Who doesn’t love random goop you fish out of bodies of water? Even if you don’t, you should consider it because the benefits of Jelly in Stardew Valley can’t be overstated. Finding these is also required if you want to craft the Fish Smoker equipment, which is practically essential for any master fisherman worth their salt. Here’s how to easily find River, Cave, and Sea Jelly in Stardew Valley, what their benefits are, and how to use them for crafting.
How to Find River Jelly, Sea Jelly, and Cave Jelly in Stardew Valley
As you’re fishing, there’s a chance you can find all sorts of things, from legendary fish to random bits of trash. But there’s also a chance you’ll find different Jellies that are exclusive to water sources.
There are three types of possible Jelly you can fish up in Stardew Valley:
- River Jelly
- Sea Jelly
- Cave Jelly
These can be found exactly where their name implies. You will need a fishing pole to gather these.
| Jelly Type | Locations |
|---|---|
| River Jelly | Found in all rivers in-game, during all seasons. It can also be found in a Midnight Carp Fish Pond if the population is at least seven. |
| Sea Jelly | Found while fishing in the sea or at the beach farm during all seasons. During the Submarine ride at the Night Market Ginger Island – West (Ocean), South, Southeast Pirate Cove It can also be found in a Flounder Fish Pond if the population is at least seven. |
| Cave Jelly | Found in caves with water. The first level with water is level 20, then level 60, and finally level 100 It can also be found in a Lava Eel Fish Pond if the population is at least eight. |
Benefits of River, Sea, and Cave Jelly
River, Sea, and Cave Jelly are all rare items, so the higher your fishing proficiency, the better. However, you can catch Jellies as early as level 1. Each Jelly has its own unique benefits with the effect lasting several minutes.
| Jelly Type | Bonus | Bonus Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Jelly | +88 Energy +39 Health +30 Max Energy | 7 Minutes |
| Sea Jelly | +75 Energy +33 Health +1 Fishing | 7 Minutes |
| Cave Jelly | +75 Energy +33 Health +1 Luck | 7 Minutes |
Unlock the Fish Smoker Recipe
While these benefits are all fine and dandy, the real reason to try to get each of the three Jellies is because they’re an essential ingredient for unlocking the Fish Smoker.
The Fish Smoker can be purchased in Stardew Valley from Willy’s shop at the pier south of town for 10,000 Gold. The Fish Smoker will smoke any fish placed inside with a piece of coal, doubling its worth. The quality of the fish is preserved.
Here are the ingredients required to craft the Fish Smoker in Stardew Valley:
| Equipment | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| Fish Smoker | 10x Hardwood 1x River Jelly 1x Sea Jelly 1x Cave Jelly |
If you’re fishing a lot, this is a very easy way to make even low-value fish worth your time.
And if you’re fishing a lot, you might want to check out the best pond fish to fish for, or even get a book from the bookseller that will increase your fishing proficiency.
