Tiger Trout is one of the rarer fishes that you can catch in Stardew Valley. But, being at the right place at the right time can increase your chances of bagging one. Part of the reason why it’s such a rare fish is that you cannot breed it. Here’s how you can find and catch the Tiger Trout in Stardew Valley.
Where to catch the Tiger Trout?
The Tiger Trout can be caught in Rivers, specifically in Pelican Town or near Cindersap Forest. The fish can only be caught in either the Fall or Winter seasons. While the weather conditions determine certain types of fish, you will be relieved to know that there is no weather requirement, and the fish can be caught in any weather conditions. You can catch the Tiger Trout between 6 A.M. and 7 P.M. at one of the previously mentioned locations. The difficulty level of this fish is 60. There are other ways of obtaining the Tiger Trout if you miss half a year (Fall and Winter). There is a rare chance for Krobus to sell you the Tiger Trout on Wednesdays, regardless of what season you’re in. Krobus sells it for 200g. The Traveling Cart also has a slim chance of carrying the Tiger Trout. It appears in Cindersap Forest on Fridays and Sundays and closes at 8 P.M. sharp. The merchant will sell the fish for anywhere between 450g to 1,000g.
What is the use of Tiger Trout?
Community Center
There are several uses for the rare Tiger Trout, including the main one - River Fish Bundle at the Community Center. Bundles are essentially donations you give to Junimos at the Community Center to restore the center. Junimos are forest spirits that’ll help you rebuild the Community Center.
Recipes
Like any other fish, Tiger Trout is also used in food recipes such as:
Maki Rolls Sashimi Quality Fertilizers
Gifting
You can also gift the fish to Willy. He is the only NPC that likes the Tiger Trout.
Tailoring
Tiger Trout can also be used to create a dyeable Fish Shirt. This is done by utilizing the fish in the spool of a Sewing Machine. Other uses include using the fish as an orange dye in the dye pots at Emily’s and Haley’s house.
Quests
In addition to gifting the fish to Willy, he might even request 1-4 Tiger Trouts on random occasions during Fall or Winter. This will not be a direct request, but rather in the form of a pinned paper on the community board (The “Help Wanted” board) outside Pierre’s General Store. Demetrius may also request 10 Tiger Trouts in Fall via the Special Orders board located outside Mayor’s Manor. We hope this guide helps you catch your first Tiger Trout in Stardew Valley.
