As the Version 1.6 update takes center stage inStardew Valley, there are a few new jellies for you to find in the ocean, rivers, and lakes. These creatures can give you a decent profit, and also help you to build your own Fish Smoker andincrease the sell valueof your caught fish.

There are a few methods you can use to increase the chances of getting aRiver Jellyon your line, especially since they are a rare find. If you’re looking to add this fish to your collection, or to make your own Fish Smoker, here’s how you can get it.

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Where to Find River Jelly in Stardew Valley

Unlike Sea Jellies, you can only find River Jellies withinriver locations in Pelican Town. Going to the beachnear Willy’s Shopwill only give you Sea Jellies, so ensure to stick to the river that runs through the town.

There’s no specific location on the river where River Jellies more frequently appear, so you can choose any location you prefer. Keep in mind that all jellies are veryrare, so it will take a bit of time before you get one on your line.

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How to Catch River Jelly in Stardew Valley

Since River Jellies are incredibly rare, they won’t appear very often on your fishing rod. In this case, there area few baits and tacklesyou can use to speed up the process. We recommend:

As always, it’s a good idea to have some Bait readily available to attach to your fishing rod. you may now also get or makeDeluxe Bait, which increases the speed that fish bite, and increases the size of the fishing bar. Along with some Deluxe Bait, you can add aDressed Spinnerto your rod, which uses colorful streamers to attract fish, therefore increasing the bite-rate. Without these two items, fish would much less frequently get hooked on your line, therefore adding additional time to your fishing trip.

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It is also recommended that you seek out areas in the river that havebubbling spots. These will have many more fish, therefore increasing your chance of getting a River Jelly on your line. These often refresh, so if you can’t find any, one will for sure pop up eventually.

How to Use River Jelly

Once you have a River Jelly in your possession, you might be wondering what you can use it for. There are a few different ways you can use it, including:

If you’d prefer to sell your River Jelly, you can add it to yourShipping Binand receive 125 g. Remember that it cannot be sold to Willy in his shop, since jellies are not technically considered fish. Another great thing you can use it for is to craft your ownFish Smoker, which is an item that can smoke your fish and increase their selling value. Finally, you canconsumethe River Jelly as well, and it’llincrease your Max Energyby 30, provide 75 Energy, and 33 Health.

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