Mastering the Art of Catching Stardew Valley Walleye!

Fishing in Stardew Valley might seem like a pointless activity to some from the offset. But, it is incredibly rewarding and challenging. Stardew Valley Walleye  prefers specific seasons and weather to be in ideal hunting state. To assist with this, we have put together a guide that will tell you everything about catching Stardew Valley Walleye. In this lesson, we will address the optimal times and locations for fishing. Moreover, we will provide you with necessary knowledge of baiting your catch and tips that are sure to help.

How To Catch Stardew Valley Walleye?

Stardew Valley Walleye is not hard to catch, unlike Stardew Valley Catfish. But, you need to plan carefully and have some time. Both of which depend on weather and time.

This fish can only be found in fall when it is a rainy day. This would imply that you have to wait for the right season when it rains. It is available after certain hours in the rivers, lakes and ponds.

Steps to Catch a Walleye:

• Wait for fall. Walleye are only present in the fall season, so be sure you’re working during that time of year.
• Check the weather. Walleye only show up on rainy days. If the weather won’t comply, use a Rain Totem.
• Fish 12 PM-2 AM. This is the time frame that Walleye are in-game. So, during these times you want to be out there fishing.
• Use a fishing rod. You will need at least a basic rod to fish the Walleye; accessories can help you catch this fishery faster.

If you follow these steps closely, then with ideal time and conditions to land a Walleye your chance will be better.

Where and When to Catch Walleye?

Stardew Valley Walleye can be caught in multiple locations in Stardew Valley. But, the conditions have to be perfect for it to appear. Location and timing for catching a Walleye:

Season: Fall (or Winter if using a Rain Totem)

Weather: Rainy

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Location: 

• Pelican Town River. The river that cuts through the town of Pelican is not a bad place to search for Walleye.
• Cindersap Forest Pond. Like Mountain Lake, this small pond in the southeast of your farm is another Walleye-containing location.
• Mountain Lake. The lake near the Mines and Carpenter’s Shop is a fantastic place to fish for Walleye.
• Forest Farm Pond. If you choose the Forest Farm layout, your farm has a pond that contains Walleye during rainy days in fall.

Fish in one of these locations on a rainy day, added into that the best time and your chances of hooking up with a Walleye will increase.

What is the Best Bait for Walleye?

Bait is a useful tool in Stardew Valley that you can use to catch fish faster by enabling the time during which a fish will bite. But, bait has no say in what kind of fish you are going to catch. However, it does have a part that plays on how often the fishes bite and attack.

Getting out there and knotting on some bait is a huge time saver when you are wanting to catch yourself a Walleye which only appears at certain times.

Best bait: it remains effective in catching these game fish. It is crafted from bug meat, or purchased at Willy’s shop. You can add it to any of your upgraded rods such as Iridium Rod or Fiberglass Rod.

Using bait does not directly raise your chances of catching a Walleye. But, baits increase the frequency you can get bites and increase the overall chance that when it is right to catch this certain species.

If you want to maximize efficiency, the Trap Bobber tackle with bait can be considered. The Trap Bobber decreases the speed at which fish slip off your reel, this can be useful for catching fish that you might find more challenging like Walleye.

Stardew Valley Walleye Tips

Now you have learnt everything about where, when and how to catch a Stardew Valley Walleye for beginners. Next up, we have some additional tips that may also come handy along the way.

Use a Rain Totem in Winter. While you can only catch Walleye during the fall, they will show up even if it’s winter and raining. To fill out the calendar, craft a Rain Totem to know whether it’s raining during Winter.

Upgrade Your Fishing Rod. To fish more successfully in Stardew Valley is by using a new rod. You can get the Fiberglass Rod early on which will allow you to use bait and tackle or you could save up for an Iridium Rod. As soon as you have an improved rod, attach accessories to your tackle (Trap Bobber or Cork Bobber) making Walleye fishing much easier.

Improve Your Fishing Skill. As your fishing skill level goes up, you will have an easier time catching those Walleyes. You increase your fishing skill by simply doing more of it, or you can eat food which will temporarily give a buff boost at certain levels. Dish o’ The Sea is a meal example that gives +3 boost to your fishing level for 5 minutes.

Try Different Locations. Gone are the days of immobile Walleye fishing. The Walleye is found in rivers, lakes and ponds — however rates of success can change depending on if it’s a river or pond for example.

Pay Attention To Time. Do note that Walleye can only be obtained from 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM, so don’t even bother trying if you’re planning on catching one outside of this time frame.

Conclusion

While Stardew Valley Walleye may be hard to find, it becomes very possible when you know what and how to approach it. Timing and weather are everything with this fish, remember that. If nights without rain aren’t your style, aim for more rainy fall days and fish using the same time frame between 12:00 PM-2:0AM but at different locations. If you’re looking for articles similar to this, check out VGamerz for all the latest gaming guides and advice! You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram.