Stardew Valley – How to Get Tiger Trout

stardew valley how to get tiger trout

In this guide, you will learn how to get Tiger Trout while playing Stardew Valley.

Tiger Trout is a hybrid of the Brown and Brook Trout and is a rare catch. Unlike other fish, Tiger Trout cannot breed when placed in a Fish Pond.

Where to catch Tiger Trout in Stardew Valley

where to catch tiger trout in stardew valley
There is a chance Krobus will sell Tiger Trout on Wednesdays.

Tiger Trout can be found in the river flowing through Pelican Town or Cindersap Forest. The best time to catch this fish is between 6 AM to 7 PM during Fall and Winter.

Krobus occasionally sells Tiger Trout in his shop on Wednesdays for 200 Gold. Players can also buy it from the Travelling Cart for anywhere between 450 Gold to 1,000 Gold.

In addition, players with Forest Farm, Riverlands Farm, or Hill-Top Farm layouts may discover Tiger Trout swimming in their pond.

How to use Tiger Trout in Stardew Valley

how to use tiger trout in stardew valley
Willy appreciates Tiger Trout if you turn them in the Fish Shop.

Tiger Trout can be sold, cooked, and used for quests. This fish also makes for a great gift for Willy at the Fish Shop. However, it is not an ideal gift for other residents of Pelican Town.

Players can use Tiger Trout to cook Maki Rolls and Sashimi or to make Quality Fertilizer.

Tiger Trout is necessary to complete the River Fish Bundle in the Fish Tank of the Community Center.

There is a “Help Wanted” signpost that randomly appears outside the General Store during the Fall or Winter, and the request for Tiger Trout is from Willy. Players receive 150 Gold per fish and get to keep the fish.

Demetrius may request the player catch 10 Tiger Trouts during the Fall to control the Aquatic Overpopulation. This request is found at the Special Orders Board outside the Mayor’s Manor for a reward of Gold. Players receive 150 Gold and the crafting recipe for the Farm Computer.

Tiger Trout sells for 150 Gold or more, depending on the quality. Prices are increased by 25% for players with the Fisher Profession.


Stardew Valley is a farm life simulation game developed by ConcernedApe and initially released in 2016 for PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. It was later ported to Nintendo Switch in 2017, PlayStation Vita and iOS in 2018, and Android in 2019.

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