Recatch Legendary Fish
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Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #84 of 382 Gameplay Mechanics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod lets you catch legendary fish as many times as you want. (You'll still get fishing achievements.)
Install
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[]Install the latest version of SMAPI.
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]Unzip the mod folder into Stardew Valley/Mods.[]Run the game using SMAPI.
Compatibility
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[]Works with Stardew Valley 1. 6. 15+ on Linux/Mac/Windows.
[]Works in single-player, multiplayer, and split-screen. (In multiplayer, it only affects players who have it installed.)
[]No known mod conflicts.
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[]Release notes
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[]Release notes
Recatch Legendary Fish removes the one-time catch limit for legendary fish in Stardew Valley, letting you catch them repeatedly. With 4,351 endorsements and 190,017 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life mod for players who want multiple legendary fish without restrictions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (4,351 endorsements, 190k downloads)
- Simple, focused fix for a common annoyance
- Co-authored by Pathoschild, a well-known Stardew Valley modder
⚠️ Cons
- May not be updated for the latest game version (last updated March 2026, but no version info)
- Could make legendary fish feel less special if you want to keep them rare
For Stardew Valley players who want to catch legendary fish more than once, whether for collection, profit, or completion. Skip if you prefer the challenge of limited legendary catches.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with a mod manager like SMAPI to keep it updated easily.
- Make sure SMAPI is installed first, as most Stardew Valley mods require it.
- If you're using other fishing mods, test this one in a new save to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- cantorsdust and Pathoschild
- Version
- 1.9.3
- Downloads
- 190,017
- Endorsements
- 4,351
- Category
- Gameplay Mechanics
- Created
- 3/24/2016
- Updated
- 3/15/2026
🧩 Commonly Used Together
Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.
🔧 How to Install Stardew Valley Mods
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