Part 67

Master fishing in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask! Learn about lures, casting, reeling, and find all fish species in the Southern Swamp and Great Bay Coast fishing holes.

The concept of fishing was relatively new to the Legend of Zelda series, first truly implemented in the 3DS remakes of Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask. Fishing in Majora's Mask serves primarily as a pastime, costing 50 Rupees per session, though Fishing Passes can waive the cost. You can choose between two lure types: a basic bobber-style lure that attracts surface fish, and a sinking lure that goes underwater to attract fish deeper down or in seaweed. Different fish may prefer specific lures, locations, or times of day.

To fish, approach a spot near the water and press B to cast. Once the lure lands, use the Circle Pad, A, and B buttons to wiggle it and attract fish. To hook a biting fish, move the Circle Pad Down and press A (preferably with R). You'll need to counter the fish's movements with the rod (left or right) to prevent the line from breaking. To reel it in, hold A+R. Lifting up on the rod can also help. If near the shore, you can try dragging the fish onto land.

Fishing Hole Locations

There are two fishing holes in the game:

1. Southern Swamp: Located near the Swamp Shooting Range, on the road between the Southern Swamp and Termina Field. It's in an alcove to the east on the map.
2. Great Bay Coast: Found within one of the buildings along the coastline in the Great Bay area.

Fish Species and How to Catch Them

There are two types of fish: regular and rarer boss fish.

Southern Swamp Fishing Hole

• Ancient Fish: Grayish fish, found all day. Harder to find without the Gibdo Mask. Prefers the sinking lure. Usually near the cave at the northeast part of the pond, near the bottom.
• Colossal Catfish: Boss fish, found only on the third day. Large, mud-brown. Lure it out by leaping to the stone pillar in the lake and ground-pounding with the Goron Mask. Lurks near the bottom.
• Cuccofish: Looks like a Cucco. Found on the First and Third Days. Attracted by wearing the Bremen Mask and dancing (hold B). Mostly in the southwestern part of the pond. Prefers the normal lure.
• Ferocious Pirarucu: Boss fish, found any day. Multi-colored. Requires catching a small fish first to lure it out. Mostly in the east side of the pond. May prefer the sinking lure.
• Fragrant Reekfish: Found occasionally at any time. More common with the Mask of Scents. Mostly in the eastern half of the pond. Prefers the regular lure.
• Groovy Carp: Common fish, found all the time, anywhere in the pond. Often seen under trees and leaves in the northern half. Prefers the sinking lure.
• Lord Chapu-Chapu: Boss fish in the cave at the northeast side of the lake. Lure it out by using the sinking lure to catch other fish.
• Mooranha: Common fish.