How to catch Woodskip in Stardew Valley: Location & uses

Udit Surve
Woodskip in Stardew Valley.

Woodskip is one of the many fishes in Stardew Valley and getting a hold of it can be tricky given where it spawns. Here’s how you can catch Woodskip in along with its uses.

With two new mini-fishing festivals and an option to make fish-specific baits, Stardew Valley‘s 1.6 update has brought in new content for fishing enthusiasts out there.

While Woodskip is not featured in these festivals, knowing where to look for it can come in handy given its varied usage. So here’s all you need to know about catching Woodskip in Stardew Valley.

Where to catch Woodskip in Stardew Valley

In Stardew Valley, you can catch Woodskip in the pond in the Secret Woods. While you can fish them all year round, they have a higher chance of being caught during non-rainy days.

The Secret Woods is to the Northwest of the Wizard’s house and can be accessed by breaking down the log with a Steel Axe.

Woodskip location on Stardew Valley map.
Woodskip is one of the three fishes found in the Secret Woods.

If you choose the Forest Farm map, you will be able to catch Woodksip in the ponds in your farm. Alternatively, the Traveling Cart also randomly sells Woodskips for 225 – 1000 Gold each.

Best Woodskip uses in Stardew Valley

Here are all the ways you can use Woodskip in Stardew Valley:

  • Recipes:
    • Maki Roll – 1 Woodskip, 1 Seaweed, and 1 Rice
    • Quality Fertilizer – 4x Sap and 1 Woodskip
    • Sashimi – Woodskip
  • Used in the spool of the Sewing Machine to create a Fishing Vest.
  • Used in dying pots to create an orange dye.
  • Can be requested for the Fish Pond Quest by Dorado, Lingcod, or Pike
  • Produce Roe, Wood, Hardwood, Acord, Maple Seed, and Pine Cone when placed in a Fish Pond.
  • Used in the Specialty Fish Bundle in the Fish Tank.
  • Sell it for 75 – 225 Gold.

Similar to most fishes, gifting a Woodskip to villagers won’t get you anything. Demetrius, Elliott, Leo, Linus, Pam, Sebastian, and Willy have a neutral reaction towards it while the other villagers dislike or hate receiving Woodksip.

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Udit is an Evergreen Writer at CharlieIntel who specializes in first-person and sandbox games such as Call of Duty and Minecraft. After freelancing for Gameloop, Udit joined CharlieIntel in 2023. When not working, you can find him on YouTube watching a Zelda or Baldur's Gate 3 playthrough. Get in touch with him at [email protected].