Fishing Pond
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Inhabitants | Fisherman (Link's Awakening) | |
Items | Link's Awakening (Game Boy and DX) | |
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The Fishing Pond is a location that appears in Link's Awakening and Ocarina of Time. In both games, it is the only place where Link can partake in fishing.
Similar locations appear in other Zelda titles, all bearing the name of Fishing Hole.
Link's Awakening
| Language | Name |
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 日本語
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つりぼり |
 Française
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Étang |
 Español
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Estanque de pesca |
 Deutsch
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Angelteich |
 Italiana
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Laghetto |
 Nederlands
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Visvijver |
 Русский
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Рыбацкий пруд |
 한국어
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낚시터 |
In Link's Awakening, the Fishing Pond is located to the north of Madam MeowMeow's House in Mabe Village. It is maintained by a Fisherman. Link can pay him 10 Rupees to go fishing.[1]
Link's Awakening (Game Boy) and Link's Awakening DX
There are five fish in the water, two of which are of a larger size than the others. The three normal sized fish award five Rupees each.[2] The bigger ones are more difficult to capture, but yield better prizes. Catching either of the large fish awards twenty Rupees, though the big fish closest to the platform also awards a Piece of Heart.[3][4]
If Link catches all of the fish but asks to continue, the Fisherman informs him that the pond is fished out, but Link can try his luck in the sea.[5] If Link agrees, the Fisherman retracts his comment and tells him to forget it.[6]
Link's Awakening (Switch)
Like the original, five fish will appear in the pond. There are also five different varieties of fish that Link can catch. When a Blooper, Cheep Cheep, or Ol' Baron are present, the pond will glow.
Link must dangle the fishing lure in front of the fish he wishes to catch to get its attention. The fish may nibble on the bait a few times, but once it latches on he must reel it in first. When the fish tries to escape, he should stop reeling in as much as possible, or else the fish may break the line and Link will need to pay to play again. The fish will also escape if it manages to escape off the edge of the screen, even if Link's fishing line is still attached to it. When Link has caught most of the fish, more will appear.
For every fish that Link catches, the fisherman will pay him Rupees. All fish have a range of sizes that they fit into. For every ten centimeters in size over the base, the rupee amount increases. The amount it increases depends on the fish. Link's biggest catch will be recorded on the sign outside the Fishing Pond.
| Image | Fish | Size Range | Rupee Range | Fisherman Quote |
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Little Fish | 10cm - 40cm (3.94in - 15.75in) | 9 - 15 Rupees | You landed a little fish! Just like you, it's small, but it has plenty of fight! |
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Big Fish | 50cm - 90cm (19.69in - 35.43in) | 17 - 26 Rupees | You reeled in a big fish! It's so heavy that you wish you'd caught something lighter... |
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Cheep Cheep | 40cm - 80cm (15.75in - 31.50in) | 25 - 40 Rupees | You caught a Cheep Cheep! Since when did they swim in these waters? |
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Blooper | 80cm - 120cm (19.69in - 47.24in) | 45 - 60 Rupees | You caught a Blooper! Usually, it's the other way around! |
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Ol' Baron | 130cm - 170cm (51.18in - 66.93in) | 90 - 120 Rupees | Wow! Lots of people say they caught Ol' Baron, but you actually did! |
There are several rewards that can be obtained from fishing, including Pieces of Heart, Secret Seashells, and Chamber Stones. Only two rewards can be earned at a time in addition to the Rupees, so the most difficult rewards will be granted first. There is also a Fairy Bottle at the bottom of the pond, which can be carefully reeled up. However, fish knock it off Link's line if they see it, ending his session and forcing him to pay again.
Though Link starts with a Lightweight Lure, he can earn the Middleweight Lure and Heavyweight Lure by catching specific fish. These lures naturally sink to specific depths in the pond, and make it easier to catch certain fish; however, any fish can be caught with any of the lures.
| Image | Reward | Requirement | Fisherman Quote |
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Piece of Heart 1 | Any size little fish (orange) | Hm? Is there something caught in this fish's mouth? |
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Piece of Heart 2 | Any fish between 50cm (19.69in) and 100cm (39.37in) | This is the first time you landed one this size, huh? Let's mark the occasion with a Piece of Heart! |
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Secret Seashell 1 | Any size Cheep Cheep | Hm? Is there something caught in the Cheep Cheep's mouth? |
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Secret Seashell 2 | Any fish between 100cm (39.37in) and 150cm (59.06in) | You caught a Blooper! Usually, it's the other way around! |
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Chamber Stone 1 | Any size Ol' Baron | Hm? Is there something caught in Ol' Baron's mouth? |
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Chamber Stone 2 | Any Ol' Baron 150cm (59.06in) or bigger | This is the first time you landed one this size, huh? Let's mark the occasion with a chamber stone! |
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Middleweight Lure | Any size big fish (green) | For landing a lunker, I'll set you up with a new lure. |
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Heavyweight Lure | Any size Blooper | A Blooper, huh? Good one. I'll hook you up with a new lure for that. |
Ocarina of Time
| Language | Name |
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| 日本語
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つりぼり |
| Française
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Étang |
| Español
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Estanque |
| Deutsch
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Fischweiher |
| Italiana
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Lago di Pesca |
- See also: Ocarina of Time Fishing Guide
In Ocarina of Time, the Fishing Pond is a sub-area of Lake Hylia. For twenty Rupees, Link can borrow a Fishing Rod and stay for as long as he desires.[7][8] Attempting to leave without returning the Fishing Rod will attract the ire of the Fishing Hole Man,[9] as will the use of a Sinking Lure.
Fish are scored based on their weight. Catching a heavier fish will replace the current record, and certain target weights will allot a prize. As a child, a fish of at least ten pounds will yield a Piece of Heart. As an adult, the Gold Scale is awarded for a fish of at least fifteen. For any subsequent victories or for the capture of a Hylian Loach,[10] the prize is a Purple Rupee.
Access
As a child, Link can reach the entrance of the Fishing Pond by taking a short swim from the southeastern shore. As an adult, however, access is initially impossible due to the lowered water level of Lake Hylia. Completing the Water Temple will return the water to normal. Alternatively, playing the Scarecrow's Song will summon Bonooru next to the entrance, permitting access via use of the Hookshot.
Gallery
The Fishing Pond in Link's Awakening DX
Fishing in the pond in Link's Awakening DX
Fishing in the pond in Link's Awakening (Switch)
Catching a Blooper in Link's Awakening (Switch)
Catching a Cheep Cheep in Link's Awakening (Switch)
Catching Ol' Baron in Link's Awakening (Switch)
The Fishing Pond in Ocarina of Time
The Fishing Pond front desk in Ocarina of Time 3D
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References
- ↑ "How about some fishing, little buddy? I'll only charge you 10 Rupees... Fish Not Now" — Fisherman, Link's Awakening.
- ↑ " It's a runt! I'll only give you a 5 Rupees prize for that. You should try again! Okay No" — Fisherman, Link's Awakening.
- ↑ " Wow! Nice Fish! It's a lunker!! I'll give you a 20 Rupee prize! Try again? Cast Not Now" — Fisherman, Link's Awakening.
- ↑ "Oh! It's a big one! And it has a Piece of Heart, too! You get a 20 Rupee prize on top of that! Try again? Yes No" — Fisherman, Link's Awakening.
- ↑ " This pond's all fished out. Why not try your luck in the sea? Okay No" — Fisherman, Link's Awakening.
- ↑ "Did I say that? Forget it, okay? Run along now..." — Fisherman, Link's Awakening.
- ↑ "Well, do you want to go fishing for 20 Rupees? Yes No" — Fishing Hole Man, Ocarina of Time.
- ↑ "I'm so generous, I'll let you fish for as long as you want. However, you can keep only one fish. The biggest fish ever caught here weighed pounds. After you cast, you can change your view with
. Let's fish!" — Fishing Hole Man, Ocarina of Time. - ↑ "Hey! Hey! You can't take the rod out of here! When you quit fishing, return the rod to the counter. I'm serious!" — Fishing Hole Man, Ocarina of Time.
- ↑ "Well, well... WOW! What a rare fish! This is a Hyrule Loach! For this fish, size doesn't matter. I'll give you this prize!" — Fishing Hole Man, Ocarina of Time.
