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How to make a Bucket of Salmon in Minecraft

This Minecraft tutorial explains how to craft a bucket of salmon with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

In Minecraft, a bucket of salmon is a water bucket that has been filled with salmon that are still alive. This item can not be made with a crafting table or furnace. Instead, you need to find and gather this item in the game.

bucket of salmon

Let's explore how to make a bucket of salmon.

Supported Platforms

A bucket of salmon is available in the following versions of Minecraft:

Platform	Supported (Version*)
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	Yes (1.13)
Pocket Edition (PE)	Yes (1.4.0)
Xbox 360	Yes (TU69)
Xbox One	Yes (1.4.0)
PS3	Yes (1.76)
PS4	Yes (1.76)
Wii U	Yes (Patch 38)
Nintendo Switch	Yes (1.5.0)
Windows 10 Edition	Yes (1.4.0)
Education Edition	Yes (1.4.0)

* The version that it was added or removed, if applicable.
NOTE: Pocket Edition (PE), Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Windows 10 Edition are now called Bedrock Edition. We will continue to show them individually for version history.

Where to find a Bucket of Salmon in Creative Mode

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

Here is where you can find a bucket of salmon in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.13 - 1.19	Miscellaneous
Java Edition (PC/Mac)	1.19.3 - 1.20	Tools & Utilities

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

Here is where you can find a bucket of salmon in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Pocket Edition (PE)	1.4.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Xbox Editions

Here is where you can find a bucket of salmon in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Xbox 360	TU69	Miscellaneous
Xbox One	1.4.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft PS Editions

Here is where you can find a bucket of salmon in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
PS3	1.76	Miscellaneous
PS4	1.76 - 1.91	Miscellaneous
PS4	1.14.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Nintendo

Here is where you can find a bucket of salmon in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Wii U	Patch 38	Miscellaneous
Nintendo Switch	1.5.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

Here is where you can find a bucket of salmon in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Windows 10 Edition	1.4.0 - 1.20.0	Items

Minecraft Education Edition

Here is where you can find a bucket of salmon in the Creative Inventory menu:

Platform	Version(s)	Creative Menu Location
Education Edition	1.4.0 - 1.17.30	Items

Definitions

Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers where the item can be found in the menu location listed (we have tested and confirmed this version number).
Creative Menu Location is the location of the item in the Creative Inventory menu.

Required Materials to make a Bucket of Salmon

In Minecraft, these are the materials you can use to craft a bucket of salmon:

How to get a Bucket of Salmon in Survival Mode

You can add a bucket of salmon to your inventory in Survival mode by catching a salmon in a water bucket. So let's get started!

1. Find a Salmon

First, you need to find a salmon in your Minecraft world.

salmon

Salmon can usually be found in the Cold Ocean, Frozen Ocean, and River biomes.

Cold Ocean

cold ocean biome

Frozen Ocean

frozen ocean biome

River

river biome

2. Hold a Water Bucket

Next, select a water bucket in your hotbar so that you are holding it in your hand.

make salmon bucket

3. Use the Water Bucket on the Salmon

While in front of the salmon, use the water bucket on the salmon. The game control to catch the salmon in the water bucket depends on the version of Minecraft:

For Java Edition (PC/Mac), right click on the salmon.
For Pocket Edition (PE), you tap on the salmon.
For Xbox 360 and Xbox One, press the LT button on the Xbox controller.
For PS3 and PS4, press the L2 button on the PS controller.
For Wii U, press the ZL button on the gamepad.
For Nintendo Switch, press the ZL button on the controller.
For Windows 10 Edition, right click on the salmon.
For Education Edition, right click on the salmon.

completed salmon bucket

It may take several attempts to catch the salmon in the water bucket. When you successfully catch the salmon, you will see the message "Bucket of Salmon" appear on the screen and your bucket will look like it has a salmon inside. This salmon is still alive and can be released from the bucket whenever you want. This is a great way to move salmon around in the game.

Congratulations, you have made a bucket of salmon in Minecraft!

Item ID and Name

Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft, a bucket of salmon has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Bucket of Salmon (minecraft:salmon_bucket)		1	Java	1.13 - 1.20.3

Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft, a bucket of salmon has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Bucket of Salmon (minecraft:bucket)	3	1	PE	1.4.0 - 1.14.0
	Bucket of Salmon (minecraft:salmon_bucket)	0	1	PE	1.16.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft, a bucket of salmon has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Bucket of Salmon (minecraft:bucket)	3	1	Xbox One	1.6.0 - 1.14.0
	Bucket of Salmon (minecraft:salmon_bucket)	0	1	Xbox One	1.16.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft, a bucket of salmon has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Bucket of Salmon (minecraft:bucket)	3	1	PS4	1.14.0
	Bucket of Salmon (minecraft:salmon_bucket)	0	1	PS4	1.16.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft, a bucket of salmon has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Bucket of Salmon (minecraft:bucket)	3	1	Switch	1.6.0 - 1.14.0
	Bucket of Salmon (minecraft:salmon_bucket)	0	1	Switch	1.16.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft, a bucket of salmon has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Bucket of Salmon (minecraft:bucket)	3	1	Windows	1.4.0 - 1.14.0
	Bucket of Salmon (minecraft:salmon_bucket)	0	1	Windows	1.16.0 - 1.20.50

Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft, a bucket of salmon has the following Name, ID and DataValue:

Item	Description (Minecraft ID Name)	Data Value	Stack Size	Platform	Version(s)
	Bucket of Salmon (minecraft:bucket)	3	1	Education	1.4.0 - 1.14.31
	Bucket of Salmon (minecraft:salmon_bucket)	0	1	Education	1.17.30 - 1.18.32

Definitions

Description is what the item is called and (Minecraft ID Name) is the string value that is used in game commands.
Data Value (or damage value) identifies the variation of the block if more than one type exists for the Minecraft ID.
Stack Size is the maximum stack size for this item. While some items in Minecraft are stackable up to 64, other items can only be stacked up to 16 or 1. (NOTE: These stack sizes are for vanilla Minecraft only. If you are running a mod, some mods may change the stack size for an item.)
Platform is the platform that applies.
Version(s) is the Minecraft version numbers that the Minecraft ID and Name are valid for.

Give Command for Bucket of Salmon

Give Command in Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac)

In Minecraft Java Edition (PC/Mac) 1.13, 1.14, 1.15, 1.16, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20 and 1.20.3, the /give command for Bucket of Salmon is:

/give @p salmon_bucket 1

Give Command in Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE)

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Bucket of Salmon is:

/give @p salmon_bucket 1 0

In Minecraft Pocket Edition (PE) 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Bucket of Salmon is:

/give @p bucket 1 3

Give Command in Minecraft Xbox One

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Bucket of Salmon is:

/give @p salmon_bucket 1 0

In Minecraft Xbox One 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Bucket of Salmon is:

/give @p bucket 1 3

Give Command in Minecraft PS4

In Minecraft PS4 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Bucket of Salmon is:

/give @p salmon_bucket 1 0

In Minecraft PS4 1.14.0, the /give command for Bucket of Salmon is:

/give @p bucket 1 3

Give Command in Minecraft Nintendo Switch

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.1, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Bucket of Salmon is:

/give @p salmon_bucket 1 0

In Minecraft Nintendo Switch 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Bucket of Salmon is:

/give @p bucket 1 3

Give Command in Minecraft Windows 10 Edition

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.16.0, 1.17.0, 1.18.0, 1.19.0, 1.20.0 and 1.20.50, the /give command for Bucket of Salmon is:

/give @p salmon_bucket 1 0

In Minecraft Windows 10 Edition 1.12.0, 1.13.0 and 1.14.0, the /give command for Bucket of Salmon is:

/give @p bucket 1 3

Give Command in Minecraft Education Edition

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.17.30 and 1.18.32, the /give command for Bucket of Salmon is:

/give @p salmon_bucket 1 0

In Minecraft Education Edition 1.12.0, 1.12.60 and 1.14.31, the /give command for Bucket of Salmon is:

/give @p bucket 1 3

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