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Anchovy — Stardew Valley Fishing Guide

Spawn ID, locations, seasons, and difficulty for Anchovy.

Anchovy Item ID

Anchovy

The item ID for Anchovy in Stardew Valley is: 129

Anchovy
[129]

Anchovy Information

A small silver fish found in the ocean.
Item ID129
CategoryObjects
SubcategoryFish
Sell Price30

The Anchovy is a fish that can be caught in the ocean at The Beach or on the Beach Farm during Spring and Fall. At higher fishing levels, casting less than the maximum distance may increase the chances of hooking an anchovy.

Anchovy can be caught regardless of season using Magic Bait.

Recipes That Use Anchovy

Anchovy is used as an ingredient in 3 recipes.

Catching Anchovy

Catch Anchovy from 6 AM–2 AM, any weather.
Seasons
SpringSummerFallWinter
Locations
  • Beach
    100% chance
Difficulty30 (out of 110)
BehaviorDart
Size (in)1–16

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Anchovy Effects

Eating Anchovy restores 12 energy and 5 health.

Anchovy Villager Gift Reactions

Give Anchovy as a gift to build friendship. Each villager reacts differently — pick someone who loves it for the biggest friendship boost.

  • NeutralDemetriusElliottLeoLinusPamSebastianWilly
  • DislikesAbigailAlexCarolineClintDwarfEmilyGeorgeGusHarveyJasJodiKentKrobusLeahLewisMarnieMaruPennyRobinSamSandyShaneVincentWizard
  • HatesEvelynHaleyPierre
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Anchovy Cheat Help

Item spawning in Stardew Valley isn't accomplished through typical commands. Instead, it involves a cheat method where you name your character, or an animal, with the item code of the desired item, enclosed in square brackets [ and ]. Include the brackets when naming.

Spawn Using Animal Name

To spawn this item, buy an animal (we recommend a chicken because it is the cheapest) from Marnie's Ranch, name it [129]. You will then receive the Anchovy item.

Spawn Using Character Name

Since you can only set your character's name once at the game's inception, we advise using the animal naming method.

However, if you opt for this method, name your character [129] while creating your save file. When you converse with any villager who mentions your name in their dialogue, like Gus at the Stardrop Saloon, you'll receive the Anchovy item.