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Bait can be attached to a [[Fiberglass Rod]] or an [[Iridium Rod]], or inserted into a [[Crab Pot]]. Crab Pots require bait to catch [[fish]], but fishing rods do not require it. However, attaching bait to a fishing rod will decrease the delay before a fish bites or increase the chance to find treasure.
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'''Bait''' can be attached to a [[Fiberglass Rod]], an [[Iridium Rod]], an [[Advanced Iridium Rod]], or inserted into a [[Crab Pot]]. Fishing rods do not require bait, but fish will bite faster with bait; specialized baits provide additional benefits. Crab Pots require bait to catch [[fish]] (unless the player has the [[Skills#Fishing|Luremaster]] profession). Bait is always a single-use item.
  
 
==Use==
 
==Use==
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To attach bait to a fishing rod, click on the bait (left-click or right-click, depending on how many you want to pick up), and then right-click on the rod.  To remove bait, right-click on the rod.
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Requires: {{name|Fiberglass Rod|class=inline}}, {{name|Iridium Rod|class=inline}}, or {{name|Advanced Iridium Rod|class=inline}}.
  
 
Each cast uses one piece of bait or one magnet.  When all bait is used up, the game pops up a notification saying "You've used your last piece of bait."
 
Each cast uses one piece of bait or one magnet.  When all bait is used up, the game pops up a notification saying "You've used your last piece of bait."
  
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On an Xbox controller, press A on the bait to select the whole stack (or X to pick up a single one), then X to attach to the rod.
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To attach bait to a [[Tools#Fishing Poles|fishing rod]], open the [[inventory]], click on the bait ([[File:Left-Click.png|24px]] left-click or [[File:Right-Click.png|24px]] right-click, depending on how many bait will be used), and then [[File:Right-Click.png|24px]] on the rod.  To remove bait, [[File:Right-Click.png|24px]] on the rod.
  
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On a PS4 controller, press X on the bait to select the whole stack (or [] to pick up a single one), then [] to attach to the rod.
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On an Xbox controller, press [[File:360 A.png|24px]] on the bait to select the whole stack (or [[File:360 X.png|24px]] to pick up a single one), then [[File:360 X.png|24px]] to attach to the rod.
  
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Bait can be detached by pressing X on either Controller.
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On a PS4 controller, press [[File:PS4 Cross.png|24px]] on the bait to select the whole stack (or [[File:PS4 Square.png|24px]] to pick up a single one), then [[File:PS4 Square.png|24px]] to attach to the rod.
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On a Nintendo Switch Controller, Press [[File:Switch A.png|24px]] on the bait to select the whole stack (Or [[File:Switch Y.png|24px]] to pick up a single one), then [[File:Switch Y.png|24px]] to attach to the rod.
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Bait can be detached by pressing [[File:PS4 Cross.png|24px]] on either Controller. ([[File:Switch Y.png|24px]] on Nintendo Switch)
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For the mobile version, bait can be added to the fishing rod by opening the inventory, then dragging the bait and dropping it on top of the rod.<section end="baituse" />
  
 
==Bait Items==
 
==Bait Items==
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|[[Bait (item)|Bait]]
 
|[[Bait (item)|Bait]]
 
|{{Description|Bait}}
 
|{{Description|Bait}}
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|Default bait, decreases the time taken for fish to bite (reduces the delay before a nibble by 50%) and lowers chance of getting [[trash]] items. The recipe is earned at [[Fishing]] Level 2.
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|Default bait, decreases the time taken for fish to bite (reduces the delay before a nibble by 50%) and lowers chance of getting [[trash]] items. The recipe is earned at [[Fishing#Fishing Skill|Fishing level 2]].
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|{{Price|5}}
 
|{{name|Bug Meat|1}}
 
|{{name|Bug Meat|1}}
 
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|[[Magnet]]
 
|[[Magnet]]
 
|{{Description|Magnet}}
 
|{{Description|Magnet}}
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|Increases the treasure chance by 100% (30% chance instead of the base 15%). This item is decent if you want extra materials or are collecting artifacts, although it does have a lower bite rate than regular bait. The recipe is earned at [[Fishing]] level 9.
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|Increases the treasure chance by 15% (30% base chance instead of 15%). Despite the description, the bite rate is the same as for standard bait. The recipe is earned at [[Fishing#Fishing Skill|Fishing level 9]].
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|{{Price|1000}}
 
|{{name|Iron Bar|1}}
 
|{{name|Iron Bar|1}}
 
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|[[Wild Bait]]
 
|[[Wild Bait]]
 
|{{Description|Wild Bait}}
 
|{{Description|Wild Bait}}
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|Decreases the time taken for fish to bite slightly more than standard bait does, reduces the delay before a nibble by 62.5%. The recipe is obtained from [[Linus]] upon earning [[Linus#Four_Hearts|four hearts]] and approaching his Tent between 8pm and 12am on a sunny or snowy day.
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|Decreases the time taken for fish to bite slightly more than standard bait, reducing the delay before a nibble by 62.5%. Does not provide a chance to catch two of the same type of [[Fish#Legendary Fish|Legendary Fish]]. The recipe is obtained from [[Linus]]' [[Linus#Four Hearts|4-heart event]].
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When used in a Crab Pot, Wild Bait decreases the chance of catching trash compared to using [[Bait (item)|standard bait]] if the player does not have the [[Skills#Fishing|Mariner]] profession.
 
|N/A
 
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|{{name|Fiber|10}}{{name|Slime|5}}{{name|Bug Meat|5}}
 
|{{name|Fiber|10}}{{name|Slime|5}}{{name|Bug Meat|5}}
 
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|[[File:Magic Bait.png|center]]
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|[[Magic Bait]]
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|{{Description|Magic Bait}}
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|20 Magic Bait will be received when purchased. The recipe can also be purchased from [[Qi's Walnut Room]] for {{Price|20|gem}}. The bite rate is the same as for standard bait.
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|{{Price|5|gem}}
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|{{name|Radioactive Ore|1}}{{name|Bug Meat|3}}
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|[[File:Deluxe Bait.png|center]]
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|[[Deluxe Bait]]
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|{{Description|Deluxe Bait}}
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|Decreases the time taken for fish to bite more than standard bait, reducing the delay before a nibble by 67%. The increase of the bar size is a constant 12 pixels. The recipe is earned at [[Fishing#Fishing Skill|Fishing level 4]].
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When used in a Crab Pot, Deluxe Bait increases the quality of Crab Pot fish to silver and decreases the chance of catching trash compared to using [[Bait (item)|standard bait]] if the player does not have the [[Skills#Fishing|Mariner]] profession.
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|{{Price|100}}
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|{{name|Bait|5}}{{name|Moss|2}}
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|[[File:Challenge Bait.png|center]]
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|[[Challenge Bait]]
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|{{Description|Challenge Bait}}
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|'''The fish will escape if it leaves the fishing bar 3 times.'''
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Although not listed in the description, it decreases the time taken for fish to bite by the same amount as Wild Bait, reducing the delay before a nibble by 62.5%. Provides a chance to catch up to three of the same type of [[Fish#Legendary Fish|Legendary Fish]]. The recipe is earned after receiving the [[Mastery Cave#Masteries|Fishing Mastery]].
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|N/A
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|{{name|Bone Fragment|5}}{{name|Moss|2}}
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|[[File:Pink Bait.png|center]]
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|[[Targeted Bait]]
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|Increases your chances to catch (fish name).
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|The fish must still be able to be caught in that area at that time, weather, and season. Targeted bait also works with [[Crab Pot]]s.
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|0.2 x [[Fish]] Price
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|N/A
 
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==History==
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{{History|1.1|"Check action"-mapped keys should now work to attach bait to a rod.}}
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{{History|1.4|Bait can now be attached to [[Tools#Fishing Poles|fishing rods]] directly from [[Fishing#Treasure Chests|treasure chests]]. Fixed bug where bait was not taken into account for wait time if the first nibble was missed.}}
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{{History|1.5|Added [[Magic Bait]].}}
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{{History|1.6|Added [[Deluxe Bait]], [[Challenge Bait]], and [[Targeted Bait]].}}
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{{History|1.6.3|Fixed bug introduced in v1.6 which caused other types of bait to act as targeted bait for no fish, resulting in excess trash fished.}}
  
 
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Latest revision as of 20:38, 15 April 2024

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This page or section contains unmarked spoilers from update 1.6 of Stardew Valley. Players may want to avoid or be cautious toward reading this article/section.

This article is about the item category. For the item, see Bait (item).

Bait can be attached to a Fiberglass Rod, an Iridium Rod, an Advanced Iridium Rod, or inserted into a Crab Pot. Fishing rods do not require bait, but fish will bite faster with bait; specialized baits provide additional benefits. Crab Pots require bait to catch fish (unless the player has the Luremaster profession). Bait is always a single-use item.

Use

Requires: Fiberglass Rod.png Fiberglass Rod, Iridium Rod.png Iridium Rod, or Advanced Iridium Rod.png Advanced Iridium Rod.

Each cast uses one piece of bait or one magnet. When all bait is used up, the game pops up a notification saying "You've used your last piece of bait."

To attach bait to a fishing rod, open the inventory, click on the bait (Left-Click.png left-click or Right-Click.png right-click, depending on how many bait will be used), and then Right-Click.png on the rod. To remove bait, Right-Click.png on the rod.

On an Xbox controller, press 360 A.png on the bait to select the whole stack (or 360 X.png to pick up a single one), then 360 X.png to attach to the rod.

On a PS4 controller, press PS4 Cross.png on the bait to select the whole stack (or PS4 Square.png to pick up a single one), then PS4 Square.png to attach to the rod.

On a Nintendo Switch Controller, Press Switch A.png on the bait to select the whole stack (Or Switch Y.png to pick up a single one), then Switch Y.png to attach to the rod.

Bait can be detached by pressing PS4 Cross.png on either Controller. (Switch Y.png on Nintendo Switch)

For the mobile version, bait can be added to the fishing rod by opening the inventory, then dragging the bait and dropping it on top of the rod.

Bait Items

Image Name Description Notes Purchase Crafting
Bait.png
 Bait Causes fish to bite faster. Must first be attached to a fishing rod. Default bait, decreases the time taken for fish to bite (reduces the delay before a nibble by 50%) and lowers chance of getting trash items. The recipe is earned at Fishing level 2. data-sort-value="5">Gold.png5g Bug Meat.png Bug Meat (1)
Magnet.png
 Magnet Increases the chance of finding treasures when fishing. However, fish aren't crazy about the taste. Increases the treasure chance by 15% (30% base chance instead of 15%). Despite the description, the bite rate is the same as for standard bait. The recipe is earned at Fishing level 9. data-sort-value="1000">Gold.png1,000g Iron Bar.png Iron Bar (1)
Wild Bait.png
 Wild Bait A unique recipe from Linus that gives you a chance to catch two fish at once. Decreases the time taken for fish to bite slightly more than standard bait, reducing the delay before a nibble by 62.5%. Does not provide a chance to catch two of the same type of Legendary Fish. The recipe is obtained from Linus' 4-heart event.

When used in a Crab Pot, Wild Bait decreases the chance of catching trash compared to using standard bait if the player does not have the Mariner profession.

N/A Fiber.png Fiber (10)Slime.png Slime (5)Bug Meat.png Bug Meat (5)
Magic Bait.png
 Magic Bait Allows you to catch fish from any season, time, or weather, from whichever type of water you cast into. 20 Magic Bait will be received when purchased. The recipe can also be purchased from Qi's Walnut Room for data-sort-value="20">Qi Gem.png 20. The bite rate is the same as for standard bait. data-sort-value="5">Qi Gem.png 5 Radioactive Ore.png Radioactive Ore (1)Bug Meat.png Bug Meat (3)
Deluxe Bait.png
 Deluxe Bait Causes fish to bite even faster and increases size of the "fishing bar". Decreases the time taken for fish to bite more than standard bait, reducing the delay before a nibble by 67%. The increase of the bar size is a constant 12 pixels. The recipe is earned at Fishing level 4.

When used in a Crab Pot, Deluxe Bait increases the quality of Crab Pot fish to silver and decreases the chance of catching trash compared to using standard bait if the player does not have the Mariner profession.

data-sort-value="100">Gold.png100g Bait.png Bait (5)Moss.png Moss (2)
Challenge Bait.png
 Challenge Bait A "perfect" catch yields triple the fish. However, each time a fish escapes the "fishing bar", the catch is reduced. The fish will escape if it leaves the fishing bar 3 times.

Although not listed in the description, it decreases the time taken for fish to bite by the same amount as Wild Bait, reducing the delay before a nibble by 62.5%. Provides a chance to catch up to three of the same type of Legendary Fish. The recipe is earned after receiving the Fishing Mastery.

N/A Bone Fragment.png Bone Fragment (5)Moss.png Moss (2)
Pink Bait.png
 Targeted Bait Increases your chances to catch (fish name). The fish must still be able to be caught in that area at that time, weather, and season. Targeted bait also works with Crab Pots. 0.2 x Fish Price N/A

History

  • 1.1: "Check action"-mapped keys should now work to attach bait to a rod.
  • 1.4: Bait can now be attached to fishing rods directly from treasure chests. Fixed bug where bait was not taken into account for wait time if the first nibble was missed.
  • 1.5: Added Magic Bait.
  • 1.6: Added Deluxe Bait, Challenge Bait, and Targeted Bait.
  • 1.6.3: Fixed bug introduced in v1.6 which caused other types of bait to act as targeted bait for no fish, resulting in excess trash fished.


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