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Stardew Valley Bait Maker Guide - Crafting Station for Making Bait

Crafting station for making bait

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Stardew Valley Bait Maker Guide

Introduction

Bait Maker is a craftable device added in Stardew Valley 1.6, used to convert fish into specific types of bait.

Unlock Condition

  • Recipe unlocked after reaching Fishing Level 6

Crafting Materials

  • Iron Bar x3
  • Coral x3
  • Sea Urchin x1

Function

Put any fish into the Bait Maker, and after a certain time it will produce Targeted Bait corresponding to that fish type.

  • Targeted Bait greatly increases the chance of catching that type of fish when fishing
  • Different fish produce different colors and effects of bait
  • Production time is about 10 minutes (game time)

Usage Tips

  1. Use common fish (such as Carp, Herring) to mass-produce Targeted Bait
  2. Prepare corresponding bait in advance when challenging Legendary Fish or seasonal fish
  3. Combined with high-quality rods and bait slot upgrades to improve fishing efficiency