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An Eel is one of the 70 fish you can catch in Stardew Valley. In this Fishing Guide, you'll learn where and when you can catch an Eel as well as for how much you can sell this fish for.

Where Can You Catch an Eel

Icon Description Uses
Eel.pngA long, slippery little fish.
  • Night Fishing Bundle
  • Flames Shirt

You'll need 1 Eel to complete the Night Fishing Bundle in the Fish Tank at the Community Center. To catch this type of fish, go to the ocean located at the beach south of town.

Ocean Fishing Location Stardew Valley.jpg

Alternatively, you could buy an Eel from the Traveling Cart for 255-1,000g.

When Can You Catch an Eel

Eels spawn during the Spring and Fall on rainy weather from 4 PM to 2 AM. 

Eel Sell Prices

Quality Original Price Fishing Profession Price Angler Profession Price
Normal 85g 106g 127g
Silver 106g 132g 159g
Gold 127g 158g 190g
Iridium 170g 212g 255g

Another way to make a profit out of Eel is to put the fish in a Fish Pond where it'll make Brown Eel Roe. You can later turn this Roe into an Artisan Good by placing it in a Preserve Jar and making Aged Roe (which has a base price sell of 144g)

Looking for even more on Stardew Valley? Why not check out our Beginner's Guide - Basics and Features, Things Stardew Valley Doesn't Tell You or jump back to our Fishing hub.

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