Swamp Fishing Hole

The is a location in. It is a Fishing Hole in the Southern Swamp operated by the MM3D:. Link can Fish here for 50 Rupees or for free by exchanging a Fishing Hole Pass. An oceanic counterpart, the Ocean Fishing Hole, is located in the Great Bay and operated by the Swamp Fishing Hole Man's younger brother.

Notably, the Swamp Fishing Hole and Ocean Fishing Hole are the only areas of Termina outside of a boss chamber where Link can wear the Fierce Deity Mask. However Link will unable to use any combat abilities and will not be permitted to leave until taking it off.

Features and Overview
The Swamp Fishing Hole is located on the Road to Southern Swamp next to the Swamp Shooting Gallery. The entrance houses a shack where the Swamp Fishing Hole Man stands behind a counter. Between the door and the counter is a large bulletin board displaying the fishing journal, Tatl can read it out to Link and display the fish that he has caught. Numerous posters adorn the walls of the shack, displaying pictures of the various kinds of fish that can be found in the area and giving hints on the conditions and masks needed to catch them.

The exterior area beyond the shack features a large deep pool with a stone pillar in the center that Zora Link can access by diving onto it. Deku Link can also reach the pillar by hopping between Lily Pads floating on the water. A small jetty extends from the direction of the shack into the pond. A smaller pool with a waterfall is to the west and is bisected from the main pond by a wooden bridge. Underwater caves can be found below the waterfall and to the north-west. The caves are blocked by vegetation and cannot be entered, but certain kinds of fish will spawn in and around them.

There are three rules posted in a sign next to the jetty, though the only the last one can be broken to elicit a reaction from the Swamp Fishing Hole Man.


 * Don't deface our posters
 * Don't drown if ya can't swim.
 * Don't cast lures at people!!!

Random fish types are spawned when Link enters the fishing hole, and leaving and re-entering the area will regenerate the available fish. Link is free to explore the area and scout the ponds as Zora Link before paying for a fishing rod. The Termina Bass, Termina Loach, and Groovy Carp are common fish that can always be found in the pond and do not require any special conditions to catch. There are two "boss fish" that can be found which play the boss battle theme when attempting to catch them: the Colossal Catfish and the Ferocious Pirarucu. There is also one secret boss fish who is not listed on the posters: Lord Chapu-Chapu. This fish will only appear after catching several rare fish in the same game session, and the Swamp Fishing Hole Man will personally congratulate Link on catching it.

The Swamp Fishing Hole will experience rain on the Second Day, despite the surrounding region remaining clear and dry. The presence of rain will lure the Termina Loach to the surface of the pond, allowing it to be caught more easily using the standard fishing rod.