The Golden Scale is the one item you need to be able to dive super deep in the Ocarina of Time Remake. If you talk to the Lake Scientist by Lake Hylia, he’ll mention the existence of the Golden Scale and how, if you use it to dive all the way to the bottom of his water tank, he’ll give you a reward. If you want to get a heart piece from the Lake Scientist, here’s how to get the Golden Scale in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake.
Where to find the Golden Scale in Ocarina of Time
You can earn the Golden Scale in Ocarina of Time Remake by catching a fish over 60 cm in length at the fishing pond. As adult Link, after you complete the Water Temple and restore water to Lake Hylia, swim to the fishing pond in the lake's northeastern corner.
Once you’re inside, pay the Fishing-Pond Man 30 Rupees to rent a fishing rod. There’s no trick to catching such a large fish, simply keep fishing and aim for the fish that seem the largest in the pond. You may get better results if it’s raining, which is when I caught my large fish.
You also cannot use the Sinking Lure to catch this fish, as any fish you catch with this lure won’t count. If you’re looking for the Sinking Lure nonetheless, you can find it at the bottom of the fishing pond either by diving for it or by walking into the pond with the Iron Boots.
After catching a fish that’s over 60 cm, show it to the Fishing-Pond Man, and he’ll reward you with the Golden Scale! In comparison, you can catch a fish that’s over 50 cm as young Link, and the man will reward you with a heart piece.
Now that you have the Golden Scale, head over to the Lake Scientist’s lab and demonstrate how you can dive all the way to the bottom of his tank. Once you resurface, the Lake Scientist will be so impressed that he’ll give you a heart piece as well.
At this point in the game, you should also learn how to get Biggoron’s Sword in Ocarina of Time Remake.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake is available now, exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2.
