Shad

Shad is one of the 70 varieties of fish you can catch in Stardew Valley. On this page, we will teach you everything you need to know about Shad, including where, when, and how to catch them. We will also go over the selling price and alternative uses of Shad so you can make the most of your catch.

Where to Catch Shad in Stardew Valley

Icon	Description	Uses
Lives in a school at sea, but returns to the rivers to spawn.	River Fish Bundle Quality Fish Bundle

Shad can be caught with a fishing pole in the rivers of Pelican Town. This includes the river in town and the Cindersap Forest River in the southern part of town.

If you don't have any luck catching Shad in the rivers, you can also buy them from the Traveling Cart from anywhere between 180g - 1000g depending on the quality.

You need two Shad in total to complete allCommunity CenterBundles. They are needed for both the River Fish Bundle and the Quality Fish Bundle, so don't forget to save some Shad for that!

When to Catch Shad in Stardew Valley

Shad are active between the hours of 9 AM - 2 AM, so they are essentially around all day. The catch, however, is that you can only hook them when it's raining. They're also only available during Spring, Summer, and Fall.

Shad Prices

Quality	Original Price	Fisherman Profession Price	Angler Profession Price
Normal	60g	75g	90g
Silver	75g	93g	112g
Gold	90g	112g	135g
Iridium	120g	150g	180g

Shad produce Roe when kept in ponds on your farm. Age your Roe in a Preserves Jar to create Aged Roe and sell it for double the price!

Looking for even more on Stardew Valley? Why not check out ourBeginner's Guide - Basics and Features,Things Stardew Valley Doesn't Tell Youor jump back to ourFishinghub.

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