Fish Pondering - Smaller Fish Ponds

⭐ ⭐ (518 endorsements) 📥 20,949 downloads 📌 v0.4.0 📅 11/15/2024
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By mushymato · Buildings

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 1/20/2025 📅 Created: 11/15/2024
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ SMAPI — Stardew Modding API Download ↗
2🛠️ Content Patcher — Content Patcher (framework) Download ↗

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

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #28 of 171 Buildings mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Features

  • []Compatibile with all fish pond replacer mods.

    []All fish ponds become 4x4 upon installing this mod, and reverts to 5x5 on uninstallation.

    []No gameplay changes were made, hopefully no conflict with mods that do alter fish pond gameplay mechanics.

    []Fish pond sign size unchanged.

    Why this mod instead of The Return of Smaller Fish Ponds?

    • []Works in 1. 6. 14+.

      []Written with 1. 6 building features in mind, should have less multiplayer/splitscreen bugs.

      Config

      Pond Size: Size of pond in terms of tile width. The recommended value is 4.

      Aside from 3 and 4, you can change "PondSize" in config.json directly. Just note that it looks really strange and I am not responsible for any issues that occur.

      Translations

      • []English

        []Simplified Chinese

        []Spanish (by Hayato2236)

        []Turkish (by Airbench)

        []French (by DollyGethFR)

        More translations are welcome, preferably added to the main mod but separate page is fine.

        Future Plans?

        • []Proper 3x3 fish pond building that is balanced for that size (no legendary fish, less productive).

        • Proper 2x2 fish pond that only loads a limited selection of small fish, to encourage variety.

          Will need to find artist and devise balance for this, so don't expect it anytime soon, might end up being a separate mod too.

          Source Code

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A compact building mod that shrinks fish ponds to 4x4 or 3x3, offering a space-saving alternative for Stardew Valley farms. With 518 endorsements and frequent updates, it's a popular choice for players who want to optimize their farm layout without losing functionality.

✨ Key Features

Shrinks fish ponds to a smaller footprint
Choose between 4x4 and 3x3 sizes
Active development with recent update in January 2025

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 518 endorsements and over 20k downloads
  • Simple and effective – does exactly what it says
  • Regularly updated, so it's likely compatible with current game versions

⚠️ Cons

  • Only affects fish ponds – no other building changes
  • May require a mod manager for easy installation
  • No detailed instructions provided, so you'll need to figure out the setup yourself
🎯 Is This For You?
For Stardew Valley farmers who want to save space on their farm without sacrificing fish ponds. Perfect for min-maxers and aesthetic builders who prefer a compact layout. Skip if you're happy with the default pond size or want more extensive building overhauls.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're using a mod manager like SMAPI, just drop the mod folder into your Mods directory and it should work automatically.
  • Test both sizes to see which fits your farm layout best – 3x3 is great for tight spaces, while 4x4 might be easier to interact with.
  • Remember that fish ponds still need the same number of fish to produce items, so smaller size doesn't affect gameplay mechanics.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Stardew Valley Mods
Author
mushymato
Version
0.4.0
Downloads
20,949
Endorsements
518
Category
Buildings
Created
11/15/2024
Updated
1/20/2025

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