Fishing is an essential skill everyone needs to learn if they want to be completely self-sufficient inStardew Valley. There is awide variety of fish players can catchin the deep blue waters of the valley. Among these, the Perch stands out due to its distinctive yellow-green body with vertical stripes on the sides.
Perchare small fish, with sizes varying between 10 and 25 inches. As such, players often have a hard time locating them. This guide covers everything players need to know about catching Perch and using it tomake profits inStardew Valley.
How to Catch Perch
Perch are freshwater fish and inhabit rivers, lakes, and ponds. Players can catch these fish in the following locations inStardew Valley:
However, thesefish can only be caught in theWinterseason. The weather or time of day does not influence the player’s ability to catch Perch. If players wish to catch Perch in other seasons, they can use aMagic Bait.
Additionally, those who have selected theRiverlands Farm, theHill-topFarm, or theWilderness Farmlayouts can catch Perch by fishing on the premises of their farm.
Alternatively, if players don’t want to dedicate time to fishing, they can simply checkGarbage Cans in Winter, as there are chances of finding Perch inside them. Perch fish may also randomly appear in theTraveling Cartwith prices ranging from 165 to 1,000 gold.
Uses of Perch
The best use of thePerch fish inStardew Valleyis to sell it. The selling price of Perch varies based on its quality. Those with theFisher or Angler Professionscan enjoy higher prices.
Besides selling Perch,players can use it for cookingSashimiand Maki Rollsor craftingQuality Fertilizer.
Additionally, Perch fish may be requested in Winter at the “Help Wanted” board outside Pierre’s General Store as part of anItem DeliveryorFishingquest. In the Winter, Demetrius may also request players to catch10 Perchfish at the “Special Orders” board, located outside the Mayor’s Manor, to help control the Aquatic Overpopulation. Completing these quests gives players unique rewards.
