Fishing

is a recurring type of in the . involves using a to haul out from bodies of water. In some games, may use or s to catch . can usually fish in s, which are dedicated spots that allow him to fish for a long time.
While , can earn various prizes from its respective if he catches a that meets a certain requirement.
==Appearances==
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In , can fish in pond in the northern part of Mabe Village for 10 . The prize for the caught depends on whether it is a runt or a lunker. For a runt, the will award with 5 s. If catches a lunker, will get 20 s. However, if catches one of the lunkers for the first time, he will get a .
 can stay and catch all the fish until the is empty. The will refill itself when leaves.
 has been overhauled in with new features and more types of fish. As in the original game, it costs 10 Rupees to fish in the pond.
A variety of have been introduced, starting with the . If has obtained multiple , he will have the option of selecting his before and during fishing. are now awarded based on the type and specific weight of the . As fish are caught and removed from the pond, new fish will appear to replace them.
 will receive a for catching his first of any size. The first time catches a weighing over 30 pounds, he will receive either another or one of two available . Upon catching a "lunker" for the first time, he'll receive the , which makes it easier to catch bigger . If catches a or he'll receive the , which makes it easier to catch the biggest . If manages to catch , he will receive two .
An empty can be found in the bottom left of the and retrieved with the . However, will knock it off of the line if they notice it.
Type 	Description
"Runt" 	Small red worth a low amount of .
"Lunker"	Large green worth a moderate amount of .
 	Appears identical to the enemy featured in the Super Mario series.Only appears after clearing .
 	Appears identical to the enemy featured in the Super Mario series.Only appears after clearing .
 	A humongous blue that is worth at least 100 . The pond in Mabe Village will feature a glowing a circle of light to signify when Ol' Baron can be found.Only appears after clearing .
==== Fishing Controls====
On the Game Boy, can use the left and right buttons on the directional pad to aim the cast, and once a fish is hooked, he must press the button rapidly to reel it in.
On the Nintendo Switch, the line can be wiggled with the L-stick to attract a fish's attention, and fish caught on the line are reeled in by rapidly tapping A. However if A is tapped while the fish is facing away from Link or out of water there is a high chance of the line breaking and the fish getting away.
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Gameboy	Action
"Left" 	Aim Left
"Right"	Aim Right
"A" 	Reel In
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In , can fish for an unlimited time for 20 s, which includes the fishing rod fee. If the Rumble Pak is connected to the Nintendo 64 controller, will be able to feel the vibrations of a as it is being reeled in. Any time catches a , he can take it to the to get it weighed. If the breaks the current record by at least four pounds, will receive a as a child, or a as an adult. Any that breaks the record by less than four pounds will yield an award of 5 s as a child and 20 s as an adult. The default weight record to beat for Young Link is six pounds, while for Adult Link, it is seven pounds. Along with the prize, the record-size will be kept inside a tank near the entrance that displays the weight and the name of the person who caught it, the exception being the , which the owner will release back since it is an endangered species.
Next to the hut is a full of ready to be caught. Link can use two types of fishing lures: the regular one, which already comes with the fishing rod, or an illegal lure known as the , which can be found by walking around in the water. The is prohibited due to its relatively easy way of catching fish. If catches a using the and shows it to the to get it weighed, the pond owner will deny Link a prize. Despite this, the will still be displayed inside the fish tank, but it will contain a note stating that the was caught via the use of the illegal lure.
 can walk around the to find the best spot to fish. Usually, the biggest are located either by the log which can be stood on in the west side of the pond, or by three poles surfacing from the water on the east side. Sunrise, sundown, and while it's raining is when the fish tend to be more active and energetic.
==== Fishing Controls====
Once a fish has been hooked, the best strategy is to press the A button while turning the Control Stick depending on the direction that the fish moves: if the fish turns right, the Control Stick must be held to the right, and if the fish turns left, it is recommended that the Control Stick move in the same direction in order to surprise the fish and make the reeling in process a lot easier.
While not fishing
N64	GCN	Wii	3DS	Action
 	 	 	 	Allows Link to talk to the owner or read signs, roll, open doors, or dive.
 	 	 	 	Casts the line unless Link is running
 	 	 	 	Allows Link to run around the pond
While casting
N64	GCN	Wii	3DS	Action
 	 	 	 	Makes the lure stop and fall right where it is
While fishing
N64	GCN	Wii	3DS	Action
 	 	 	 	Reels the line in
 	 	 	 	Reels the line in faster
Or 	Or 	Or 	Or 	Makes Link wiggle the lure to attract fish
 	 	 	 	Moves the camera closer or farther from the lure
While a fish is hooked
N64	GCN	Wii	3DS	Action
 	 	 	 	Reels the line in
 	 	 	 	Moves the line either left, right, or down, making it easier to catch fish
 	 	 	 	Moves the camera closer or farther from the lure
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Fishing is added in , though it is a completely optional activity and does not net any rewards. Link can fish at the Swamp Fishing Hole in the Southern Swamp, or the Ocean Fishing Hole in the Great Bay. Each of the fishing holes has 12 unique varieties of fish that can be caught, with 24 types of fish in total. The fish that are available in each location can be seen pictured on posters adorning the walls of the fishing hole shack, though each location also has a secret type of fish that does not feature on the posters. 
To fish, Link must rent a fishing rod for 50 Rupees or by exchanging a Fishing Hole Pass. The owner will offer Link the choice of a standard fishing rod, which can catch surface-dwelling fish, or one with a Sinking Lure that can be used to catch fish that dwell deep underwater. Many types of fish require Link to wear certain masks or perform certain actions in order to make them approach Link or make them more vulnerable to capture. Some types of fish will only appear at specific times or on specific days, and some will adjust their swimming pattern during rain.
A few types of fish will be generated whenever Link enters a fishing hole. Leaving and re-entering the area will regenerate the fish, allowing different kinds to spawn. Link is only charged for renting a fishing rod and can explore the area freely, so Zora Link can be used to initially scout the pools to see if a certain kind of fish is present before committing. Deku Link can be used to hop between Lily Pads and islets, and to reach a large stone pillar in the center of the Swamp Fishing Hole. Goron Link can pound the ground to scare fish away or make the Colossal Catfish appear. The Fierce Deity Mask can be worn in both fishing holes and Fierce Deity Link's strength is needed to reel in the Grand Swordfish.
==== Fishing Controls====
Once a fish has been hooked, the best strategy is to press the A button while turning the Circle Pad depending on the direction that the fish moves: if the fish turns right, the Circle Pad must be held to the right, and if the fish turns left, it is recommended that the Circle Pad move in the same direction in order to surprise the fish and make the reeling in process a lot easier.
Movement and Interaction
3DS	Action
 	Allows Link to talk to the owner or read signs, roll, open doors, or dive.
 	Casts the line unless Link is running
 	Allows Link to run around the pond
While casting
3DS	Action
 	Makes the lure stop and fall right where it is
While fishing
3DS	Action
 	Reels the line in
 	Reels the line in faster
Or 	Makes Link wiggle the lure to attract fish
 	Moves the camera closer or farther from the lure
While a fish is hooked
3DS	Action
 	Reels the line in
 	Moves the line either left, right, or down, making it easier to catch fish
 	Moves the camera closer or farther from the lure
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 in allows two kinds of fishing: bobber and lure .
====Bobber Fishing====
Bobber fishing is completely free and can be done in any area of provided that there is a body of water near. It consists of a simple hook and a bobber attached to a line. After obtains the from near the beginning of the game, will also be given an item called a that keeps track of all the fish he has caught during the journey while bobber-fishing only.
To bobber fish in the Nintendo GameCube version of Twilight Princess, the fishing rod can be equipped to either the Y or X buttons. By pressing back on the C-Stick, Link will raise his left hand, turning the rod vertically. Only by releasing the C-Stick quickly will the line be cast into the water. The bobber will align itself vertically and start to sink. To catch a fish, Link must simply wait until the bobber gets pulled down underwater at least half of its total length. Waiting too long to pull back the C-Stick to catch the fish will cause the fish to get away; however, pulling back too early will not give it time enough to set the hook. Once the fish is finally hooked, the C-Stick must be pulled back at all times to make the fish land.
To increase the chance of fish biting onto the hook, Link can use two kinds of . To equip the in the Nintendo GameCube version (assuming there is not already in the hook), the rod must be set to one of the two available buttons while the desired bait to the remaining button. The button in which the is assigned to must then be pressed, causing Link to automatically set the bait to the fishing rod.
The types of available for bobber fishing are:
*Bait - to obtain bee larvae, Link can knock down any of the beehives that are seen scattered throughout Hyrule, mainly the one in Ordon Village and another one behind Hena's fishing hut. After the bees are destroyed, the remains of the beehive can be scooped up by using an empty Bottle. Each scoop contains ten (10) larvae.
*Worm - to obtain worms, a Bomskit must be defeated. They are usually seen in the Hyrule Field right outside the Faron Woods. After its defeat, the Bomskit will leave a worm wiggling in the ground which can be easily scooped with an empty Bottle, yielding only one (1) worm. The worms can also be found by digging in mounds of dirt as Wolf Link.
Along with the type of bait available, also has two kinds of hooks. The first hook is the bone hook, which already comes equipped when first receives the . The other hook, known as the , is given to from after showing him of Yeto.
While is bobber fishing, he can catch the same kind of fish as he would if he were lure fishing (see below for the list). However, from time to time, might also accidentally reel in random objects like an , a , a , or even the .
====Lure Fishing====
Lure fishing in can only be done by renting a fishing rod and a canoe from Hena's located in . The fishing hole in is unique in that each time Link enters the pond, the scenery changes to match that of the four seasons. The default season is spring; however, if reenters the fishing hole, the atmosphere will change to that of summer, and so on. This becomes important when seeking to catch the , since the rare fish can only be caught during summertime.
 can fish alone with unlimited time for just 20 s; however, for 100 s, will join and advise him on several things such as the best spot to fish, but will not allow the use of a , as she believes it is cheating and harmful to the and environment. She will, however, allow him to use four different types of floating lures: the swimmer, popper, spinner, and frog types. 
The area goes through a variety of weather patterns that affect the clarity of the water. In the morning, the water is usually rather clear, allowing to see the various types of fish that are in the pond. As the day progresses, fog will start to overcome the fishing hole, which makes the water rather opaque and hard to see through; thus, the fish will be almost impossible to see despite that they may be a few inches in front of the lure.
===== Fishing Controls=====
While not fishing
GCN	Action
 	Moves the canoe
 	Options (Go Back, Change Lure, Quit)
 	Enters cast mode
 	Casts the line by pushing the C Stick back after entering "cast mode"
 	Switches to first-person point of view
 	General information
While fishing
GCN	Action
 	Makes Link wiggle the lure to attract fish
 	Reels the line in
 	Reels the line in faster
 	Moves the camera closer or farther from the lure
While a fish is hooked
GCN	Action
 	Once a fish bites, the line will be hooked and will reel in the fish
 	Moves the camera closer or farther from the lure
 	After the word "Land" appears on the screen, the A button must be pressed to grab the fish and have it measured
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In , the can be used only when on top of one of the shadows on the . While fishing, there is a bar that tells how close the is to getting away. If the bar hits bottom, then the gets away. To get the bar up, must pull the towards the boat. If the fish jumps, has to let go of the rod.
The is enabled after finding for the . When brings back a as proof of his skill, the gives him a that will enable him to catch bigger fish. When brings back a , the tells him the legend of the huge . The appears as a different-looking fish shadow on the , which is more difficult to chase down because it moves so fast. Hauling one in and showing it to the Wayfarer will net another . The also rewards a random for catching a with a attached to it.
==Trivia==
*In , it is possible to cast the line into lava; however, there is nothing to catch.
*Despite being left-handed, uses the fishing rod with his right hand in the GameCube version of . Since Link already uses his right hand in the GameCube version, this is the only thing in the game that is not mirrored in the Wii version of . 
==Gallery==
File:OoT Link Catching Fish.png| catching a at the in 
File:LANS Fishing Pond.png|The from 
File:MNPTP Fishing Sprite.png| after catching a in