Stardew Valley Fish Smoker Guide
Introduction
Fish Smoker is a crafting station added in Stardew Valley 1.6. It can smoke fish to greatly increase their sell price, an important tool for fishing players to increase income.
Acquisition
- Crafting: Recipe unlocked after reaching Fishing Level 6
- Recipe Materials:
- Hardwood x 10
- Moss x 10
- Coal x 5
- Copper Bar x 2
Usage
- Place Fish Smoker on the farm
- Interact with Fish Smoker to open interface
- Put in any fish
- Wait for processing to complete (takes some time)
- Remove finished Smoked Fish
Processing Results
- Smoked Fish: Processed fish product
- Smoked Fish sell price is 2x the raw material base sell price
- Smoked Fish can be eaten, restoring more energy and health
Processable Fish
Fish Smoker can process almost all fish:
Regular Fish
- All fish caught in rivers, ocean, lakes
- Including: Carp, Bass, Salmon, Tuna, etc.
Special Fish
- Legendary Fish
- Night Market fish
- Ginger Island fish
Cannot Process
- Shellfish (Clam, Cockle, etc.) usually cannot be put into Fish Smoker
- Trash items cannot be processed
Processing Time
- Processing takes some time (usually one game day or less)
- Processing time is not affected by season or weather
Sell Price Calculation
- Smoked Fish sell price = Raw fish base sell price x 2
- Not affected by raw material quality (Silver, Gold, Iridium fish have same processed sell price)
- Therefore, using base quality fish for processing is most cost-effective
Notes
- Can only process one fish at a time
- Cannot cancel after putting in fish (until processing is complete)
- Processed Smoked Fish quality is uniform
- Can place multiple Fish Smokers for simultaneous processing
- Smoked Fish can be gifted, but villagers react the same as unprocessed fish
Strategy Tips
- For high-value fish (such as Legendary Fish), smoking can yield huge profits
- Batch smoke after fishing, establish a smoked fish processing line
- Combined with Fisher and Angler profession bonuses, Smoked Fish sell price can be further increased
- Keep base quality fish for smoking, high-quality fish may be more profitable to sell directly
Skill Bonuses
Fishing Skill Bonuses
- Fisher: Fish sell price increased by 25%
- Angler: Fish sell price increased by 50% (advanced Fisher)
These bonuses stack with Fish Smoker’s 2x sell price, producing extremely high profits.
Comparison with Other Processing Equipment
| Equipment | Processable Items | Sell Price Increase | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Smoker | Fish | 2x | Dedicated to fish |
| Keg | Some fish (such as Sturgeon Roe) | Very high | Needs Fish Pond coordination |
| Dehydrator | Fruits, Mushrooms | Medium | Cannot process fish |
Related Items
- Keg: Can brew certain fish products (such as Sturgeon Roe)
- Fish Pond: Raises fish, forms industry chain with Fish Smoker
- Bait and Tackle: Improve fishing efficiency
Version History
- Version 1.6: Added crafting station
This guide is based on Stardew Valley 1.6. Game content may change with updates; refer to the official Wiki for latest information.