Willy in Stardew Valley: Fishing and Friendship

This guide explores befriending Willy, the kindly fisherman in Stardew Valley. He's a valuable early contact, providing a fishing rod and supplies. Building a friendship with Willy offers significant advantages.

Befriending Willy is straightforward; visit his shop (weekdays), or find him fishing (Saturdays, evenings). Gifts significantly boost friendship, particularly on his birthday (Summer 24 - 8x effect).

Gift Guide

Loved Gifts (+80 Friendship): These top-tier gifts include rare fish, valuable materials, and relevant books.

• Fish: Catfish (), Octopus (), Sea Cucumber (), Sturgeon ()
• Books: Jewels Of The Sea (), The Art O' Crabbing ()
• Mead ()
• Gold Bar ()
• Iridium Bar ()
• Diamond ()
• Pumpkin ()
• Universal Loved Gifts

Liked Gifts (+45 Friendship): These are good alternatives to Loved gifts.

• Fish-based cooked dishes (excluding Dish O' the Sea, Sashimi, Maki Roll).
• Lingcod (), Tiger Trout ()
• Quartz ()
• Bait And Bobber ()

Disliked & Hated Gifts: Avoid these to prevent friendship loss. Foraged goods, non-fish dishes, Life Elixir, and Universal Disliked/Hated gifts (excluding the neutral fish) should be avoided.

Quests: Willy posts requests on the bulletin board, rewarding gold and friendship points upon completion. He also sends two letters challenging you to catch specific fish (Squid – Winter 2, Year 1; Lingcod – Winter 13, Year 2).

Friendship Perks: Reaching friendship levels unlocks unique fishing buff recipes: Chowder (3 hearts), Escargot (5 hearts), Fish Stew (7 hearts), Lobster Bisque (9 hearts).

This comprehensive guide ensures you can maximize your friendship with Willy and reap the rewards!