Stardew Valley Best Fish to Smoke Guide

Priority

Stardew Valley Best Fish to Smoke Guide

Smoke fish when the doubled value beats the Coal opportunity cost. High-value fish, gold or iridium quality catches, legendary-route extras, Lava Eel, Catfish, Sturgeon, Blobfish, and festival catches are stronger targets than cheap common fish.

Route facts

Category
Priority
Focus
High value, high quality, narrow windows, and bulk catches
Source
https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Fish

Checklist

  • Smoke expensive fish first when the smoker or Coal supply is limited.
  • Use fish finder windows to plan high-value fishing days around smoker capacity.
  • Keep bundle, pond, quest, and cooking needs before smoking every copy.