The largemouth bass in Stardew Valley is a fish found in the Mountain Lake. Active from 6am to 7pm, this fish prefers all types of weather. Many players target it during fishing quests, as its catch can satisfy both village requests and ‘Lake Fish Bundle’ requirements.
We will cover how to catch a Largemouth Bass, gifts, recipes and dishes, healing and energy, and sale prices for each quality of the fish from basic to Iridium.
How can you get a Largemouth Bass?
There are a few ways you can obtain a Largemouth Bass:
- Location: Can be caught in the Mountain Lake in any season via the Fishing Minigame.
- Purchase: Has a chance of appearing at the Travelling Cart, where it can be bought for 300-1000g.
- Garbage Cans: The Largemouth Bass can be found randomly in any of the 8 Garbage Cans around Pelican Town.
The Best place to catch a Largemouth Bass in Stardew Valley in the Mountain Lake.
Largemouth Bass Fishing Times
We have provided a table of all the times you can catch a Largemouth Bass, including the season it can be caught and the chance you have to catch one.
| Season | Time Available | Chance |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | 6am – 7pm | 20% |
| Summer | 6am – 7pm | 20% |
| Fall | 6am – 7pm | 15% |
| Winter | 6am – 7pm | 15% |
How Is the Largemouth Bass Used in Stardew Valley?
The Largemouth Bass has several uses throughout Stardew Valley.
Bundles
Lake Fish Bundle- Quality Fish Bundle (Gold or Iridium Quality)
Lake Fish Bundle
Quality Fish Bundle (Gold or Iridium Quality)Healing
| Quality | Energy | Healing |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | 38 | 17 |
Silver  | 53 | 23 |
Gold  | 68 | 30 |
Iridium  | 98 | 44 |
Selling
| Quality | Base | Fisher (Lvl 5 Profession) | Angler (Lvl 10 Profession) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 100g | 125g | 150g |
| Silver | 125g | 156g | 187g |
| Gold | 150g | 187g | 225g |
| Iridium | 200g | 250g | 300g |
Gifts
- Gifting any gift on any Villager’s birthday will increase (or decrease) the friendship points received by x8 (eg. +640 for a loved gift)
- Gifting during the Feast of the Winter Star will increase (or decrease) the friendship points received by x5 (eg. +400 for a loved gift)
| Friendship (+Points) | Villagers |
|---|---|
| Loves (+80) | Nobody |
| Likes (+45) | Nobody |
| Neutral (+20) | Demetrius • Elliott • Leo • Linus • Pam • Sebastian • Willy |
| Dislikes (-20) | Abigail • Alex • Caroline • Clint • Dwarf • Emily • George Gus • Harvey • Jas • Jodi • Kent • Krobus • Leah • Lewis Marnie • Maru • Penny • Robin • Sam • Sandy • Shane Vincent • Wizard |
| Hates (-40) | Evelyn • Haley • Pierre |
Largemouth Bass Quests
A table of all the quests that involve a Largemouth Bass in Stardew Valley, including who/what gives you the quest, how many fish are required to complete it and the rewards from completing the quest.
| Quest | Quest Giver | No. Fish Required | Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Casserole | Jodi | 1 | Cutscene at Jodi’s house. |
| Item Delivery | Help Wanted Board | 1 | 300g + 150 Friendship Points |
| Fishing | Help Wanted Board | 1-4 | 100g per fish (you keep the fish) |
| Aquatic Overpopulation | Special Orders Board | 10 | Value of fish + Farm Computer recipe |
| Fish Pond | Dorado, Lingcod, or Pike | 2 | Increase pond size from 5 to 7 |
Recipes
The Largemouth Bass can be used as an ingredient to make the following meals:
- Crispy Bass
- Maki Roll (Any Fish)
- Quality Fertilizer (Any Fish)
- Sashimi (Any Fish)
Crispy Bass
Maki Roll (Any Fish)
Quality Fertilizer (Any Fish)
Sashimi (Any Fish)Tailoring
The only item able to be crafted via the sewing machine is the Fishing Vest.
