Fish Calendar
Shad is caught at River during Spring / Summer / Fall. Time window: 9:00 AM - 2:00 AM. Weather: Rain. Difficulty: 45. Base sell price: 60g. It is used for a Community Center bundle, so check the guide links before the season changes.
A rainy-weather river fish available in spring, summer, and fall.
Last checked: 2026-05-17 · Source: Stardew Valley Wiki
Look for Shad during Spring / Summer / Fall at River. Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 AM. Weather: Rain.
Chase Shad when Spring / Summer / Fall is active, the 9:00 AM - 2:00 AM time window fits your day, and wait for Rain weather before making the trip. For planning, catch and store one before selling extras.
Skip the trip when the season or weather is wrong, but make a plan to return before the bundle window closes. The location is River, so combine the fishing trip with nearby errands when possible.
How to use this data
Fish pages are most useful when you turn the season, weather, time, and location fields into a short fishing plan before the day starts.
Route Links
Use these links to compare timing, season pressure, weather rules, and bundle planning before the current season ends.
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