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Hit indie farming RPGStardew Valleyhas grown massively in both popularity and scale since its original 2016 release. Players start with almost nothing upon arriving in Pelican Town, and must build up their fortune through farming, mining, and fishing. Fishing is one of the most important activities inStardew Valley, and can be a great source of both money and crafting materials.
There are almost a hundred different kinds offish for players to catch inStardew Valley, but not all of them are easy to find. One of the most difficult fish for players to track down and reel in is theSquid, which can only be caught in very specific conditions.
Updated Jun 29, 2025, by Usama Ali:Fishing is more than just a pastime in Stardew Valley. With the release of Stardew Valley 1.6 update, developer ConcernedApe has made exciting changes to the fishing system, including adding more ways to catch Squid. There’s a whole new festival, called SquidFest, where you may catch a large number of Squid and earn unique rewards. We’ve updated this guide to reflect these changes, providing you with the most up-to-date information on how, when, and where to catch Squid in Stardew Valley.
Where to Catch a Squid in Stardew Valley
There are a few different ways to catch Squid inStardew Valley. The first one is pretty straightforward and involves going to the Beach. Located in the south of Pelican Town, the Beach is the best spot for catching Squid.
Squid are nocturnal creatures and are typically active between6 PM and 2 AMin-game time. Plus, you can only catch Squid during theWinterinStardew Valley. The weather does not affect your chances of catching a Squid.
If you chose the Beach Farm map when starting your game, Squid can also be found in the ocean waters here. However, they are reported to be less common than at the main Pelican Town Beach.
The second way to catch Squid is by fishing in theSquidFest mini-festival. With the 1.6 update, theSquidFestis a new two-day fishing festival that takes place on the12th and 13th of Winterat the Beach. During this festival, Squid can be caughtall day long (6:10 AM to 2:00 AM). This is a prime opportunity to catch numerous Squid.
Players who catch specific numbers of Squid each day will be rewarded with unique prizes. The more Squid you reel in within a single festival day (Winter 12th or 13th), the better the rewards you’ll receive.
What To Do With Squid in Stardew Valley
Squid are a moderatelyvaluable item inStardew Valley,selling with a base price of 80-160gdepending on their quality. Squid are also required to complete several quests, including an automatic quest from Willy on Winter 2. Alternatively, Squid can be used in a few different crafting and cooking recipes:
Squid can also be placed inFish Ponds, where they’ll reproduce at a rate of 1 every 3 days. Interestingly, Squid will not produce Roe like most fish inStardew Valley’s Fish Ponds. Instead, they produce Squid Ink, a rare ingredient used in two recipes and that Elliott loves to receive as a gift.
