Swamp Fishing Hole
Template:Infobox Place The Swamp Fishing Hole is a location in Majora's Mask 3D.[1] It is a Fishing Hole in the Southern Swamp operated by the Swamp Fishing Hole Man. 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.[2]
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.[3]
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.
List of Fish
| Fish | Rarity | Availability | Lure | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| File:MM3D Termina Bass.png Termina Bass |
Common | Anytime | Any | The Termina Bass! Lives in the swamp. Quick to bite and easy to reel in. Swims without a care, regardless of time or weather. |
Common fish that can be caught easily. Can be found swimming all over the surface of the pond. |
| File:MM3D Termina Loach.png Termina Loach |
Common | Anytime | Sinking (clear) Standard (rain) |
The Termina Loach! Lives in the swamp. Most at home deep underwater. Said to swim to the surface only when it rains. |
Common fish that can be caught easily. Appears around the stone pillar. Swims in deep water on First and Final Days but swims near the surface on the Second Day. |
| File:MM3D Groovy Carp.png Groovy Carp |
Common | Anytime | Sinking | The Groovy Carp! Lives in the swamp. Can be found all across Termina. Likes to swim in the shade of thick vegetation. |
Common fish that can be caught easily. Appears along the north-eastern edge, below the vegetation. |
| File:MM3D Sweet Ranchfish.png Sweet Ranchfish |
Rare | 6 AM to 3 PM on any day | Standard | The Sweet Ranchfish! Lives in the swamp. Fond of rivers that meander through grasslands. Adores ranch melodies. |
Appears in the smaller pond with the waterfall. Vulnerable to catch after playing "Epona's Song". |
| File:MM3D Fragrant Reekfish.png Fragrant Reekfish |
Rare | Anytime | Standard | The Fragrant Reekfish! Lives in the swamp. Likes to swim in the shallows. Sounds smelly, but it actually has a rather pleasant scent... |
Vulnerable to catch when wearing the Mask of Scents. |
| File:MM3D Mooranha.png Mooranha |
Common | Anytime | Standard | The Mooranha! Lives in the swamp. A brutal piranha dubbed the "swampland cow killer." Can't resist the sight of a cow. |
Vulnerable to catch when wearing Romani's Mask. |
| File:MM3D Postal Salmon.png Postal Salmon |
Common | 6 AM to 9 PM on the First and Second Days. | Sinking | The Postal Salmon! Lives in the swamp, where it makes its daily rounds like clockwork. It's pattern looks kind of like a letter. |
Vulnerable to catch when wearing the Postman's Hat. |
| File:MM3D Cuccofish.png Cuccofish |
Rare | Anytime on the First and Final Days | Standard | The Cuccofish! Lives in the swamp. A small fish that looks uncannily like a Cucco. Said to love a good marching rhythm. |
Vulnerable to catch after marching while wearing the Bremen Mask. |
| File:MM3D Ancient Fish.png Ancient Fish |
Rare | Anytime | Sinking | The Ancient Fish! Lives in the swamp. Often referred to as a living fossil. Said to feel a certain kinship with mummies. |
Appears close to the underwater cave in the main pool. Vulnerable to catch when wearing the Gibdo Mask. |
| File:MM3D Ferocious Pirarucu.png Ferocious Pirarucu |
Boss | Anytime | Any | The Ferocious Pirarucu! Lives in the swamp. A carnivore that ruthlessly preys on smaller fish. May go after other fish you're reeling in. |
Boss fish. Can only be caught when reeling a smaller fish. |
| File:MM3D Colossal Catfish.png Colossal Catfish |
Boss | Anytime on the Final Day | Sinking | The Colossal Catfish! Lives in the swamp. Sensitive to earthquakes. Bound to show up when the ground shakes. |
Boss fish. Only appears at the base of the stone pillar after doing a ground pound on it as Goron Link. |
| File:MM3D Lord Chapu-Chapu.png Lord Chapu-Chapu |
Boss | Anytime | Sinking | Jumpin' jellyfish! I don't believe it! That there fishy is the one they call the king o' the swamp! Good work pal! Congrats and all that! | Secret Boss fish that resembles Lord Jabu-Jabu. Appears close to the underwater cave in the main pool. Can only be caught when reeling a smaller fish. |
See Also
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 246
- ↑ "Huh? Oh. Yeah. My li'l bro mans the Ocean Fishing Hole. Haven't seen 'im in years, though. Hey. If ya see 'im, tell 'im I said...hey." — Swamp Fishing Hole Man (Majora's Mask 3D)
- ↑ "Hey. Hey! What's with that scary face, fella? If ya leave here lookin' like that, you'll scare away potential customers and ruin our reputation!" — Fishing Hole Men (Majora's Mask 3D)