Fishing

Fishing is a recurring mini-game from the Legend of Zelda series. Using a Fishing Rod, Link can fish to obtain various items and achieve various goals.

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening
Link can fish at the Fishing Pond in Mabe Village. If he manages to catch the big fish underneath the ridge, he is rewarded with a Piece of Heart.

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Link can fish at the Fishing Pond at Lake Hylia. His biggest catch is stored in the fish tank near the entrance, unless he catches the legendary Hylian Loach, which the Pond Owner releases.

If Link catches an 11 pound fish as a child, he will be rewarded with a Piece of Heart. As an adult, if Link catches around a 15 pound fish, the Pond Owner will give him the Golden Scale. The largest fish can usually be found in the middle of the pond or under the curved log. To reduce the distance from fish, Link can slowly walk into the water until it is about up to his shoulders. This allows him to reel in fish faster.

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Link can fish in all bodies of water. The Fishing Hole owned by Hena is the prime location to fish, and Link can gain many valuable items here.

Interestingly, Link can fish in lava, but he will not catch anything.

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
Link is given the Fishing Rod by the Old Wayfarer. When this happens, Link can cast his line in the Great Sea to catch various fishes.