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Willy

Willy
Willy.png
Information

Birthday Summer.png Summer 24
Lives In The Beach
Address Fish Shop
Marriage No
Clinic Visit Spring.png Spring 9
Loved Gifts Catfish.png CatfishDiamond.png DiamondIridium Bar.png Iridium BarMead.png MeadOctopus.png OctopusPumpkin.png PumpkinSea Cucumber.png Sea CucumberSturgeon.png 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
 
 
 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
 
 
 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
 
 
 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
 
 
 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
 

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

Portraits

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.
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