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Stardew Valley Bobber Machine
Bobber Machine guide for Stardew Valley 1.6 Fish Shop cosmetics, bobber style unlocks, 39 standard styles, 2 new fish per unlock, 76 fish completion, randomized bobbers, fishing line colors, Lucky Purple Shorts bonus style, Fish Collection routing, and readable fishing setups.
Quick facts
The Bobber Machine is on the right side of Willy's Fish Shop.
A new bobber style unlocks every time the player catches 2 new fish.
All 39 standard styles require 76 different fish, with one additional style tied to Lucky Purple Shorts.
Treat styles as a fish collection reward
Bobber Machine progress follows unique fish catches. It is not a gold sink; it is a visual reward path for completing more of the Fish Collection.
- Use seasonal fish pages, fish finder tools, and Magic Bait to fill missing windows.
- Expect styles to unlock in order rather than choosing any style immediately.
- The 10th style unlocks after 18 different fish, and all standard styles need 76.
Choose for readability
The machine is cosmetic, but bobber and fishing line colors can make long fishing sessions easier to read.
- Use high-contrast styles for dark water, mine pools, and festival pressure.
- Use randomized bobbers when variety is the goal.
- Pick a stable style for screenshots, videos, and guide imagery.