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'''Hylian Loaches''' are a type of [[fish]] from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''.
 
The '''Hylian Loach''' is a species of [[fish]] that appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. It is considered a legendary catch among anglers due to its profound rarity.


==''Ocarina of Time''==
==''Ocarina of Time''==
The Hylian Loach makes its debut in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. It is found near the lilypads in the [[Fishing Pond]] both as a child and an adult. It can only be caught when using the [[Sinking Lure]]. [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]] has to pinpoint the lure between the Loach and the center of the pond. Once every minute or so the loach swims to the center of the pond; behaviour that gives Link his best opportunity to catch it. The loach cannot be used to set records.
{{see also|Ocarina of Time Fishing Guide}}
The Hylian Loach makes its debut in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', in which it is an occasional resident of the [[Fishing Pond]]. It can be encountered every fourth time that [[Link (Ocarina of Time)|Link]] enters the area and pays the twenty-[[Rupee]] fee to fish. A single loach will appear if Link is in his adult form, and two will appear if he is a child. Also dependent on Link's age is how heavy the loach is when caught, its initial location in the pond, and whether or not he can make use of the [[Sinking Lure]].


As a child, it can weigh over 15 pounds, and as an adult it weighs over 30 pounds.
Presenting a Hylian Loach to the [[Fishing Hole Man]] elicits a very enthusiastic response over Link's rare catch, yielding a prize of fifty Rupees.


==''Twilight Princess''==
==''Twilight Princess''==
The Hylian Loach in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' is found in [[Hena's Fishing Hole]] around the lilypads, which are located at the back cave only in the summer, (the season changes every time [[Link (Twilight Princess)|Link]] exits and re-enters the area), same as it were in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. This time around, Link has to use the [[Frog Lure]] or the [[Sinking Lure]] in order to catch it. The Hylian Loach may also be found in the [[Graveyard (Twilight Princess)|Kakariko Graveyard]], [[Sacred Grove]], or [[Lanayru Spring]] as a smaller fish (around 15 inches). If caught in the Fishing Hole, it may be as large as 30 inches.
The Hylian Loach appears once more in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', its revered status having remained unchanged. Individuals can be found at the [[Sacred Grove]], the [[Lanayru Spring]], the [[Graveyard (Twilight Princess)|Graveyard]], and [[Hena's Fishing Hole]]. The latter of these locations is the most notable, as Hylian Loaches caught at Hena's Fishing Hole can achieve sizes much larger than that of their counterparts elsewhere.
 
===Hena's Fishing Hole===
{{Main|Hena's Fishing Hole}}
Hena's Fishing Hole is subject to a seasonal cycle that advances each time [[Link (Twilight Princess)|Link]] enters the area—the Hylian Loach only appears in summer. A singular loach resides in the very northern portion of the pond, distinct for its many lily pads. Link can use the [[Frog Lure]] or the [[Sinking Lure]] to aid in his capture of the Hylian Loach, but it can also be caught using the standard lure.
 
Catching a Hylian Loach while in the presence of Hena results in a display of her bewilderment, dubbing Link a "Fish Master." After returning to land, Hena mounts a photo to her wall of Link holding his big catch.


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Revision as of 22:41, July 15, 2024

Hylian Loach

The Hylian Loach is a species of fish that appears in Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess. It is considered a legendary catch among anglers due to its profound rarity.

Ocarina of Time

See also: Ocarina of Time Fishing Guide

The Hylian Loach makes its debut in Ocarina of Time, in which it is an occasional resident of the Fishing Pond. It can be encountered every fourth time that Link enters the area and pays the twenty-Rupee fee to fish. A single loach will appear if Link is in his adult form, and two will appear if he is a child. Also dependent on Link's age is how heavy the loach is when caught, its initial location in the pond, and whether or not he can make use of the Sinking Lure.

Presenting a Hylian Loach to the Fishing Hole Man elicits a very enthusiastic response over Link's rare catch, yielding a prize of fifty Rupees.

Twilight Princess

The Hylian Loach appears once more in Twilight Princess, its revered status having remained unchanged. Individuals can be found at the Sacred Grove, the Lanayru Spring, the Graveyard, and Hena's Fishing Hole. The latter of these locations is the most notable, as Hylian Loaches caught at Hena's Fishing Hole can achieve sizes much larger than that of their counterparts elsewhere.

Hena's Fishing Hole

Main article: Hena's Fishing Hole

Hena's Fishing Hole is subject to a seasonal cycle that advances each time Link enters the area—the Hylian Loach only appears in summer. A singular loach resides in the very northern portion of the pond, distinct for its many lily pads. Link can use the Frog Lure or the Sinking Lure to aid in his capture of the Hylian Loach, but it can also be caught using the standard lure.

Catching a Hylian Loach while in the presence of Hena results in a display of her bewilderment, dubbing Link a "Fish Master." After returning to land, Hena mounts a photo to her wall of Link holding his big catch.

Gallery