{
  "id": 19218806,
  "title": "How to get the Golden Scale in Zelda Ocarina of Time",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/how-to-get-the-golden-scale-in-zelda-ocarina-of-time",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-09T21:05:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Polygon",
    "slug": "polygon",
    "url": "https://www.polygon.com/zelda-ocarina-of-time-remake-oot-golden-scale-how-to-get-fishing-pond/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Golden Scale in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is an upgrade from the Silver Scale, which young Link acquires to find Princess Ruto. Adult Link can obtain this item by fishing in the Fishing Pond, located on the right side of Lake Hylia. To reach the pond, adult Link must first refill Lake Hylia after clearing the Water Temple. Once inside, talk to the Fishing-Pond Man, who will offer a prize for catching a fish over 60 cm in length. Rent a fishing rod for 30 rupees and cast your bait in the middle of the pond, targeting larger fish which take longer to reel in. If successful, keep the fish and present it to the Fishing-Pond Man to receive the Golden Scale.",
  "summary": "Here's how you obtain the Golden Scale in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake, the item you need to dive deeper.",
  "key_points": [
    "Golden Scale upgrades from Silver Scale",
    "Obtain by fishing in Lake Hylia's Pond",
    "Talk to Fishing-Pond Man for prize"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}