Stardew Valley: How To Attach Bait

Stardew Valley Fishing Guide: Mastering the Art of Bait and Catch

Stardew Valley offers a diverse range of activities, from farming to monster hunting, and fishing is a key component of this cozy farming simulator. This guide focuses on utilizing bait to enhance your fishing experience.

While you can fish with just your rod, adding bait significantly improves your chances of a successful catch. Let's explore how to use bait and the different types available.

Compatible Fishing Rods

Only three rods in Stardew Valley accept bait:

• Fiberglass Rod
• Iridium Rod
• Advanced Iridium Rod

The starting rod cannot use bait. You'll need to purchase the Fiberglass Rod (1800g) to begin using bait. Later upgrades include the Iridium Rod (with bait and tackle capabilities) and the Advanced Iridium Rod (supporting bait and two tackles).

Attaching Bait to Your Rod

Once you have a compatible rod, attaching bait is straightforward, though the method varies depending on your platform:

Console	Attach Bait	Remove Bait
PC	Left-click bait, right-click rod	Right-click rod
Nintendo Switch	Press A to pick up bait, then Y on the rod	Press Y on rod
PlayStation	Press X to pick up bait, then Square on the rod	Press X on rod
Xbox	Press A to pick up bait, then X on the rod	Press X on rod
Mobile	Drag bait from inventory onto the rod	Cannot remove bait

You can also add bait to Crab Pots by interacting with the pot while holding the bait.

Types of Bait in Stardew Valley

All bait types are attached using the same method. Here's a breakdown of each:

Bait Type	Effects	How to Obtain	Crafting Recipe
Bait	Fish bite faster	Fishing Level 2	1x Bug Meat
Wild Bait	Chance to catch 2 fish at once	4-Heart Cutscene with Linus	10x Fiber
Magic Bait	Catch fish from any season/time (from associated water)	Purchase (20 for 5 Qi Gems) in Qi's Walnut Room	3x Bug Meat
Deluxe Bait	Fish bite faster	Fishing Level 4	5x Bait
Challenge Bait	3x fish on a perfect catch	Claiming Fishing Mastery	5x Bone Fragment
Targeted Bait	Increased chance to catch a specific fish	Place specific fish in the Bait Maker	Fish of Choice

The Magnetitem (![/uploads/20250327/174301929267e45d1cc301e.jpg]Magnetitem), while appearing like tackle, functions as bait, increasing treasure chest chances (crafted at Fishing Level 9).

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