Willy

Information

Birthday:	Summer 24
Lives In:	The Beach
Address:	Fish Shop
Marriage:	No
Clinic Visit:	Spring 9
Loved Gifts:	Catfish, Diamond, Gold Bar, Iridium Bar, Jewels Of The Sea, Mead, Octopus, Pumpkin, Sea Cucumber, Sturgeon, The Art O' Crabbing

Schedule

Most days Willy fishes at the beach for a few hours before operating his fish shop between 9am and 5pm. During winter he'll go to the saloon after work.

Willy's shop is closed on Saturday while he's out fishing unless it's raining. Willy never visits the Beach Resort on Ginger Island, though he ferries other villagers to and from the Island.

Schedule
Spring 9
6:10 AM: Wakes up for the day, goes fishing outside his fish shop.
8:50 AM: Goes back inside fish shop from the beach.
9:00 AM: Starts working at the counter in the fish shop, goods are available for sale.
10:10 AM: Leaves the fish shop, walks over to the Harvey's Clinic.
1:30 PM: Continues checkup at the Harvey's Clinic.
5:00 PM: Leaves the Harvey's Clinic, walks over to the saloon.
11:20 PM: Leaves the saloon to head home for the night.
Spring 15, 16 and 17 (Bus Service Restored)
9:00 AM: Boards the bus to Calico Desert to attend the Desert Festival.
9:10 AM: Stands at his fishing challenge.
Summer 20 and 21
6:10 AM: Wakes up for the day, goes fishing outside his fish shop.
8:50 AM: Returns to the fish shop.
10:00 AM: Leaves the beach, goes to Cindersap Forest to fish in the Trout Derby in the river to the southwest of Leah's Cottage.
11:20 PM: Leaves Cindersap Forest to head home for the night.
Winter 12 and 13
6:10 AM: Wakes up for the day, goes fishing outside his fish shop.
8:50 AM: Returns to the fish shop.
12:00 PM: Heads out to the beach to fish in the SquidFest.
11:20 PM: Leaves the beach to head home for the night.
Winter 15, 16 and 17
4:30 PM: At The Stardrop Saloon.
12:20 AM: Returns to the fish shop.
Green Rain (Year 1)
All day: In The Stardrop Saloon.
Rain
6:10 AM: Wakes up for the day, goes fishing outside his fish shop.
8:50 AM: Goes back inside fish shop from the beach.
9:00 AM: Starts working at the counter in the fish shop, goods are available for sale.
5:00 PM: Leaves the fish shop, walks over to the saloon.
11:20 PM: Leaves the saloon to head home for the night.
Friday
6:10 AM: Wakes up for the day, goes fishing outside his fish shop.
8:50 AM: Goes back inside fish shop from the beach.
9:00 AM: Starts working at the counter in the fish shop, goods are available for sale.
5:00 PM: Leaves the fish shop, walks over to the saloon.
11:20 PM: Leaves the saloon to head home for the night.
Saturday
6:10 AM: Wakes up for the day, walks through town to go fishing at the river outside Leah's cottage.
2:00 PM: Leaves the river and heads into Pelican Town for more river fishing.
7:00 PM: Walks over to the saloon.
11:00 PM: Leaves the saloon to head home for the night.
Winter
6:10 AM: Wakes up for the day, goes fishing outside his fish shop.
8:50 AM: Goes back inside fish shop from the beach.
9:00 AM: Starts working at the counter in the fish shop, goods are available for sale.
5:00 PM: Leaves the fish shop, walks over to the saloon.
11:20 PM: Leaves the saloon to head home for the night.
Regular Schedule
6:10 AM: Wakes up for the day, goes fishing outside his fish shop.
8:50 AM: Goes back inside fish shop from the beach.
9:00 AM: Starts working at the counter in the fish shop, goods are available for sale.
5:00 PM: Leaves the fish shop, goes out to fish on the beach.
10:00 PM: Leaves the beach to head home for the night.

Relationships

Willy spends most of his time fishing just outside his shop when not operating the sale counters at his shop. He's often seen at the saloon in the evenings, especially during the winter, when he sits with Clint. He lives close to Elliott; the two of them are the only residents of the beach. He is also friends with Elliott.

Gifts

You can give Willy up to two gifts per week (plus one on his birthday), which will raise or lower his friendship with you. Gifts on his birthday (24 Summer) will have 8× effect and show a unique dialogue.

Response	Gift
Loved	Catfish, Diamond, Gold Bar, Iridium Bar, Jewels Of The Sea, Mead, Octopus, Pumpkin, Sea Cucumber, Sturgeon, The Art O' Crabbing, Stardrop Tea
Liked	Bait And Bobber, Coffee, Baked Fish, Chowder, Crab Cakes, Crispy Bass, Escargot, Fish Stew, Fish Taco, Fried Calamari, Fried Eel, Lingcod, Lobster Bisque, Quartz, Salmon Dinner, Seafoam Pudding, Tiger Trout, Trout Soup
Neutral	All Eggs (except Void Egg), All Fish (except Carp, Catfish, Lingcod, Octopus, Sea Cucumber, Snail, Sturgeon, & Tiger Trout), All Fruit (except Fruit Tree Fruit & Salmonberry), All Milk, Dish O' The Sea, Maki Roll, Sashimi
Disliked	Triple Shot Espresso, Chanterelle, Common Mushroom, Daffodil, Dandelion, Ginger, Hazelnut, Holly, Leek, Life Elixir, Magma Cap, Morel, Purple Mushroom, Salmonberry, Snow Yam, Wild Horseradish, Winter Root
Hated	Seafoam Pudding

Quotes

"Ahoy there! It's nice to see young folk movin' in to the valley. It's not very common these days."

"Ahoy there, [son/lass]. Looks like decent weather for fishing, eh?"

"Have you had much luck in the local waters? You look like you could be a strong angler if you set your mind to it."

"A true angler has respect for the water... don't you forget that."

"Some fish come and go with the seasons. Others only come out at night or in the rain."

"*mumble* *mumble* ...Eh? I would tell you about my thoughts, but it's a fisherman's secret"

"There are rumors of some very rare fish in these parts... but only an experienced angler could stand a chance against them. You'll need the finest bait you can get if you want a rare fish to bite."

"If you really want to get the fish biting, make sure you put some bait on your hook."

"If the local fishing scene got a bit more lively, I might expand the shop's stock."

"If you purchase a high quality fishing rod, you'll be able to attach bait and tackle to the line. Bait causes fish to bite faster. Tackle can make your job a lot easier when reeling fish in. There are all kinds of tackle, with different perks. They're usually a little flimsy, so don't be surprised if your tackle breaks after a while."

"I'm a simple man...when my pipe is full, I'm happy. When my pipe is empty...well, then I just fill 'er up again."

"The ol' Man was a fisherman, you know. I grew up sailing between the fern islands, living from catch to catch. The fishing life is tough, but there's something about it that keeps you goin'."

"How's the fishing life going for ya? I try to fish as often as possible, but it's not easy when you've got a shop to run."

"Hey, it's my skipper, [Player]! I'd give you a discount on bait if I could afford it."

"Aye... I hope these weird rains don't bother the fish... It could ruin me life!"

"If the fish like these rains, then I like 'em, too."

"Well, the fish seem as healthy as ever. In fact, I swear they've been biting with extra vigor!"

"Tomorrow is the annual Trout Derby... Aye, it's a freshwater enthusiast's dream! Anglers from all over the world will be here to catch our beautiful Rainbow Trout... [I'd better see you out there, lad!/I hope to see you out there!] For the next two days, I'll only be manning the shop for one hour, starting at 9am. So if you really need somethin', you can come by then."

"Tomorrow, at the beach, is the start of a little gathering... called 'SquidFest'. Aye... tis' a difficult catch, the squid. But I trust that you've developed a knack for the sport, by now."

"Giving up the [bachelor/single] life, eh? Just don't forget to make time for fishing..."

"Ah, you caught the Angler, did ya? A good 'first step' into the world o' rare fish, that one."

"So, you finally conquered the Crimsonfish! That fish has been taunting me for many years. He nearly nibbled through the wood under me house!"

"By the stem o' me pipe... You actually caught 'the Legend'. I never thought I'd see the day... Well, [lad/miss], you've done it... You're the best [fisherman/angler] this valley's seen in a long time..."

"Ah, so you finally snagged the Glacierfish... That's one of the slipperiest fish I've ever encountered! How many tries did it take ya?"

"*sniff* *sniff*... Something tells me you've been fishin' in the sewers, [lad/miss]. It's an unconventional approach, to be sure. There's legend of gargantuan carp, twisted into monsters from the toxic sludge..."

"*sniff*... Ah... That old familiar scent. You've been raisin' crabs, haven't ya? Yer a [man/lady] after me own heart, [Player]. Hah! Here, take this. I found it on the beach... Been savin' it fer a special occasion. It's not every day I discover a fellow crab enthusiast!"

"Sometimes I'll hide an egg too well and no one finds it... Well, until summer rolls around. Then the hot air starts to bring out the rotten smell... Hehe."

"Aye... on rainy days, you'll find catfish in these waters. They're a challenging catch, but well worth the effort!"

"Have you had much luck in the local waters? You look like you could be a strong angler if you set your mind to it."

"I should've brought my fishing pole."

"Hi there, [Player]. Taking a breather? To tell you the truth, I'd rather be fishing right now."

"It's the big day! I've got all me equipment tuned to catch Trout... Good luck out there!"

"How's the derby treatin' ya so far? I've found plenty o' Golden Tags, meself... but it's not over yet!"

"Most night-fish would be scared of the light... these are strange ones."

"Are you setting up a grange display, [Player]? It's your chance to show off all the good produce from [farm name]!"

"Hey, [Player]. Ready for some ice fishing?"

"Don't give up just yet! There's more squid in these waters..."

"It warms me ol' winter heart to see all these anglers gathered here, all for the love o' fishing..."

"I can't get me a good night's sleep with that night market going on... eh, but that's okay. I'm flexible."

"Have you been on the deep-sea submarine? The captain's an old friend."

"Ah, nothin' like a hot beverage to wind down after a cold, dark day..."

"Do you want to hear the Legend of the Winter Star?"

"In the night sky of winter, there is a bright star only visible from this valley. No one knows why this is... but in times of old people would come from far and wide to see it.*They believed that anyone who laid eyes on the Winter Star would be blessed with good fortune. Some even claim that the mysterious fruit known asStardropis connected to the Winter Star in some way."

Quests

"To The Beach": Willy will send you a letter on the 2nd of Spring asking you to meet him on the beach south of town. The reward is a Bamboo Pole.

"Catch a Squid": Willy will send you a letter on the 2nd of Winter asking you to catch and bring him a Squid. The reward is data-sort-value="800">800g and 1 Friendship heart.

"Catch a Lingcod": Willy will send you a letter on the 13th of Winter, year 2, asking you to catch and bring him a Lingcod. The reward is data-sort-value="550">550g and 1 Friendship heart.

Fishing: Willy may randomly request that you catch a certain number of a specific fish from the current season at the "Help Wanted" board outside Pierre's General Store. The reward is 3x the fish's base value (per fish). (You get to keep the fish).

Item Delivery: Willy may request that you bring him a random item at the "Help Wanted" board outside Pierre's General Store. The reward is 3x the item's base value and 150 Friendship points.

Willy is to be gifted the Wriggling Worm in The Pirate's Wife quest.

"Juicy Bugs Wanted!": On the Special Orders board in front of the Mayor's Manor, Willy may randomly request that the player collect 100 Bug Meat and place it in the bin next to the Fish Shop. The reward is data-sort-value="3,000">3,000g and the Quality Bobber recipe.

"Tropical Fish": On the Special Orders board in front of the Mayor's Manor, Willy may randomly request that the player catch 5 Stingray, 5 Blue Discus, and 5 Lionfish. The reward is data-sort-value="2,500">2,500g and a Deluxe Fish Tank. Completing this special order also unlocks the Deluxe Fish Tank for sale at the Fish Shop. This special order requires Ginger Island to be unlocked and the Island Resort to be built.

Portraits

See the Willy portraits!

Trivia

At one point before the game was released, Willy was named "Dick".

It is implied that Willy catches fish for a living. However, the only time the player sees Willy catch a fish is at the Festival of Ice.

One Pearl may be obtained from Willy after filling a Fish Pond with 10 Crabs.

Willy's shirt can be tailored with 1 Cloth and 1 Dish O' The Sea, creating the Shirt O' The Sea.

History

1.3.27: Added 6-heart event.

1.4: Fixed bug where all recipes would be sent at 3 friendship hearts. Willy now is neutral towards Dish O' The Sea, Maki Roll, and Sashimi. Fixed bug where skipping intro cutscene would not count towards introductions quest.

1.6: Added custom gift reactions. Added dialogue. Added winter portraits. Added 3 new fishing quests for the Desert Festival. Willy now loves Gold Bar and likes Escargot.