How to Make Wild Bait

Ingredients, unlock method, and spawn ID for Wild Bait.

Wild Bait Item ID

The item ID for Wild Bait in Stardew Valley is: 774

[774]

Wild Bait Information

A unique recipe from Linus. It appeals to all fish.

Item ID	774
Category	Objects
Subcategory	Basic
Sell Price	15

Wild Bait is a type of bait that makes it possible to catch two fish at the same time and also makes fish bite slightly faster than standard bait. Wild Bait can be crafted after being taught the recipe by Linus during his 4-heart cutscene. Once the recipe is known it is also possible to obtain Wild Bait from Fishing Treasure Chests. It is possible to find Wild Bait in artifact spots on Ginger Island even before triggering the cutscene with Linus. The chance of two fish being caught at once is equal to 0.25 + Daily Luck / 2.0. The chance of catching 2 fish does not apply to Legendary Fish.

Wild Bait cannot be used with the Training Rod or the Bamboo Pole. Only the Fiberglass Rod and the Iridium Rod can use bait. Wild bait can also technically be used in a Crab Pot, but it is no better than standard bait as crab pots never produce double fish.

Wild Bait Recipe

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

Ingredients

How to learn the recipe

Unlocked through a special event, mail, or quest.

Wild Bait Villager Gift Reactions

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

NeutralLinus
HatesAbigailAlexCarolineClintDemetriusDwarfElliottEmilyEvelynGeorgeGusHaleyHarveyJasJodiKentKrobusLeahLeoLewisMarnieMaruPamPennyPierreRobinSamSandySebastianShaneVincentWillyWizard

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Wild 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 [774]. You will then receive the Wild 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 [774] 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 Wild Bait item.