This guide explores befriending Willy, the kindly fisherman in Stardew Valley. He's a valuable early connection, providing a fishing rod and supplies. Befriending him offers significant benefits.
Building a friendship with Willy is straightforward. Find him at his shop (most weekdays), fishing (Saturdays), or at the Stardrop Saloon/beach/river (evenings). Gift-giving is key; his birthday (Summer 24) multiplies gift effectiveness eightfold.
Gift Guide
Loved Gifts (+80 Friendship): These are the best options.
- Fish: Catfish
, Octopus 
, Sea Cucumber 
, Sturgeon 
- Books: Jewels Of The Sea
, The Art O' Crabbing 
- Mead:
(Honey in a Keg) - Gold Bar:
(Gold Ore in Furnace) - Iridium Bar:
(Iridium Ore in Furnace) - Diamond:
(Mines) - Pumpkin:
(Fall Crop) - All universally loved gifts.
Liked Gifts (+45 Friendship): Good alternatives to Loved gifts.
- Fish-based cooked dishes (excluding Dish O' the Sea, Sashimi, Maki Roll).
- Fish: Lingcod
, Tiger Trout 
- Quartz
- Bait And Bobber
Disliked & Hated Gifts: Avoid these.
- Foraged goods
- Non-fish cooked dishes
- Life Elixir
- Universally disliked/hated gifts (except for fish – Willy is neutral towards most fish, except those listed above).
Quests (+150 Friendship): Complete requests on the "Help Wanted" board or in letters from Willy for gold and friendship boosts. These include catching a Squid (Winter 2, Year 1) and a Lingcod (Winter 13, Year 2).
Friendship Perks: Willy sends four fishing buff recipes at increasing friendship levels: Chowder (3 hearts), Escargot (5 hearts), Fish Stew (7 hearts), and Lobster Bisque (9 hearts).
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