You can catch Walleye in Stardew Valley by fishing in freshwater spots like rivers, lakes, and certain farm ponds during a specific season, time, and weather.

Best Walleye Locations

Use these spots if you’re specifically searching “where to catch walleye stardew valley”:

  • River through Pelican Town (including the river south of your farmhouse).
  • Cindersap/Cindersnap Forest pond near Marnie’s Ranch – this is widely considered the best spot, with roughly a 32% chance to hook Walleye on rainy fall days per cast.
  • Mountain Lake (northeast of the map).
  • Farm ponds on Riverland Farm and Forest Farm layouts (if you chose those at the start).

Season, Time, and Weather

To actually get Walleye to spawn, you need all the conditions right.

  • Season:
    • Fall is the normal season for Walleye.
* You can also force conditions in winter using a Rain Totem to simulate rainy weather.
  • Time of day:
    • 12:00 p.m. (noon) to 2:00 a.m. in-game.
  • Weather:
    • Must be rainy for normal outdoor fishing; clear days will not spawn Walleye in those waters.

A common story in forum discussion is players fishing all day in the right water but on a sunny day, which makes it feel like the fish doesn’t exist.

Quick Tips to Make It Easier

  • Head to the Cindersap Forest pond on a rainy fall day right after noon and fish until night; this is the most reliable method.
  • Use a better rod (Fiberglass or Iridium) plus bait to speed up bites; tackle like a Trap Bobber or Cork Bobber can make the catch bar feel more forgiving.
  • Double-check the in-game TV forecast the previous day to plan around rain, especially if you still need Walleye for the Night Fishing Bundle.

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Location Type Best Conditions Notes
Pelican Town river Freshwater river Fall, rainy, 12 p.m.–2 a.m. Easy to reach from farm or town center.
River south of farm Freshwater river Fall, rainy, 12 p.m.–2 a.m. Same river system, convenient early-game spot.
Cindersap Forest pond Forest pond Fall, rainy, 12 p.m.–2 a.m. Approx. 32% hook chance per cast; best Walleye farm.
Mountain Lake Lake Fall, rainy, 12 p.m.–2 a.m. Alternative if you’re mining nearby.
Riverland Farm ponds Farm pond Fall, rainy, 12 p.m.–2 a.m. Lets you fish Walleye without leaving your farm.
Forest Farm ponds Farm pond Fall, rainy, 12 p.m.–2 a.m. Another layout where Walleye spawns at home.

Many recent guides and forum threads still point players to the rainy fall nights at the Cindersap Forest pond as the go-to answer for “where to catch walleye Stardew Valley,” especially for the Night Fishing Bundle.

TL;DR: Go to the Cindersap Forest pond on a rainy fall day after noon, fish until late night, and you’ll very likely hook multiple Walleye. Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.