How to Make Bait

Ingredients, unlock method, and spawn ID for Bait.

Bait Item ID

The item ID for Bait in Stardew Valley is: 685

[685]

1 other ID also spawn "Bait"

Each ID produces a visually distinct variant of Bait. Click to view that variant's page, or spawn the ID directly.

SpecificBait

Bait Information

Causes fish to bite faster. Must first be attached to a fishing rod.

Item ID	685
Category	Objects
Subcategory	Basic
Sell Price	1

Bait can be attached to a Fiberglass Rod or an 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), but there is no difference when using specialized types of bait. Bait is always a single-use item. Bait can be attached to a Fiberglass Rod, an Iridium Rod, an Advanced Iridium Rod, or inserted into a Crab Pot.

Bait Recipe

Bait is a crafted item. One craft produces 5 of them.

Ingredients

Bug Meat

How to learn the recipe

Reach Fishing Level 2

Bait Villager Gift Reactions

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

HatesAbigailAlexCarolineClintDemetriusDwarfElliottEmilyEvelynGeorgeGusHaleyHarveyJasJodiKentKrobusLeahLeoLewisLinusMarnieMaruPamPennyPierreRobinSamSandySebastianShaneVincentWillyWizard

See the full Bait gift guide →

Bait 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 [685]. You will then receive the Bait 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 [685] 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 Bait item.

Recipes That Use Bait

Bait is used as an ingredient in 1 recipe.

Deluxe Bait