The Fishing Pond in the Ocarina of Time Remake is not merely an area for fishing. There are some other rewards one can obtain here as well, among which are the Heart Piece and Golden Scale. There are also some additional objects that one may discover in this area, like the Sinking Lure and Hylian Loach. In this guide, we’ll cover all the Fishing Pond rewards and explain how to get each one as Young Link and Adult Link.
All Fishing Pond Rewards & How to Get Them
Start by going to Fishing Pond using the Young Link. Make sure that you have your Fishing Rod ready before going there. When you get there, go to the log in the water and stay near it. It is a perfect place for fishing, and it will help you catch some of the bigger fish there.
Find the biggest fish in the lake and cast your fishing rod to catch it. When you are able to catch the fish, look at the direction it goes and try to pull your rod in this direction. Catch it whenever you have a chance and reel it in. The fish will make efforts to get out of the hook, but you should just move your rod to follow it.
Keep reeling it in whenever you get the chance. The fish may struggle and try to escape, so be patient and adjust your rod as it moves. Once you catch a large fish, take it to the fisherman and show it to him. If the fish is big enough, he’ll reward you with a Heart Piece. This is one of the main rewards you can get from the Fishing Pond as Young Link.
Get the Golden Scale as Adult Link
Subsequently, head back to the Fishing Pond as Adult Link. The log that is in the water can be used for catching fish. It is important to find a large log and fish near it. Another helpful trick is to go fishing in the Fishing Pond when it is raining. There seems to be an increased chance of catching fish when it is raining. Hence, it is advisable to make full use of rainy days. Playing the Song of Storms does not seem to keep the rain going.
When the fish bites into the hook, reel and move the rod according to the way the fish moves. The fish will struggle at times in the beginning, and therefore, there should be no constant pulling in front. Rather, pull sideways and change the direction when the fish changes direction.
Another way is to observe its movement when it jumps from the water. It usually changes direction when it jumps, and therefore, you need to change yours. Pull the rod in the direction it swims, and reel it in every chance you get. After catching a big fish, go to the fisherman. He will give you the Golden Scale if your fish weighs a lot. With this, Link can swim deeper into the waters.
Find the Sinking Lure
After acquiring the Heart Piece and Golden Scale, you should search for the Sinking Lure at the Fishing Pond. It is an exclusive fishing lure that appears in multiple locations throughout the zone. The lure is a small red item; hence, keep looking while exploring the zone. One potential spawn point for the lure is in proximity to the edge of the water, near the waterfall. Other potential places for finding the lure include the tree and brick buildings.
It is possible that you might not find the Sinking Lure until you have completed the required Fishing Pond quest rewards. Ensure that you have acquired the Heart Piece and the Golden Scale prior to looking for the lure.
Steal the Fisherman’s Hat
Additionally, you can steal the fisherman’s hat when exploring the Fishing Pond. In order to do that, make sure that your Fishing Rod is equipped and then cast the line towards the fisherman. However, in order for the process to be successful, one needs to stand at the appropriate distance from the fisherman. Otherwise, if you’re too close, you won’t be able to successfully grab his hat. Stand a bit further away and repeat until you catch the hat. Afterwards, you’ll be left with two options – you can either throw the hat into the water, paying 50 Rupees to the fisherman for it.
Catch the Hylian Loach
Another thing you can do is catch the Hylian Loach. This is an exclusive fish that differs in appearance from the common fish found at the Fishing Pond. You can identify it underwater using your diving abilities. After finding it, try to catch it with your Fishing Rod.
There is no significant reward for catching the Hylian Loach. All the fishermen will give you is 50 Rupees. If all you are after are important items, you can leave this one out since it won’t be of much help to you. These are all the things that you can find in the Fishing Pond in the Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake game.
