Anchovy is a small, common saltwater fish that can be caught with a fishing rod in the ocean during spring and fall, especially on rainy days. It has a silver hue and is known for its distinctively strong flavor. This fish can be sold for a modest price, used in cooking recipes like the Sashimi or Maki Roll, or provided as a gift to villagers, some of whom may appreciate its unique taste. It can also be donated to the local museum's aquarium collection.
The item ID for Anchovy is 129
This ID will work on PC/Mac (Steam), PS4, PS5, XBOX One, and Nintendo Switch.
Spawning items in Stardew Valley is a little unsual and is not done with commands. You will need to utilize what is called a cheat to set your character's or animal name to the item id. To do this you cannot use just the item id, you will need to surround the item id with brackets. Ex. [129]
Spawning Using the Animal MethodTo spawn Anchovy while using an animal, you will need to head over to Marine's Ranch and purchase an animal. Once you have have an animal chosen, name the animal with the item id with brackets like this [129] and you will receive the Anchovy item. This method can be done using an existing character and is convenient but will cost some gold every time you want an item.
Spawning Using the Character MethodTo spawn Anchovy while using a character, you will need to create a new character and name it with the item id with brackets like this [129]. You will then receive the Anchovy item when you speak to a villager. This method is easy and free but cannot be performed on an existing character and you will be stuck with that name unless its edited.