But then, as you finally reel in your prize, a pang of disappointment washes over you.

It’s not the legendary fish you dreamt of, but a familiar, albeit underwhelming, CommonCarp.

The struggle is real.

Stardew Valley character holding a Sonar Bobber surrounded by fish.

Let’s turn the Mayor’s, ahem, shorts into your new fishing accessory.

Hey, who are we to judge?

There’s a solution to the mystery-fish blues: the Sonar Bobber!

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This tackle takes guesswork out of your fishing endeavors.

What Is The Sonar Bobber?

We recommend equipping theCuriosity Lurewith this if you’re using this to hunt for rarer fish.

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Though, you’ll need to have theAdvanced Iridium Rodto use both.

How To Get A Sonar Bobber

There arefour waysto get your hands on a Sonar Bobber.

Crafting

This is the mosteconomicalmethod if you have the resources.

Stardew Valley character fishing with the Lucky Shorts Bobber.

How To Use The Sonar Bobber

Only theIridium Rodand theAdvanced Iridium Rodcan be equipped with tackle.

Using two Sonar Bobbers on an Advanced Iridium Rod won’t give you any additional benefit.

Stardew Valley’s Sonar Bobber in Willy’s Shop UI.

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Player standing in Willy’s Fishing Shop in Stardew Valley.

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Stardew Valley Fishing UI showing which fish you are catching.

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