Lava Eel — Stardew Valley Fishing Guide

Spawn ID, locations, seasons, and difficulty for Lava Eel.

Lava Eel Item ID

The item ID for Lava Eel in Stardew Valley is: 162

[162]

Lava Eel Information

It can somehow survive in pools of red-hot lava.

Item ID	162
Category	Objects
Subcategory	Fish
Sell Price	700

The Lava Eel is a fish that can be caught during all times and seasons in the Mines on the 100th floor and at the Volcano Caldera. It is the only fish that can spawn in lava.

In the Mines, the chances of hooking a Lava Eel depends on fishing level and on the fishing zone of the spot fished, increasing by 4% if a Curiosity Lure is equipped. For example, at level 10 fishing and fishing zone of 5, the chances of hooking a Lava Eel is 5.4%. With a Curiosity Lure equipped, this increases to 9.4%.

At the Volcano Caldera, the percent chance of hooking a Lava Eel is equivalent to 10 times the fishing zone of the spot fished, assuming the 'Physics 101' painting was not caught. For example, there is a 50% chance to hook a Lava Eel if the bobber lands in a spot with a fishing zone of 5.

Of the non-legendary fish, it is the fish with the highest sell price and the second most difficult fish to catch (after Octopus, tied with the Scorpion Carp).

Catching Lava Eel

Catch Lava Eel from 6 AM–2 AM, any weather. Requires Fishing Level 7+.

Seasons

SpringSummerFallWinter

Locations

Volcano Caldera
80% chance
Volcano Caldera
70% chance
Volcano Caldera
60% chance
Volcano Caldera
50% chance
Volcano Caldera
40% chance
Volcano Caldera
30% chance
Volcano Caldera
20% chance
Volcano Caldera
10% chance

Difficulty	90 (out of 110)
Behavior	Mixed
Size (in)	32

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Lava Eel Effects

Eating Lava Eel restores 50 energy and 22 health.

Lava Eel Villager Gift Reactions

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

LovesDwarf
NeutralDemetriusElliottLeoLinusPamSebastianWilly
DislikesAbigailAlexCarolineClintEmilyGeorgeGusHarveyJasJodiKentKrobusLeahLewisMarnieMaruPennyRobinSamSandyShaneVincentWizard
HatesEvelynHaleyPierre

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Lava Eel 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 [162]. You will then receive the Lava Eel 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 [162] 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 Lava Eel item.

Recipes That Use Lava Eel

Lava Eel is used as an ingredient in 3 recipes.