Where to Find Sandfish in Stardew Valley in 2024

Sandfish is one of the 70 fish you can catch in Stardew Valley and getting all the different types of fish available can be a real challenge. Especially for players who are looking for the rarer species in the game. In this guide, I'm going to go over everything you need to know about the sandfish in Stardew Valley. From where to catch it and what to use it for, at the end of this, you'll know exactly what you need to do to find and catch this rare fish.

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What is the Sandfish?

The sandfish is one of the more distinct fish species in the game due to its appearance and location. They're sandy, yellow-brown, and are found in the desert. It's based on real-life sandfish who have this coloration to help them blend seamlessly into sand which helps them hide from predators and hunt for food.

The sandfish has a decent value. Its base selling price is 75 gold, but if you catch an iridium-quality sandfish and have the angler profession, the price rises to 225 gold. Beyond selling, Sandfish are useful in crafting recipes like Maki Rolls and Quality Fertilizer. Additionally, if you're completing the community center, you'll need one sandfish for the Specialty Fish Bundle.

Where to Catch Sandfish

To catch a sandfish, head to the northwest section of the Calico Desert. The specific fishing spot is a small pond situated near the entrance to Skull Cavern. This pond is your primary location for finding sandfish. Sandfish are active from 6 AM to 8 PM, so plan your fishing trips within these hours. They can be caught in any weather and season. To optimize your chances, consider using bait and tackle, which can increase your catch rate.

How to Access Calico Desert

To reach the Calico Desert, you first need to restore the bus service. There are two primary methods to unlock the bus:

• Community Center: Complete all four bundles in the Vault section of the Community Center. This option costs 42,500 gold. Once completed, you’ll receive a restored bus stop, allowing you to travel to the Calico Desert.
• Joja Community Development Form: If you’ve joined JojaMart, you can purchase the bus stop improvement for 40,000 gold. This method involves buying the Joja Community Development Form from Morris at JojaMart.

Both of these methods give you access to the bus, but if you prefer a quicker route, the JojaMart option is a little bit more efficient. If you want to avoid the cost of restoring the bus, you can use alternative methods to reach the Calico Desert:

• Warp Totem: Desert: This item teleports you directly to the desert and can be crafted or purchased from the Traveling Cart for 100,000 gold. It's a convenient option if you have one on hand.
• Desert Obelisk: Once you have the Desert Obelisk, located on your farm after building it, you can teleport to the desert for free. This requires completing the "Statue of Perfection" bundle and costs 1,000,000 gold and 5 Iridium Bars to construct.

Wrapping Up

Catching the sandfish in Stardew Valley requires heading to the northwest pond in the Calico Desert, with the best fishing times being between 6 AM and 8 PM. I recommend using deluxe bait and a barbed hook lure because it makes your catch more secure. It causes the green fishing bar to stick to your catch.

By following these tips and utilizing the methods to access the Calico Desert, you’ll be well on your way to completing your Specialty Fish Bundle and making the most of this unique desert fish. Enjoy your fishing adventure and explore the Calico Desert to uncover all the opportunities it has to offer.

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This article was written by Brianna Goulet.