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InStardew Valley, the Extended Family quest is part of the rotating quests available in Qi’s Walnut Room. It involves catching a new set of legendary fish, said to be relatives of the original legendary sea creatures.
ThisStardew Valleyguide offers insights into the mission’s details, focusing on the locations where you may find each of the legendary fish needed to complete the task.
Updated on Jun 23, 2025, by Mohsen Baqery: The Extended Family quest remains one of the best ways to farm some of the rarest creatures in the game. Even better, the Stardew Valley 1.6 update brought a range of changes to fishing mechanics and introduced several new items for anglers, making it much easier tofarm legendary fish during the quest. With that in mind, we’ve updated this guide to cover the new tools that help complete the Extended Family Order and to provide more detailed information on where to find each of the quest’s legendary fish.
20 Qi Gems
The Walnut Room, Ginger Island
In the Walnut Room ofGinger Island, Qi gives you a fishing quest called The Extended Family. The Order’s description notifies you that “Family members of the legendary fish have returned. You have three days tocatch Ms. Angler, Glocierfish Jr., Son of Crimsonfish, Radioactive Carp, and The Legend II.” By doing so,you earn 20 Qi Gems.
How to Complete the Extended Family Order
You must catch thefamily members ofAngler,Crimsonfish,Glacierfish,Legend,andMutant Carp. Unlikeother legendary fish, the extended family variants spawn irrespective of the season and weather. To complete the quest, you must fish in the same spots where you found the original legendary sea creatures.
Here’s where to find each member of the extended family:
Ms. Angler
Headnorth of Joja Martto find a narrow waterway with a small bridge. Here, you have the opportunity to catch Ms. Angler, the alternative variant of the legendary Angler. To enhance your chances of a successful catch, position yourself on the bridge and cast your fishing line in the opposite direction of the stream.
Glacierfish Jr.
Inthe Cindersap Forest, there is a triangle-shaped island in the water. To have a shot at catching theGlacierfish Jr.., stand on this island and fish in the surrounding water. For an added advantage, position yourself on the rightmost corner of the land.
Son of Crimsonfish
Repair the broken bridge on the Beach to gain access tothe Eastern Pier, a location crucial forfishing for rare creatures. The repair project demands 300 pieces of Wood. After successfully fixing the bridge, start fishing in the Ocean from the Eastern Pier to catch the elusiveSon of Crimsonfish.
Radioactive Carp
You can find theRadioactive Carpin The Sewers. If you haven’t unlocked this area yet, donate 60 items to the Museum. Upon achieving this goal,you will be rewarded with the Rusty Key, which opens the door to The Sewers, where you can fish for Mutant and Radioactive Fish.
Legend II
TheLegend IIis located in Mountain Lake, near the tent. Access the small islands in the middle of the pond and throw your hook toward the southern parts of the waterway to catch the last member of the extended family andfinish Qi’s quest.
Best Tools for the Extended Family Quest
The Iridium Rod, Curiosity Lure, Lead Bobber, and Wild Bait are essential items for the Extended Family Quest. These fishing boosters increase the chances of finding rare sea creatures, helping to speed up the Order’s progress.
TheStardew Valley1.6 update introduced several new fishing toolsthat can further improve the odds of catching legendary fish and completing the Extended Family Quest more efficiently. The following items from this update are recommended for those aiming to beat the quest with maximum efficiency:
Can You Repeat the Extended Family Quest?
The Extended Family Order appears periodically inQi’s Walnut Room. It may take some time before the quest reappears on the list, but it’s possible to complete it multiple times within the same playthrough.
Veteran players often use the Extended Family quest as a strategy to catch as many legendary fish as possible. By avoiding the last fish, they can continue farming the others throughout the quest’s duration, resulting in massive profits. For example, catching multiple Legend II fish, smoking them, and selling each can net you around 20,000g to 30,000g each.
