter from 6 AM to 7 PM. Pair the trip with other river goals so you are not spending a whole day on one medium-difficulty fish.
River Fish Bundle before profit
Required for the River Fish Bundle.
Waiting until Spring or Summer will not work. Tiger Trout is a Fall/Winter fish, and dart behavior makes low fishing level attempts more frustrating.
Where & When to Find Tiger Trout
Location
- River
A rare catch in rivers during fall and winter.
Time & Conditions
Difficulty & Catching Strategy
Difficulty: 60
MediumModerate challenge
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 Tiger Trout
The darting behavior can be tricky. Wait for it to slow down before adjusting your bar. More common than you might expect in rivers.
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
| Quality | Price |
|---|---|
| Normal | 150g |
| Silver | 187g |
| Gold | 225g |
| Iridium | 300g |
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 | 150g | 300g |
| Silver | 187g | 374g |
| Gold | 225g | 450g |
| Iridium | 300g | 600g |
Formula: fish sell price x 2. See the formula audit for source notes.
Uses for Tiger Trout
- High-value fish
- Sashimi
- Quality fish pond
Did You Know?
Tiger trout are sterile hybrids, meaning they cannot reproduce. All tiger trout must be deliberately bred.