Summary

  • Learn to cast fishing lines diagonally in Stardew Valley by using movement controls after casting.
  • Mastering this fishing tip can help players reach bubbles for better fish and earnings.
  • As Stardew Valley's 1.6 update nears, this tip will enhance the depth of the gameplay experience.

A Stardew Valley fan has shared a helpful fishing discovery after playing the game for over 250 hours, teaching others how to cast their lines diagonally. The Stardew Valley fishing tip has taken many players by surprise, with some having spent even more hours in the game without ever knowing about the ability.

Fishing in Stardew Valley is a great way to make gold, though it requires some patience at the start. Fishing early on can be a bit tough for players until they improve their fishing skill and purchase better Stardew Valley fishing rods. However, this tip can help anyone regardless of their skill level or equipment.

Stardew Valley fan ODBC_Error shared their find with others, admitting that they'd only realized it after having put over 250 hours into the game. They shared that Stardew Valley players have the option of casting their fishing rod lines diagonally, rather than just straight ahead of their character. To do so, all a player needs to do is use their movement options, meaning WASD on keyboard or the left stick on a controller, after casting their line but before the bobber hits the water. Doing so will alter the trajectory of the cast, allowing players to move their fishing line to exactly where they want it to end up. This could be a big help, especially for those pursuing fishing professions in Stardew Valley.

Stardew Valley Fishing Tip Could Be a Big Help

Stardew Valley fans have been openly surprised about this discovery, with many having put hundreds or even thousands of hours into the game without knowing about it. Clearly, plenty of fans have been able to make fishing work for them without this tip, but it could be a huge boon depending on the player's situation. For example, Stardew Valley waters often have little patches of bubbles appear on the surface that can spawn better fish or increase the odds of a quick bite. However, it's not always easy to hit these, as they often appear in an area where a player can't stand directly across from. By utilizing this tip, they can adjust their fishing line to hit these bubbles, potentially improving what they catch and earn for the day.

Although Stardew Valley might look like a fairly simple game on the surface to newcomers, it has a surprising level of depth built into it. With the mobile and console releases of the Stardew Valley 1.6 update arriving shortly, many players will be hopping back into the game or trying it out for the first time. For those who intend to pick up their fishing rods again, this tip is one that they shouldn't miss trying.

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Stardew Valley
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RPG
Simulation
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Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 99%
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Released
February 26, 2016
ESRB
E for Everyone (Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Simulated Gambling, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco)
Developer(s)
ConcernedApe
Publisher(s)
ConcernedApe
Engine
Proprietary
Multiplayer
Local Multiplayer, Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
Stardew Valley does not currently support crossplay between different consoles and PC
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DIGITAL
PHYSICAL
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You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!

Cross Save
cross-progression is only available between the PC and mobile versions of the game
Number of Players
1-4
Split Screen Orientation
Vertical or Horizontal
Steam Deck Compatibility
Verified
Platform(s)
PC, Xbox One, Android, iOS, PS4, Switch
Genre(s)
RPG, Simulation
How Long To Beat
53 Hours
X|S Optimized
No
File Size Xbox Series
1 GB (November 2023)
Local Co-Op Support
1-4 Players
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty