Troubleshooting
Stardew Valley Wrong Bait Risk Guide
Targeted Bait can backfire when the named fish is not catchable in the current conditions. If the fish is unavailable, the hook selection can become worse and trash chances can rise.
Route facts
- Category
- Troubleshooting
- Focus
- Unavailable fish and trash-heavy hooks
- Source
- https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Targeted_Bait#Notes
Checklist
- Do not attach targeted bait before confirming the fish is in season and in the location.
- Switch bait when the weather or time window closes.
- Use ordinary, deluxe, magic, or challenge bait when the goal is broad fishing rather than one fish.