There are a lot of activities that you can pursue in Stardew Valley, ranging from farming to monster slaying. As with most cozy farming games, you’ll also be able to whip out a fishing rod and fish in any body of water that you come across.
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While fishing can be done with just the rod, you can also use bait, which provides a variety of benefits such as causing fish to bite faster. In this guide, we are going to take a look at how you can attach bait to your rod, as well as the different types of bait options that exist.
What Rods Can Have Bait?
Only three rod types can hold bait, which you can find listed below.
The rod that you get for free at the start of the game cannot hold bait, so you will need to purchase the Fiberglass Rod for 1,800 if you want to start using this material. Eventually, you can upgrade to the Iridium Rod, which can hold bait and tackle.
Once you claim Fishing mastery, you can get the Advanced Iridium Rod, which can hold bait and two separate tackles.
How To Attach Bait To A Rod
Once you have one of the three rods listed above, you can put some bait on it. The exact method depends on where you are playing the game. Below, you can check out what to press in order to attach bait based on your console.
|
Console |
How To Attach Bait |
Remove Bait |
|---|---|---|
|
PC |
Left-click on the bait to pick it up, and then right-click on the rod to attach it. |
Right-click on rod |
|
Nintendo Switch |
Press A to pick up the bait, and then Y on the rod to attach it. |
Press Y on Rod |
|
PlayStation |
Press X to pick up the bait, and then Square on the rod to attach it. |
Press X on Rod |
|
Xbox |
Press A to pick up the bait, and then X on the rod to attach it. |
Press X on Rod |
|
Mobile |
Drag the bait (in your inventory) on top of the rod. |
You cannot remove bait on the mobile version of Stardew Valley. |
Bait can also be added to Crab Pots
by holding it and interacting with the pot.
All Bait Types In Stardew Valley
Now that you know about attaching bait, let’s take a final look at the bait options in the game. These are all attached the same way, regardless of the type.
|
Bait Type |
Effects |
How To Obtain |
Crating Recipe |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bait |
Fish bite faster |
Fishing Level 2 |
1x Bug Meat |
|
Wild Bait |
Chance to catch 2 fish at once |
4-Heart Cutscene with Linus |
10x Fiber 5x Slime 5x Bug Meat |
|
Magic Bait |
Catch fish from any season/time of day (from the associated body of water) |
Purchase 20 with 5 Qi Gems in Qi’s Walnut Room Purchase recipe for 20 Qi Gems |
3x Bug Meat 1x Radioactive Ore |
|
Deluxe Bait |
Fish bite faster Increases size of fishing bar |
Fishing Level 4 |
5x Bait 2x Moss |
|
Challenge Bait |
Getting a perfect catch causes you to catch 3x the fish If the fish leaves the fishing bar, the total will be reduced by one (if the fish leaves the bar 3 times, then the fish will escape) |
Claiming Fishing Mastery |
5x Bone Fragment 2x Moss |
|
Targeted Bait |
Increases your chance to catch a specific fish |
Put a specific fish in the Bait Maker to get its Targeted Bait |
Fish of Choice |
While the Magnet
item may look like a tackle, it’s technically a bait. This item increases the chances of finding a treasure chest while fishing, and can be crafted with Fishing level nine.
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