Smoking your catch can increase the value of fishing, so you need to get this item ASAP. Check out how to craft a Fish Smoker in Stardew Valley to earn money quickly.
How to get Stardew Valley Fish Smoker
To make the Stardew Valley Fish Smoker, you must first purchase the recipe at the Fish Shop, which is open from 9 AM to 5 PM, so make sure not to miss the time. Willy also doesn't work on sunny Saturdays and spends his day fishing instead.
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The Fish Smoker costs 10k Gold, so it will take some effort to purchase it, but it's definitely worth it. This item doubles the value of all the fish you catch; it will pay itself off pretty quickly. It is also very easy to use. All you have to do is place a fish into the Smoker along with coal, and you'll get smoked fish.
Once you have the recipe, you can craft the Fish Smoker from:
- Hardwood x10
- Sea Jelly x1
- River Jelly x1
- Cave Jelly x1
However, if you choose to go with a Riverland farm and focus on fishing, then you'll get a Fish Smoker at the start so you don't have to go through the trouble of purchasing the recipe.
How to earn money fast in Stardew Valley
When you start a new year, it can be challenging to earn money for expensive upgrades like the Fish Smoker. If you want to earn money fast in Stardew Valley, focus on some specific things in Year One.
Make sure to sell everything you collect from the land. Even if you have craftable items and quests that ask you to build something, it's not worth it just yet. Put everything you have collected throughout the day (wood, stone, sap, berries, etc.) in the box next to your house to sell them.
If you want to get a Fish Smoker, you have to go fish! It's free since you get a Bamboo pole from Willy. Of course, you can also purchase bait and better poles from the Fish Shop. As you level up your fishing, you will also get better at the minigame. Try to explore different locations for a variety of fish. You can also fix up the bridge to the right of the Fish Shop. This is an area with a lot of Corals, Shells, and Oysters, which you can also sell.
You should also buy as many seeds as you can and plant a bit of farmland in the Spring season. If it's a sunny day, remember to water the crops (I've forgotten to do this so many times; it's embarrassing).
If you want to stay current with the game, check out the Latest Stardew Valley Patch Notes on Pro Game Guides.
