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Fish encompass a group of enemies, animals, and collectibles in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][2]

Appearances[]

A Link to the Past[]

In A Link to the Past, Fish can be captured when the water is drained out of the small pond in the Great Swamp in the Light World. If this Fish is thrown back into the water, it will thank Link and give him some Rupees.[3] However, the hero can also carry the Fish to the Street Merchant in Kakariko Village in exchange for 21 Rupees, 10 Arrows, 8 Bombs and, a Magic Jar.[4]

Fish is also the answer to the fourth riddle given by Q. Bumpkin.[5]

Link's Awakening[]

See also: Fishing in Link's Awakening

In Link's Awakening, Fish can be caught in a Fishing minigame in Mabe Village. The Fish come in two sizes, where big ones are called "lunkers" and little ones "runts."[6][7] One of the lunkers gives Link a Piece of Heart.

Link also encounters several Fish enemies in Link's Awakening, including Piranhas, Cheep-Cheeps, and the Angler Fish.

Ocarina of Time[]

See also: Fishing in Ocarina of Time

In Ocarina of Time, small Fish can be captured in Bottles, and are needed to gain entrance to Lord Jabu-Jabu's belly. Fish can be scooped into a Bottle in Zora's Domain, or alternately bought at the Medicine Shop or the Zora Shop for 200 Rupees. Bottled Fish can also be sold to the Buyer for 100 Rupees.

A Fishing minigame can also be played in the Fishing Pond in Lake Hylia. Link can obtain various prizes for catching a record-size Fish and showing it to the Fishing Hole Man.

Catchable Fish in Ocarina of Time[]

Fish Notes
OoT Hyrule Bass Model
Hyrule Bass
The biggest Hyrule Bass can always be found next to the log on the western part of the pond.
OoT Hylian Loach
Hyrule Loach
Can only be caught when located below the Lily Pads.

Majora's Mask[]

In Majora's Mask, Fish can be captured in Bottles and may be sold to the Curiosity Shop. Two carnivorous Fish can also be found in a fish tank in the Marine Research Lab. Link can feed these carnivorous Fish with other small Fish he has bottled, causing them to grow in size. Once one of the two has grown four times, it will eat the other and spit out a Piece of Heart for Link to collect. Seahorses can also be found in the Great Bay Region, and are regarded as a rare species by some.[8]

In Majora's Mask 3D, two Fishing Holes were added. These include the Swamp Fishing Hole on the Road to Southern Swamp, and the Ocean Fishing Hole in Zora Cape. Link can wear various Masks and play certain Songs to attract certain species of Fish. 12 different species of Fish can be caught in each Fishing Hole.

Catchable Fish in the Swamp Fishing Hole[]

Fish Days Time Lure Notes
MM3D Ancient Fish Model
Ancient Fish
All All Sinking Appears in the north portion, close to the cave. Vulnerable to catch when wearing the Gibdo Mask.
MM3D Colossal Catfish Model
Colossal Catfish
Final All Sinking Appears at the base of the stone pillar only after doing a ground pound on the pillar as Goron Link.
MM3D Cuccofish Model
Cuccofish
First and Final All Standard Vulnerable to catch after marching while wearing the Bremen Mask.
MM3D Ferocious Pirarucu Model
Ferocious Pirarucu
All All Both Vulnerable when reeling a smaller fish.
MM3D Fragrant Reekfish Model
Fragrant Reekfish
All All Standard Vulnerable to catch when wearing the Mask of Scents.
MM3D Groovy Carp Model
Groovy Carp
All All Sinking Appears in the north portion, below the vegetation.
MM3D Lord Chapu-Chapu Model
Lord Chapu-Chapu
All All Sinking Appears in the north portion, close to the cave. Vulnerable when reeling a smaller fish.
MM3D Mooranha Model
Mooranha
All All Standard Vulnerable to catch when wearing Romani's Mask.
MM3D Postal Salmon Model
Postal Salmon
First and Second 6 AM to 9 PM Sinking Vulnerable to catch when wearing the Postman's Hat.
MM3D Sweet Ranchfish Model
Sweet Ranchfish
All 6 AM to 3 PM Standard Appears in the side pond to the west. Vulnerable to catch after playing "Epona's Song".
MM3D Termina Bass Model
Termina Bass
All All Both
MM3D Termina Loach Model
Termina Loach
All All Both Appears around the stone pillar. Can be caught with the Sinking Lure on the First and Final Days or with the Standard Lure on the Second Day.

Catchable Fish in the Ocean Fishing Hole[]

Fish Days Time Lure Notes
MM3D Ambrosial Amberjack Model
Ambrosial Amberjack
All All Sinking Appears in the north portion, close to the open sea.
MM3D Bashful Angler Model
Bashful Angler
All All Sinking Appears close to the sunken ships. Vulnerable to catch when wearing the Stone Mask.
MM3D Dancing Sea Bream Model
Dancing Sea Bream
All 6 AM to 6 PM Standard Vulnerable to catch after dancing while wearing Kamaro's Mask.
MM3D Fairy Fish Model
Fairy Fish
All All Sinking Appears in the area with the six platforms. Vulnerable to catch while wearing the Great Fairy Mask.
MM3D Goodta Goby Model
Goodta Goby
All All Both Appears close to the shore.
MM3D Grand Swordfish Model
Grand Swordfish
All All Standard Appears in the area with the six platforms. Can only be reeled in as Goron Link or as the Fierce Deity Link.
MM3D Great Fairy Fish Model
Great Fairy Fish
Final All Sinking Appears in the northeast portion, close to the cave. Vulnerable when reeling a Fairy Fish.
MM3D Ninja Flounder Model
Ninja Flounder
All All Sinking Appears close to the sunken ships only when wearing the Garo's Mask.
MM3D Nuptuna Model
Nuptuna
First and Third All Sinking Appears in the area with the six platforms. Vulnerable to catch while wearing the Couple's Mask.
MM3D Savage Shark Model
Savage Shark
All All Sinking Appears in the area with the six platforms. Vulnerable when reeling a smaller fish.
MM3D Skullfish Model
Skullfish
All 6 PM to 6 AM Sinking Appears in the north portion, close to the open sea. Vulnerable to catch while wearing the Captain's Hat.
MM3D Termina Seabass Model
Termina Seabass
All All Standard Appears close to the shore.

Oracle of Seasons[]

In Oracle of Seasons, the Fish is the sixth item in the Trading Quest. It is a blue, small Fish that is given to Link by Ingo in exchange for helping complete his vase collection with the Goron Vase,[9] which was always refused to him by Biggoron.[10] This Fish is passed on to an Old Man trying to get his cat, Mittens, down from a tree in the Eyeglass Lake in return for the Megaphone.[11]

Twilight Princess[]

See also: Fishing in Twilight Princess

In Twilight Princess, Fish can be caught from nearly every body of water using the Fishing Rod. Records of Fish that have been caught by Bobber Fishing are stored in the Fish Journal along with the size and amount of each specific Fish. Whenever a Fish is thrown back into the water, it will leave behind a Heart. In addition to the regular Bobber Fishing, Link can also fish using Lures at Hena's Fishing Hole.

A Fish must be caught at the beginning of the game using the Fishing Rod in order to get Sera's cat to return to her shop. Later on, a Fish called the Reekfish must be caught using the Coral Lure in Zora's Domain to reach Snowpeak. Wolf Link can use his Senses to track the Fish's Scent, allowing him to navigate Snowpeak without getting lost in its blizzard.

The Skullfish and Bombfish enemies are two forbidden Fish that can be caught but will not be recorded in the Fish Journal.[12][13] Catching a Skullfish can yield a Heart like other Fish. The Bombfish will add a Water Bomb to Link's inventory.

Catchable Fish in Twilight Princess[]

Fish Lure Notes
TP Bombfish Model
Bombfish
Bobber Fishing only. Forbidden. Adds a Water Bomb to Link's inventory.
TP Greengill Model
Greengill
Standard
TP Hylian Pike Model
Hylian Pike
Spinner Lure
Frog Lure
TP Hyrule Bass Model
Hyrule Bass
Bobber
Lure
TP Hylian Loach Model
Hylian Loach
Frog Lure
TP Ordon Catfish Model
Ordon Catfish
Popper Lure
TP Reekfish Model
Reekfish
Coral Lure Can only be found in Zora's Domain while Bobber Fishing.
TP Skullfish Model
Skullfish
Bobber Fishing only. Forbidden.

Phantom Hourglass[]

See also: Fishing in Phantom Hourglass

In Phantom Hourglass, Link can fish off Linebeck's boat provided he has obtained the Fishing Rod from the Old Wayfarer. There are six types of Fish available.[14] If Link manages to catch a Neptoona, he will be rewarded with a Heart Container from the Old Wayfarer.

Catchable Fish in Phantom Hourglass[]

Fish Lure Notes
PH Loovar Icon
Loovar
Standard May also bring a Stowfish attached to its belly when caught.
PH Neptoona Icon
Neptoona
Big Catch Lure May also bring a Stowfish attached to its belly when caught.
PH Rusty Swordfish Icon
Rusty Swordfish
Big Catch Lure Rarely found in smaller Fish shadows, but are often found in the larger Swordfish shadows on the sea.
May also bring a Stowfish attached to its belly when caught.
PH Skippyjack Icon
Skippyjack
Standard Mostly found on the southwest area of the sea.
PH Stowfish Icon
Stowfish
Standard May be found attached to a Toona, Loovar, Rusty Swordfish, or Neptoona.
PH Toona Icon
Toona
Standard May also bring a Stowfish attached to its belly when caught.

Spirit Tracks[]

In Spirit Tracks, a woman in Papuchia Village sells Fish. However, Link must first bring her at least 10 units of Mega Ice from Wellspring Station so that the saleswoman can keep her Fish fresh. Afterward, she will offer to sell Link 20 Fish as cargo for 50 Rupees. Link can take 10 Fish to a woman in Hyrule Castle Town to receive a Force Gem as a sign of her gratitude.

Breath of the Wild[]

In Breath of the Wild, Fish can be found in various bodies of water. A Fishing Rod is not necessary to catch them, as they can alternatively be killed by various weapons such as Bombs, or simply picked up while swimming. Link can eat them raw for minor health recovery, but they can also be cooked into various recipes which can restore many more Hearts. They will flee from Link if he approaches them.

Fish in Breath of the Wild[]

Fish Hyrule Compendium entry Common locations Effects when cooked
BotW Hyrule Bass Icon
Hyrule Bass
An ordinary fish that can be found all over Hyrule. It can be eaten raw, but cooking it amplifies its healing benefits. Waters throughout Hyrule None
BotW Hearty Bass Icon
Hearty Bass
This large fish lives near the shoreline. Its sizable body can store a lot of nutrients. When cooked into a dish, it will temporarily increase your maximum hearts. Akkala Highlands, West Necluda Adds extra hearts to Link's health bar
BotW Staminoka Bass Icon
Staminoka Bass
This Hyrule bass got to be the biggest fish by never getting caught (until now). Its long life results in a cooked dish that will restore a lot of stamina. Hyrule Field, West Necluda Stamina recovery
BotW Hearty Salmon Icon
Hearty Salmon
This fish makes its home in cold water, giving it extra layers of fat. It temporarily increases your maximum hearts when used in cooking. Hebra Mountains, Tabantha Frontier Adds extra hearts to Link's health bar
BotW Chillfin Trout Icon
Chillfin Trout
This blue trout prefers cold bodies of water. Its skin contains enzymes that keep its body cool, and when cooked into a dish, it will temporarily boost your heat resistance. Hebra Mountains, Tabantha Frontier Heat resistance
BotW Sizzlefin Trout Icon
Sizzlefin Trout
This red trout prefers warm bodies of water. It has a special organ specifically for storing heat. When cooked into a dish, it temporarily boosts your resistance to the cold. Eldin Canyon, Eldin Mountains Cold resistance
BotW Voltfin Trout Icon
Voltfin Trout
This trout makes its home in the freshwater lakes. Its scales have an insulating compound that, when cooked into a dish, offers resistance to electricity. Hyrule Ridge, Tabantha Frontier Shock resistance
BotW Stealthfin Trout Icon
Stealthfin Trout
Consuming the bioluminescent compound that makes this fish glow in the dark will increase concentration. Dishes cooked with it will suppress noise when consumed. Eldin Mountains, Great Hyrule Forest Stealth up
BotW Mighty Carp Icon
Mighty Carp
This freshwater fish lives alongside its less mighty carp ilk. A compound in its liver promotes muscle growth. Dishes cooked with it will temporarily increase your attack power. Akkala Highlands, Lanayru Great Spring Attack up
BotW Armored Carp Icon
Armored Carp
Calcium deposits in the scales of this ancient fish make them as hard as armor. Cooking it into a dish will fortify your bones, temporarily increasing your defense. East Necluda, Lanayru Great Spring Defense up
BotW Sanke Carp Icon
Sanke Carp
This wild armored carp has been bred into a prizewinning fish. Its beautifully colored markings do not occur in nature. It offers no special effects when cooked. Lantern Lake in Kakariko Village None
BotW Mighty Porgy Icon
Mighty Porgy
This ocean-dwelling fish comes with one rude attitude. The compounds in its flesh elevate your competitive spirit when it's cooked into a dish, thus increasing your attack power. Lanayru Sea, Necluda Sea Attack up
BotW Armored Porgy Icon
Armored Porgy
This porgy's body is covered in armor-hard scales. The compounds in its scales, when cooked into a dish, fortify your bones and temporarily boost your defense. Lanayru Sea, Necluda Sea Defense up

Non-Canon Appearances[]

Oracle of Ages (Himekawa)[]

Link follows Sir Raven to find the knight fishing. When a Fish bites the knight's fishing line,[15] he tells Link to get him a net.[16] Link scoops the Fish into the net. Raven points out the Fish's features and says Fish like it are good to eat.[17]

Sir Raven brings the Fish to the Hidden Village and gives it to the elder as a present.[18] The elder tells Resuta to cook it right away.[19]

Cadence of Hyrule[]

In Cadence of Hyrule, if Cadence, Link, Yves, or Zelda uses an Bottle over a tile of bubbling water,[20] they will catch one of three types of fish. Fish will restore 1 Heart, Big Fish will restore 5 Hearts along with some Stamina, and Golden Fish will completely refill their hearts and restore Stamina.

Nomenclature[]

TMC Forest Minish Artwork Names in other regions TMC Jabber Nut Sprite
LanguageNameMeaning
JapanJapaneseサカナ (Sakana) (OoT)[21]Same as English.
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References

  1. Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 123 (OoT | MM | OoS | ST)
  2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — The Complete Official Guide, Piggyback Interactive Limited, pg. 23
  3. "Take some Rupees, but don't tell anyone I gave them to you. Keep it between us, OK?" — Fish (A Link to the Past)
  4. "Hey! They say eating fish makes you smart. You have to give me your fish for this stuff, OK? Of course!" — Street Merchant (A Link to the Past)
  5. "It's moist and fresh... what is it?" — Q. Bumpkin (A Link to the Past)
  6. "It's a runt! I'll only give you a 5 Rupees prize for that. You should try again!" — Fisherman (Link's Awakening DX)
  7. "Wow! Nice Fish! It's a lunker!! I'll give you a 20 Rupee prize! Try again?" — Fisherman (Link's Awakening DX)
  8. "It's a rare fish, isn't it? It's called a sea horse." — Fisherman (Majora's Mask)
  9. "(The Goron Vase) goes right in my collection! In thanks, here! Take my dinner--my last Fish!" — Ingo (Oracle of Seasons)
  10. "Shooot! That Biggoron! No matter how often I ask, he won't give me his vase!" — Ingo (Oracle of Seasons)
  11. "Mittens! Oh, good kitty! Thank you! Oh! Yes! A reward... Here! Take this Megaphone!" — Old Man (Oracle of Seasons)
  12. "You caught a skullfish! It looks stronger than it is... This fish is forbidden, so it won't be added to your fish journal. Release it with A." — N/A (Twilight Princess)
  13. "You caught a bombfish! This handy fish can be used as a bomb! Actually, catching this fish is forbidden, so it won't be added to your fish journal." — N/A (Twilight Princess)
  14. The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass — Prima Official Game Guide, Prima Games, pg. 13
  15. "I got a bite!" (Oracle of Ages (Himekawa), VIZ Media, pg. 66)
  16. "Get the net!" (Oracle of Ages (Himekawa), VIZ Media, pg. 66)
  17. "His scales are shiny. He's well-fed and has a strong body. Fish like this are good to eat." (Oracle of Ages (Himekawa), VIZ Media, pg. 66)
  18. "Here's a present for you, elder!" (Oracle of Ages (Himekawa), VIZ Media, pg. 74)
  19. "Oh, how marvelous! Resuta, cook it right away!" (Oracle of Ages (Himekawa), VIZ Media, pg. 74)
  20. "Can be used to store potions, fish, bees, and fairies that you find." — N/A (Cadence of Hyrule)
  21. Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Shogakukan) pg. 149
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