🐟 Fish Smoker

The Fish Smoker is an artisan equipment item in Stardew Valley. It is used to process Fish into Smoked Fish, increasing their value and providing a longer-lasting food source. This makes it a valuable machine for players who enjoy fishing as a primary income source.

✨ Uses

  • Processes any Fish into Smoked Fish
  • Smoked Fish sells for more than raw fish
  • Also provides a strong energy and health boost when consumed

📦 Acquisition

  • Crafted after reaching Fishing Level 9
  • Recipe: 30 Wood, 20 Hardwood, 1 Gold Bar
  • Can occasionally be obtained from special orders or festival rewards

🕒 Processing

Input Output Time Sell Price
Any Fish Smoked Fish 3 hours 2 × base fish price

*Smoked Fish value is based on the type of fish used. Star quality does not affect output.

💡 Tips & Strategies

  • Profitable use for common or low-value fish caught in bulk.
  • Keep multiple Fish Smokers to process larger fishing hauls quickly.
  • Smoked Fish provides excellent food for long mining or fishing trips.
  • High-value fish like Sturgeon or Lava Eel become extremely profitable when smoked.