How to catch a Bullhead in Stardew Valley

Knowing how to catch a Bullhead in Stardew Valley is extremely important when it comes to collecting resources and completing quests.

With the 1.6 update for Stardew Valley now live, there are plenty of new features including the arrival of the Bookseller and Mastery Points that give players even more opportunities to get hold of useful items. It may not be glamorous, but catching a Bullhead can prove a lucrative way of generating gold in the early stages of a game.

Before we share more about catching a Bullhead in Stardew Valley, check out our fishing guide along with how to catch a pufferfish.

How to catch Stardew Valley Bullhead

Unlike the Octopus, the Bullhead is much easier to catch thanks to its smooth swimming pattern and the lack of sudden movements. The fish can be found in the mountain lake during any season, meaning you can catch it all year round.

To catch the Bullhead, keep the small fish icon into the green bar long enough so the progress bar fills to the top.

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Stardew Valley Bullhead uses

There are several uses for the Bullhead once you've managed to catch it. The fish is essential for completing the Fish Tank located inside the community center as it appears in the Lake Fish Bundle.

Aside from completing quests, it can be used to create a number of other items including Maki Rolls, Sashimi, and Quality Fertilizer.

Is the Stardew Valley Bullhead worth catching?

Other than for completing quests and earning some Gold in the early stages of the game, the Bullhead is a somewhat insignificant fish in Stardew Valley. With limited uses and more profitable fish to catch, it's a short-term money spinner but as a long-term venture, there are better fish to catch and other professions to invest in.

There you have it, that's how to catch a Bullhead in Stardew Valley. For more, check out our guides on how to find Moss and our comparison between the Rancher and Tiler.