If you’re a fan of fishing in Stardew Valley, then you’ll be pleased to know about the Minnow, a new fish species that can be found in the game’s rivers and ponds (Stardew Valley Expanded). This fish species is considered one of the most important additions to the game due to its versatility and profitability. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what the Minnow is, its benefits, and how you can use it to your advantage.
What is the Minnow?
The Minnow is a small river fish that can be found in various locations:
| sells for | 20g |
| Sells to | shipping box, Willy |
| Recipes | Cooking: Fresh Maki Roll: Fish + Rice + Seaweed Fresh Sashimi: Fish Crafting: QualityFertilizer: Fish + Sap x2 Tailoring: Fish Shirt: Cloth + Minnow |
| Spawn Rules | weather: sunny time of day: 06:00 to 18:00 locations: Farm (Except Winter),Pelican Town,Forest,The Mountain,Blue Moon Vineyard,Shearwater Bridge,Adventurer Summit (Except Winter) |
| Fish pond drops | 23 to 95% chance each day of producing the first matched item: With 10 fish: 40% chance of wild Bait (1 to 6) With 3 fish: 40% chance of wild Bait (1 to 3) With 1 fish: 100% chance of Roe (1 to 2) |
| Produces dye | gray |
It is considered one of the most important additions to the game due to its versatility and profitability. When caught, the Minnow provides energy and health, which are essential resources for the player. In addition, it can be sold for 20g each, or even more when processed into roe, making it a great source of income.
Benefits of the Minnow
- Easy to catch and does not require special bait or lures.
- Easy to farm, as they can be bred in a fish pond and sold for a good price once they have matured.
- Can be used to make dishes such as Fresh Maki Roll and Fresh Sashimi.
- Can be used in crafting to make Quality Fertilizer or a Fish Shirt in Tailoring.
- Produces dye when used in the Tailoring skill.
- Has a chance of producing roe or wild bait when kept in a fish pond.
Using the Minnow to Your Advantage
The Minnow is a valuable resource for players who are looking to catch other fish species in the game, as the Minnow can producing wild bait used in fishing to catch them. In terms of cooking, the Minnow can be used to make dishes that can be sold for a good price, further increasing the player’s income. Additionally, the Minnow can be used in crafting to make Quality Fertilizer or a Fish Shirt in Tailoring, which can also be sold for a good price.
In conclusion, the Minnow is a valuable addition to the game as it provides players with energy, health, income, and versatility in cooking and crafting. Whether you’re just starting out in the game or are an experienced player, the Minnow is a resource that you won’t want to overlook. With its ease of catching and farming, it is a great source of income and can be used in a variety of ways to help players achieve their goals in the game.