Willy

Willy
Information
Birthday	Summer 24
Lives In	The Beach
Address	Fish Shop
Marriage	No
Clinic Visit	Spring 9
Loved Gifts	Catfish Diamond Iridium Bar Mead Octopus Pumpkin Sea Cucumber Sturgeon

“	“A true angler has respect for the water... don't you forget that.”
	— Willy

Willy is a villager who grew up traveling among the Fern Islands and now lives south of Pelican Town on The Beach. He sells bait and fishing supplies in his shop. His shop is open every day but will be closed on Saturday if the weather is nice enough for him to go fishing.

Schedule

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Most days Willy fishes at the beach for a few hours before operating his fish shop between 9am and 5pm. During winter he'll go to the saloon after work.

Willy's shop is closed on Saturday while he's out fishing unless it's raining. Willy never visits the Beach Resort on Ginger Island, though he ferries other villagers to and from the Island.

Shown below are Willy's schedules prioritized highest to lowest. For example, if it is raining, that schedule overrides all others.

Spring 9
6:10 AM	Wakes up for the day, goes fishing outside his fish shop.
8:50 AM	Goes back inside fish shop from the beach.
9:00 AM	Starts working at the counter in the fish shop, goods are available for sale. "I have a doctor's appointment today, so if you need to buy anything you'd better hurry."
10:10 AM	Leaves the fish shop, walks over to the Harvey's Clinic. "Eh, I got a fish hook stuck in my thumb... the Doctor's gonna cut it out."
1:30 PM	Continues checkup at the Harvey's Clinic. "Yowch! That hurt, Doc!"
5:00 PM	Leaves the Harvey's Clinic, walks over to the saloon. "I need a little warm-me-up to be ready for another cold night on the ocean."
11:20 PM	Leaves the saloon to head home for the night.

Spring 15, 16, & 17 (Bus Service Restored)
9:00 AM	Boards the bus to Calico Desert to attend the Desert Festival
9:10 AM	Stands at his fishing challenge

Trout Derby
6:10 AM	Wakes up for the day, goes fishing outside his fish shop.
8:50 AM	Leaves the beach, goes to Cindersap Forest to fish in the Trout Derby in the river to the southwest of Leah's Cottage.
11:20 PM	Leaves Cindersap Forest to head home for the night.

Winter 15, 16, and 17
4:30 PM	At The Stardrop Saloon.
12:20 AM	Returns to the fish shop.

Green Rain
All day	In The Stardrop Saloon

Raining
6:10 AM	Wakes up for the day, goes fishing outside his fish shop.
8:50 AM	Goes back inside fish shop from the beach.
9:00 AM	Starts working at the counter in the fish shop, goods are available for sale.
5:00 PM	Leaves the fish shop, walks over to the saloon. "I need a little warm-me-up to be ready for another cold night on the ocean."
11:20 PM	Leaves the saloon to head home for the night.

Saturday (Day off)
6:10 AM	Wakes up for the day, walks through town to go fishing at the river outside Leah's cottage.
2:00 PM	Leaves the river and heads into Pelican Town for more river fishing.
7:00 PM	Walks over to the saloon. "Ah... Nothing's better than kicking back with a cold one after a relaxing day fishing."
11:00 PM	Leaves the saloon to head home for the night.

Winter
6:10 AM	Wakes up for the day, goes fishing outside his fish shop.
8:50 AM	Goes back inside fish shop from the beach.
9:00 AM	Starts working at the counter in the fish shop, goods are available for sale.
5:00 PM	Leaves the fish shop, walks over to the saloon. "I need a little warm-me-up to be ready for another cold night on the ocean."
11:20 PM	Leaves the saloon to head home for the night.

Friday
6:10 AM	Wakes up for the day, goes fishing outside his fish shop.
8:50 AM	Goes back inside fish shop from the beach.
9:00 AM	Starts working at the counter in the fish shop, goods are available for sale.
5:00 PM	Leaves the fish shop, walks over to the saloon. "Handling salty fish all day makes me real thirsty."
11:20 PM	Leaves the saloon to head home for the night.

Regular Schedule
6:10 AM	Wakes up for the day, goes fishing outside his fish shop.
8:50 AM	Goes back inside fish shop from the beach.
9:00 AM	Starts working at the counter in the fish shop, goods are available for sale.
5:00 PM	Leaves the fish shop, goes out to fish on the beach.
10:00 PM	Leaves the beach to head home for the night.

Relationships

Willy spends most of his time fishing just outside his shop when not operating the sale counters at his shop. He's often seen at the saloon in the evenings, especially during the winter, when he sits with Clint. He lives close to Elliott; the two of them are the only residents of the beach. He is also friends with Elliott.

Gifts

Main article: Friendship

See also: List of All Gifts

You can give Willy up to two gifts per week (plus one on his birthday), which will raise or lower his friendship with you. Gifts on his birthday ( 24 Summer) will have 8× effect and show a unique dialogue.
For loved or liked gifts, Willy will say

“	“A birthday gift? That's very kind of you! I love it.”

“	“You remembered my birthday! Thank you. This is great!”

For neutral gifts, Willy will say

“	“Oh, a birthday gift! Thank you.”

For disliked or hated gifts, Willy will say

“	“Oh... It's for my birthday? ... Thanks.”

Love

“	“This is great! If only me ol' Pappy was around. He’d go nuts for this.”

Gold Bar

“	“*chomp*... Yep, that's real gold alright. Heh! What a gift!”

Jewels Of The Sea

“	“Thank ye! This'll be perfect winter reading. Ah, and it even smells of the sea...”

Stardrop Tea

“	“By the stem o' me pipe... a cup o' Stardrop Tea! And here I thought it was only the stuff of mermaid legend. Thank you kindly.”

The Art O' Crabbing

“	“Aye... A timeless classic. Brings a tear to me eye, with every read. A fisherman can never have too many copies! Thank ye.”

Image	Name	Description	Source
	All Universal Loves
	Catfish	An uncommon fish found in streams.	Fishing
	Gold Bar	A bar of pure gold.	Furnace
	Diamond	A rare and valuable gem.	Mining
	Iridium Bar	A bar of pure iridium.	Furnace
	Jewels Of The Sea	Fishing treasure chests have a chance to yield roe.	Books
	Mead	A fermented beverage made from honey. Drink in moderation.	Artisan Goods
	Octopus	A mysterious and intelligent creature.	Fishing
	Pumpkin	A fall favorite, grown for its crunchy seeds and delicately flavored flesh. As a bonus, the hollow shell can be carved into a festive decoration.	Farming
	Sea Cucumber	A slippery, slimy creature found on the ocean floor.	Fishing
	Sturgeon	An ancient bottom-feeder with a dwindling population. Females can live up to 150 years.	Fishing
	The Art O' Crabbing	Crab pots have a 25% chance to yield double.	Books

Like

“	“This looks great. Thank you!”

Bait And Bobber

“	“Ah, 'Bait And Bobber'... Every angler ought to have a subscription, but it costs a pretty penny. Taught me a lot of good fishin' tips over the years. Thanks!”

Image	Name	Description	Source	Ingredients
	All Universal Likes (except Life Elixir, and All Cooking except for the fish dishes he is neutral towards: Dish O' The Sea, Maki Roll, & Sashimi; and the fish dishes he likes, shown below).
	Bait And Bobber	Read this to gain some fishing experience.	Books
	Quartz	A clear crystal commonly found in caves and mines.	Foraging - Mines
	Lingcod	A fearsome predator that will eat almost anything it can cram into its mouth.	Fishing
	Tiger Trout	A rare hybrid trout that cannot bear offspring of its own.	Fishing
	Baked Fish	Baked fish on a bed of herbs.	Cooking	Sunfish (1) Bream (1) Wheat Flour (1)
	Carp Surprise	It's bland and oily.	Cooking	Carp (4)
	Chowder	A perfect way to warm yourself after a cold night at sea.	Cooking	Clam (1) Milk (1)
	Crab Cakes	Crab, bread crumbs, and egg formed into patties then fried to a golden brown.	Cooking	Crab (1) Wheat Flour (1) Egg (1) Oil (1)
	Crispy Bass	Wow, the breading is perfect.	Cooking	Largemouth Bass (1) Wheat Flour (1) Oil (1)
	Fish Stew	It smells a lot like the sea. Tastes better, though.	Cooking	Crayfish (1) Mussel (1) Periwinkle (1) Tomato (1)
	Fish Taco	It smells delicious.	Cooking	Tuna (1) Tortilla (1) Red Cabbage (1) Mayonnaise (1)
	Fried Calamari	It's so chewy.	Cooking	Squid (1) Wheat Flour (1) Oil (1)
	Fried Eel	Greasy but flavorful.	Cooking	Eel (1) Oil (1)
	Lobster Bisque	This delicate soup is a secret family recipe of Willy's.	Cooking	Lobster (1) Milk (1)
	Salmon Dinner	The lemon spritz makes it special.	Cooking	Salmon (1) Amaranth (1) Kale (1)
	Seafoam Pudding	This briny pudding will really get you into the maritime mindset!	Cooking	Flounder (1) Midnight Carp (1) Squid Ink (1)
	Trout Soup	Pretty salty.	Cooking	Rainbow Trout (1) Green Algae (1)

Neutral

“	“A gift! Thanks.”

Mutant Carp

“	“The horror! ...What kind of monster is this?”

Image	Name	Description	Source
	All Universal Neutrals All Eggs (except Void Egg)* All Fish (except Carp, Catfish, Lingcod, Octopus, Sea Cucumber, Snail, Sturgeon, & Tiger Trout) All Fruit (except Fruit Tree Fruit & Salmonberry) All Milk
	Dish O' The Sea	This'll keep you warm in the cold sea air.	Cooking
	Maki Roll	Fish and rice wrapped in seaweed.	Cooking
	Sashimi	Raw fish sliced into thin pieces.	Cooking

*Note that Dinosaur Eggs are considered Artifacts and not Eggs for gifting purposes.

Dislike

“	“Hmmm... You like stuff like this? Huh.”

Coffee and Triple Shot Espresso

“	“Ah, this stuff warms the ol' bones. Thank you.”

Image	Name	Description	Source
	All Universal Dislikes (except Fish, Gold Bar, & Iridium Bar) All Cooking (except Baked Fish, Bread, Carp Surprise, Chowder, Crab Cakes, Crispy Bass, Dish O' The Sea, Fish Stew, Fish Taco, Fried Calamari, Fried Eel, Fried Egg, Lobster Bisque, Maki Roll, Salmon Dinner, Sashimi, Seafoam Pudding, Strange Bun, & Trout Soup)
	Chanterelle	A tasty mushroom with a fruity smell and slightly peppery flavor.	Foraging - Fall
	Common Mushroom	Slightly nutty, with good texture.	Foraging - Fall
	Daffodil	A traditional spring flower that makes a nice gift.	Foraging - Spring
	Dandelion	Not the prettiest flower, but the leaves make a good salad.	Foraging - Spring
	Ginger	This sharp, spicy root is said to increase vitality.	Foraging - Ginger Island
	Hazelnut	That's one big hazelnut!	Foraging - Fall
	Holly	The leaves and bright red berries make a popular winter decoration.	Foraging - Winter
	Leek	A tasty relative of the onion.	Foraging - Spring
	Life Elixir	Restores health to full.	Crafting
	Magma Cap	A very rare mushroom that lives next to pools of lava.	Foraging - Volcano Dungeon
	Morel	Sought after for its unique nutty flavor.	Foraging - Spring
	Purple Mushroom	A rare mushroom found deep in caves.	Foraging - The Mines
	Salmonberry	A spring-time berry with the flavor of the forest.	Foraging - Spring
	Snow Yam	This little yam was hiding beneath the snow.	Foraging - Winter
	Wild Horseradish	A spicy root found in the spring.	Foraging - Spring
	Winter Root	A starchy tuber.	Foraging - Winter

Hate

“	“... *sniff*... Well I guess I can toss it into the chum bucket.”

Image	Name	Description	Source
	All Universal Hates (except Seafoam Pudding)

Movies & Concessions

Main article: Movie Theater

Love N/A Like It Howls In The Rain Journey Of The Prairie King: The Motion Picture Mysterium Natural Wonders: Exploring Our Vibrant World The Brave Little Sapling The Miracle At Coldstar Ranch The Zuzu City Express Wumbus Dislike N/A

Love Salmon Burger Stardrop Sorbet Like Chocolate Popcorn Fries Ice Cream Sandwich Jasmine Tea Nachos Personal Pizza Popcorn Salted Peanuts Star Cookie Truffle Popcorn Dislike Everything else

Heart Events

Three Hearts

After reaching three hearts with Willy he will send you a recipe in the mail.

Details
Image Recipe Description Chowder I'd like to share an ol' cooking recipe my pappy used to make. It's important the fish is FRESH. -Willy

Five Hearts

After reaching five hearts with Willy he will send you a recipe in the mail.

Details
Image Recipe Description Escargot I'd like to share an ol' cooking recipe my pappy used to make. It's important the fish is FRESH. -Willy

Six Hearts

Enter The Beach between 6am and 5:10pm.

Details

Willy greets you outside the Fish Shop. He says he needs your help and asks you to come inside. Once inside, you see Crabs run amok, covering the Fish Shop floor. Before you can do anything to help, Gus enters the Fish Shop and offers to purchase all the crabs, minus a discount for the labor involved. Willy agrees, and Gus gathers the crabs. Afterward, Gus turns to you and says he's going to run a special on Crab Cakes for the next few days (but not to tell Willy). The cutscene ends with Willy saying goodbye to his "sweet ladies" as they are taken away to be killed and cooked. Gus will sell an unlimited amount of Crab Cakes at the Saloon for data-sort-value="550">550g each starting on the day of the cutscene and for 3 days after. Mayor Lewis will comment that he's smelled crab "all afternoon" the day the event is viewed.

Seven Hearts

After reaching seven hearts with Willy he will send you a recipe in the mail.

Details
Image Recipe Description Fish Stew I'd like to share an ol' cooking recipe my pappy used to make. It's important the fish is FRESH. -Willy

Nine Hearts

After reaching nine hearts with Willy he will send you a recipe in the mail.

Details
Image Recipe Description Lobster Bisque I'd like to share an ol' cooking recipe my pappy used to make. It's important the fish is FRESH. -Willy

Quotes

Regular

First Meeting “ “Ahoy there! It's nice to see young folk movin' in to the valley. It's not very common these days.” Regular “ “Ahoy there, [son/lass]. Looks like decent weather for fishing, eh?” “ “Have you had much luck in the local waters? You look like you could be a strong angler if you set your mind to it.” “ “A true angler has respect for the water... don't you forget that.” “ “Some fish come and go with the seasons. Others only come out at night or in the rain.” “ “*mumble* *mumble* ...Eh? I would tell you about my thoughts, but it's a fisherman's secret” “ “ There are rumors of some very rare fish in these parts... but only an experienced angler could stand a chance against them. You'll need the finest bait you can get if you want a rare fish to bite.” “ “If you really want to get the fish biting, make sure you put some bait on your hook.” “ “If the local fishing scene got a bit more lively, I might expand the shop's stock.” “ “If you purchase a high quality fishing rod, you'll be able to attach bait and tackle to the line. Bait causes fish to bite faster. Tackle can make your job a lot easier when reeling fish in. There are all kinds of tackle, with different perks. They're usually a little flimsy, so don't be surprised if your tackle breaks after a while.” 6+ Hearts “ “The ol' Man was a fisherman, you know. I grew up sailing between the fern islands, living from catch to catch. The fishing life is tough, but there's something about it that keeps you goin'.” 8+ Hearts “ “How's the fishing life going for ya? I try to fish as often as possible, but it's not easy when you've got a shop to run.” 10+ Hearts “ “Hey, it's my skipper, [Player]! I'd give you a discount on bait if I could afford it.” Green Rain “ “Aye... I hope these weird rains don't bother the fish... It could ruin me life!” “ “Well, the fish seem as healthy as ever. In fact, I swear they've been biting with extra vigor!” “ “If the fish like these rains, then I like 'em, too.” Summer 19 “ “Tomorrow is the annual Trout Derby... Aye, it's a freshwater enthusiast's dream! Anglers from all over the world will be here to catch our beautiful Rainbow Trout... [I'd better see you out there, lad!/I hope to see you out there!] For the next two days, I'll only be manning the shop for one hour, starting at 9am. So if you really need somethin', you can come by then.” Winter 11 “ “Tomorrow, at the beach, is the start of a little gathering... called 'SquidFest'. Aye... tis' a difficult catch, the squid. But I trust that you've developed a knack for the sport, by now.” After getting married “ “Giving up the [bachelor/single] life, eh? Just don't forget to make time for fishing...” After catching the Angler “ “Ah, you caught the Angler, did ya? A good 'first step' into the world o' rare fish, that one.” After catching the Crimsonfish “ “So, you finally conquered the Crimsonfish! That fish has been taunting me for many years. He nearly nibbled through the wood under me house!” After catching the Legend “ “By the stem o' me pipe... You actually caught 'the Legend'. I never thought I'd see the day... Well, [lad/miss], you've done it... You're the best [fisherman/angler] this valley's seen in a long time...” After catching the Glacierfish “ “Ah, so you finally snagged the Glacierfish... That's one of the slipperiest fish I've ever encountered! How many tries did it take ya?” After catching the Mutant Carp “ “*sniff* *sniff*... Something tells me you've been fishin' in the sewers, [lad/miss]. It's an unconventional approach, to be sure. There's legend of gargantuan carp, twisted into monsters from the toxic sludge...” After filling a Fish Pond with 10 Crabs “ “*sniff*... Ah... That old familiar scent. You've been raisin' crabs, haven't ya? Yer a [man/lady] after me own heart, [Player]. Hah! Here, take this. I found it on the beach... Been savin' it fer a special occasion. It's not every day I discover a fellow crab enthusiast!”

Events

Egg Festival Odd-numbered year “ “Sometimes I'll hide an egg too well and no one finds it... Well, until summer rolls around. Then the hot air starts to bring out the rotten smell... Hehe.” Even-numbered year “ “Aye... on rainy days, you'll find catfish in these waters. They're a challenging catch, but well worth the effort!” Flower Dance “ “I should've brought my fishing pole.” The Luau “ “Hi there, [Player]. Taking a breather? To tell you the truth, I'd rather be fishing right now.” Trout Derby Summer 20 “ “It's the big day! I've got all me equipment tuned to catch Trout... Good luck out there!” Summer 21 “ “How's the derby treatin' ya so far? I've found plenty o' Golden Tags, meself... but it's not over yet!” Dance of the Moonlight Jellies “ “Most night-fish would be scared of the light... these are strange ones.” Stardew Valley Fair “ “Are you setting up a grange display, [Player]? It's your chance to show off all the good produce from [farm name]!” Festival of Ice “ “Hey, [Player]. Ready for some ice fishing?” Yes. I'll do my best! (No effect on friendship.) "That's the spirit!" Yes, and I'm going to beat you! (No effect on friendship.) "We'll see." To be honest, no. I'm bad at fishing. (No effect on friendship.) "Well, then think of it as good practice!" SquidFest Winter 12 “ “Don't give up just yet! There's more squid in these waters...” Winter 13 “ “It warms me ol' winter heart to see all these anglers gathered here, all for the love o' fishing...” Night Market Winter 15 (at the Stardrop Saloon) “ “I can't get me a good night's sleep with that night market going on... eh, but that's okay. I'm flexible.” Winter 16 (at the Stardrop Saloon) “ “Have you been on the deep-sea submarine? The captain's an old friend.” Winter 17 (at the Stardrop Saloon) “ “Ah, nothin' like a hot beverage to wind down after a cold, dark day...” Feast of the Winter Star “ “Do you want to hear the Legend of the Winter Star?” Yes (No effect on friendship.) "In the night sky of winter, there is a bright star only visible from this valley. No one knows why this is... but in times of old people would come from far and wide to see it.*They believed that anyone who laid eyes on the Winter Star would be blessed with good fortune. Some even claim that the mysterious fruit known as Stardrop is connected to the Winter Star in some way." No thanks (No effect on friendship.) "Suit yourself."

Quests

• "To The Beach": Willy will send you a letter on the 2nd of Spring asking you to meet him on the beach south of town. The reward is a Bamboo Pole.
• "Catch a Squid": Willy will send you a letter on the 2nd of Winter asking you to catch and bring him a Squid. The reward is data-sort-value="800">800g and 1 Friendship heart.
• "Catch a Lingcod": Willy will send you a letter on the 13th of Winter, year 2, asking you to catch and bring him a Lingcod. The reward is data-sort-value="550">550g and 1 Friendship heart.
• Fishing: Willy may randomly request that you catch a certain number of a specific fish from the current season at the "Help Wanted" board outside Pierre's General Store. The reward is 3x the fish's base value (per fish). (You get to keep the fish).
• Item Delivery: Willy may request that you bring him a random item at the "Help Wanted" board outside Pierre's General Store. The reward is 3x the item's base value and 150 Friendship points.
• Willy is to be gifted the Wriggling Worm in The Pirate's Wife quest.
• "Juicy Bugs Wanted!": On the Special Orders board in front of the Mayor's Manor, Willy may randomly request that the player collect 100 Bug Meat and place it in the bin next to the Fish Shop. The reward is data-sort-value="3000">3,000g and the Quality Bobber recipe.
• "Tropical Fish": On the Special Orders board in front of the Mayor's Manor, Willy may randomly request that the player catch 5 Stingray, 5 Blue Discus, and 5 Lionfish. The reward is data-sort-value="2500">2,500g and a Deluxe Fish Tank. Completing this special order also unlocks the Deluxe Fish Tank for sale at the Fish Shop. This special order requires Ginger Island to be unlocked and the Island Resort to be built.
• Willy offers a different fishing quest for each day of the Desert Festival:
  • Spring 15: He challenges the player to catch 3 Sandfish. The reward is data-sort-value="25"> 25.
  • Spring 16: He challenges the player to catch 1 Scorpion Carp. The reward is data-sort-value="50"> 50.
  • Spring 17: He asks the player to return his Golden Bobber. The reward is data-sort-value="30"> 30.

Portraits

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Trivia

• At one point before the game was released, Willy was named "Dick".
• It is implied that Willy catches fish for a living. However, the only time the player sees Willy catch a fish is at the Festival of Ice.
• One Pearl may be obtained from Willy after filling a Fish Pond with 10 Crabs.
• Even though Willy is the one to send you the recipe for Escargot, he dislikes it as a gift.
• Willy's shirt can be tailored with 1 Cloth and 1 Dish O' The Sea, creating the Shirt O' The Sea.

History

• 1.3.27: Added 6-heart event.
• 1.4: Fixed bug where all recipes would be sent at 3 friendship hearts. Willy now is neutral towards Dish O' The Sea, Maki Roll, and Sashimi. Fixed bug where skipping intro cutscene would not count towards introductions quest.
• 1.6: Added custom gift reactions. Added dialogue. Added winter portraits. Added 3 new fishing quests for the Desert Festival. Willy now loves Gold Bar.