How to catch Pufferfish in Stardew Valley

Looking to catch the elusive Pufferfish in Stardew Valley? Well here are some tips on when you can catch it, where to find it, and what it’s used for in the game.

There are over 70 fish to catch in Stardew Valley, with different fish appearing at different times of day, in different locations, and in different seasons. Many of these fish, like the rare Pufferfish, are used in bundles or quests.

So, if you’re looking for how and where to grab the Pufferfish. Here’s everything you need to know.

Contents

• Pufferfish prerequisites
• Pufferfish locations
• Uses for the Pufferfish

When to catch the Pufferfish in Stardew Valley

To catch the Pufferfish, you’ll need to fish in sunny weather in the Summer. Alternatively, if players are on Ginger Island, they can catch the Pufferfish during any season.

On top of this, you can only catch the Pufferfish between 12 pm and 4 pm in Stardew Valley, so you may be spending the better part of your afternoon trying to hook this fish.

Where to catch the Pufferfish in Stardew Valley

When it’s sunny, you’ll want to head to the Ocean to catch the Pufferfish. The Pufferfish is a very difficult fish to catch and is only one of two fish that have the “floater” behavior in the fishing minigame.

As mentioned above, you can also catch the Pufferfish on Ginger Island. Fans can find it on every island except Island North.

Pufferfish uses in Stardew Valley

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The Pufferfish can be used in three different recipes, although the below three do require just ‘Any Fish’ so you don’t specifically need to find a Pufferfish.

The three recipes are:

• Maki Roll
• Quality Fertilizer
• Sashimi

On top of this, the Pufferfish is used in the Specialty Fish Bundle in the Community Centre to help repair the Fish Tank and which gives the player five Beach Warp Totems.

The Pufferfish is also required for a handful of quests. During Year 2 in the Summer, Demetrius will ask for a Pufferfish by mail in the ‘Aquatic Research quest.’ The Pufferfish may also appear as a requested item on the help board in front of Pierre’s.

So, there you have it, that’s how to catch the elusive Pufferfish in Stardew Valley. Check out our other Stardew Valley guides and content:

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