Fish Helper UI

⭐ ⭐ (655 endorsements) 📥 112,884 downloads 📌 v1.2.0 📅 4/12/2025
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By Script Kitty AKA LetsTussleBoiz · User Interface

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 9/25/2025 📅 Created: 4/12/2025
⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
1🛠️ SMAPI — Stardew Modding API Download ↗
2🛠️ Content Patcher — Content Patcher (framework) Download ↗
3📦 SMAPI Find it →

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #59 of 179 User Interface mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

The ultimate helper mod for all of your fishing needs! Can't be bothered to open the Stardew Wiki to look up fishing requirements for the sixteenth time today? Have a ton of modded fish and want to know what you haven't caught in the area? Do you have a need to have that completionist part of your brain scratched? This mod is for you!

Install

  • []Install the latest version of SMAPI.

    []Install the requirements. (StardewUI and GMCM)

    []Download this mod and unzip it into Stardew Valley/Mods. (Or use a mod launcher like the new Nexus Mod Manager/Stardrop! (NOT VORTEX)

    []Run the game using SMAPI.

    How to use the Fishipedia

    Of the two features, the Fishipedia will save you a lot of alt-tabbing. Upon pressing the config-assigned keybind (G by default), you will open the Fishipedia! It will display every fish you can catch, both vanilla AND modded, in an organized list. Based on the type of fish, upon clicking any of them it will take you to a sub menu with oodles of information. It even has all the relevant information you'll need for Fish Ponds!

    How to use the Fish Helper HUD

    The other feature, the Fish Helper, is an extremely versatile UI that automatically displays whilst you're holding a fishing rod. It will show you what fish can be caught in the current area, including what fish you've already caught. Any fish that are normally catchable in the area but cannot be caught due to current conditions will be displayed below the line, with icon(s) explaining why they are currently unavailable. I've included a handy graph to help identify what each icon means! The UI will automatically update whenever you catch a fish, switch off the rod and back onto it, or when you move to a new area.

    Compatibility

    • []Works with Stardew Valley 1. 6. 15 on Windows (untested on Linux and Mac).

      []Tested with the following Mods: Stardew Valley Expanded, Ridgeside Village, East Scarp, More New Fish, Visit Mount Vapius, and Stardew Aquarium.

      []Should work with any fish mod that uses Content Patcher to add fish.

      []Vanilla Professions Plus is confirmed to be incompatible with this mod and throwing errors, notably with legendary fish. This is being investigated.

      []Works in single player. Untested for Multiplayer but it should work (Currently broken in Split Screen).

      Known Issue(s) and Upcoming Features

      The following are known issues/incompatibilities I am currently aware of and/or planning to implement features for:

      []The Junimeel from Eli & Dylan mod for East Scarp has a specific weather condition to be catchable. This will be implemented in the next full release. Added in version 1. 2. 0

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Fish Helper UI adds two UIs to Stardew Valley: a modded-fish-compatible in-game wiki and a HUD showing caught fish in the area. It simplifies fishing by providing quick reference and progress tracking. With 655 endorsements and frequent updates, it's a popular quality-of-life tool for anglers.

✨ Key Features

Adds an in-game wiki compatible with modded fish.
Adds a HUD that displays which fish you've caught in the current area.
Both UIs work together to simplify fishing journeys.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 655 endorsements and over 112k downloads.
  • Actively maintained—last updated September 2025.
  • Modded-fish compatibility means it works with your favorite fish mods.

⚠️ Cons

  • Requires a mod manager like SMAPI, which might be a hurdle for newbies.
  • UI mods can clutter your screen—might not suit minimalists.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Stardew Valley players who fish a lot and want a quick reference without alt-tabbing. Also great for completionists tracking their catches. Skip if you prefer a vanilla experience or rarely fish.
📦 Install:Medium· 5-10 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Install SMAPI first—it's required for most Stardew Valley mods.
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex to handle installation and updates easily.
  • Check the in-game wiki for modded fish to know what you're missing.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Stardew Valley Mods
Author
Script Kitty AKA LetsTussleBoiz
Version
1.2.0
Downloads
112,884
Endorsements
655
Category
User Interface
Created
4/12/2025
Updated
9/25/2025

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