Where to catch Eel in Stardew Valley

Ishan Vashishth
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Eel is among the variety of fish you can catch in Stardew Valley. If you’re wondering how to catch it, here’s what you need to know.

Fishing in Stardew Valley is more than just a leisure activity; it’s a quest to find rare and valuable fish that can be used in recipes, sold for a profit, or added to the Community Centre.

Eels are one such fish that is essential to catch if you want to progress through the story. However, certain conditions must be met before catching them.

Here’s everything you need to know about catching Eels and various uses for the fish in Stardew Valley.

How to catch Eel in Stardew Valley

Eels can only be caught in the water during Spring and Fall. It is also important to remember that you can only catch Eels when it’s raining.

Additionally, Eels can only be caught between 4 PM and 2 AM. To maximize your chances of catching an Eel, it’s advisable to upgrade your fishing rod and use bait.

How to use Eels

Eel has various uses in Stardew Valley, with one of the most essential ones being for the night fishing bundle in the Community Center. This is required to repair the Community Center and progress through the story.

Eels can also be used to produce Eel Roe. All you need to do is place Eels in your fish pond, after which they will produce Eel Roe which can then be used as an ingredient in Aged Roe, Caviar, or in the spool of the Sewing Machine.

Other than that, here are some recipes you can use Eels for:

ItemRecipe
Fried Eelx1 Eel, x1 Oil 
Maki Rollx1 Any fish, x1 Seaweed, x1 Rice 
Quality Fertilizerx2 Sap, x1 Any fish
Sashimix1 Any fish
Spicy Eelx1 Eel, x1 Hot Pepper

That’s all you need to know about catching Eels in Stardew Valley. Check out our guide on how to catch the pufferfish. You can also check out some of the most profitable crops in Stardew Valley if you’re looking to make money.