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Fish Ponds were introduced with version 1.4 of Stardew Valley and it allows you to breed fishes caught throughout your playthrough. You can place any two fishes of the same type in a pond, and not only more fish but also a variety of products like Roe and Magma Geodes. These items can then be sold to obtain a consistent and passive source of income in Stardew Valley.
This guide will walk you through how to make a pond in Stardew Valley, how to upgrade its capacity, and what are the best fishes to breed in it.
NOTE: Parts of this article are subjective and reflect the writer's opinion.
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How to make a Fish Pond in Stardew Valley
The Fish Pond is a type of farming structure that you can purchase from Robin at the Carpenter Shop. A Pond will take two in-game days to construct and require the following materials:
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- 200 Stones - Stones can be easily collected from the overworld or by breaking stones with a pickaxe on your farm, Skull Cavern, or the Mines.
- Five Green Algae - Green Algae can be acquired in any season by fishing in fishing spots spread across the map.
- Five Seaweed - Seaweed can also be found by fishing in the ocean or tidal pools during any season.
- 5000 gold
After collecting the aforementioned materials, simply talk to Robin at the Carpenter’s Shop and select the desired place where you wish to construct your pond. Do note that a pond occupies a 5x5 area, so ensure to have the desired area cleaned up before starting construction.
How do Fish Ponds work in Stardew Valley?
Ponds in Stardew Valley can hold any type of fish except the Legendary Fish. Each Fish Pond can hold only one species. So, if you’re planning to breed multiple species, then you will need to construct multiple ponds.
However, you can change the type of fish in an existing pond by selecting the “Empty Pond” option. This will empty your pond for new fish but will destroy any remaining fish, so make sure to collect any Roe or fish in your inventory before selecting this option.
To start your aquaculture journey, simply hold the fish in your hand and right-click on the pond to “throw” the fish into it. You will need at least two fish of the same type to begin breeding.
Once there are two fish of the same species in the pond, they will start reproducing and spawn a new fish every one to five days up to the limit of the pond. This applies to all fishes in the game except Tiger Trout, which do not reproduce and must be obtained via fishing with a magic bait.
Fish Ponds also generate Roe, which can be gifted to villagers, eaten to restore 50 energy and 22 health, or sold to a merchant for a price.
How to upgrade the Fish Pond in Stardew Valley
At the base level, a Fish Pond allows you to place a maximum of three fish at a time. The exceptions to this are Ghostfish, Ice Pip, Lava Eel, Slimejack, Blobfish, Void Salmon, and Woodskip fishes, where only one can be placed in a base-level pond.
After a pond reaches its full capacity, an exclamation mark will appear on top of it. Interacting with said pond will trigger a Fish Quest where you will need to search for specific items to raise its maximum capacity.
Here’s a list of Fish Quests and items required to fulfill them:
Best fishes for Fish Ponds in Stardew Valley
You can not only sell any excess fish, but also all the Roe and produce you get out of them, making Fish Ponds a very solid source of passive income. However, you need to put the right fish in your Fish Pond to maximize your earnings.
Here’s a list of the best fishes for your Fish Pond in Stardew Valley:
- Lava Eel
- Sturgeon
- Super Cucumber
- Rainbow Trout
- Spook Fish
- Ice Pip
- Blobfish
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