Guide to Locating River Jelly, Sea Jelly, and Cave Jelly in Stardew Valley

Exploring bodies of water can lead to delightful surprises, and in the world of Stardew Valley, this includes the treasure known as Jelly. Collecting Jelly is crucial not only for crafting but also enhances your fishing experience. This guide elaborates on the different types of Jelly—River, Cave, and Sea—and explains how to locate them, their unique benefits, and their significance in crafting essential items like the Fish Smoker.

How to Locate Various Jellies in Stardew Valley

When you cast your fishing line, you might reel in anything from rare fish to unexpected trash. Among these treasures are three types of Jellies that can only be found in specific water sources:

River Jelly
Sea Jelly
Cave Jelly

Each Jelly type can be obtained by fishing in the appropriate locations:

Jelly Type	Optimal Locations
River Jelly	Available in all rivers during every season. It can also appear in a Midnight Carp Fish Pond if the population reaches at least seven.
Sea Jelly	Found in the sea, at the beach farm, or during the submarine ride at the Night Market. Also accessible at Ginger Island and Pirate Cove, provided the population in a Flounder Fish Pond hits at least seven.
Cave Jelly	Located in caves with water. Notably found on levels 20, 60, and 100. It can also be caught in a Lava Eel Fish Pond if the population is at least eight.

Jelly in Stardew Valley — Images courtesy of Prima Games

Key Benefits of River, Sea, and Cave Jelly

The Jellies in Stardew Valley are categorized as rare items, and possessing a higher fishing proficiency increases your chances of catching them. Remarkably, you can start catching Jellies even at level 1. Each type of Jelly provides unique enhancements that last for several minutes:

Jelly Type	Bonus Effects	Duration
River Jelly	+88 Energy, +39 Health, +30 Max Energy	7 Minutes
Sea Jelly	+75 Energy, +33 Health, +1 Fishing skill	7 Minutes
Cave Jelly	+75 Energy, +33 Health, +1 Luck	7 Minutes

Sea Jelly in Stardew Valley — Images courtesy of Prima Games

Crafting the Fish Smoker

While the benefits of each Jelly type are appealing, they serve a crucial purpose in the game—unlocking the Fish Smoker, an essential tool for enhancing your fishing yields.

You can acquire the Fish Smoker at Willy’s shop, located at the pier south of the town, for 10,000 Gold. This equipment allows you to smoke any fish alongside a piece of coal, effectively doubling its sale value while preserving its quality.

Ingredients for the Fish Smoker

To craft the Fish Smoker, you’ll need the following materials:

Equipment	Ingredients Required
Fish Smoker	10x Hardwood, 1x River Jelly, 1x Sea Jelly, 1x Cave Jelly

By fishing frequently and utilizing the Fish Smoker, you can significantly increase the value of even the most common fish, maximizing your profits in Stardew Valley.

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