Lake Hylia is an area in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake that is accessed by following the path on the south side of Hyrule Field or by diving in Zora Domain. This area is home to five Gold Skulltulas, three Heart Pieces, and an assortment of songs, items, and equipment. Players who are going for 100% completion can learn more about the Lake Hylia collectibles in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake in this guide.
Lake Hylia Songs
Scarecrow Song
As Child Link, talk to the scarecrow in the garden in the northeast corner. Play a song that is easy to remember, like one with just two alternating inputs. As Adult Link, visit the garden and re-play the song for the scarecrow to unlock Scarecrow Song.
Lake Hylia Items & Equipment
Empty Bottle (Child)
This bottle is at the bottom of the lake, and it has a note in it initially. The note is how you will gain access to Zora Fountain and Lord Jabu-Jabu’s Belly, and you will keep the Empty Bottle.
Fire Arrows (Adult)
Complete the Water Temple to trigger a cutscene with Sheik. Stand in front of the nearby stone sign, play Sun’s Song to transition to day, and shoot an arrow at the sun as it rises to get Fire Arrows.
Golden Scale (Adult)
Go to the fishing pond on the east side of the lake, and catch a fish that is 60+ cm to get the Golden Scale.
Lake Hylia Gold Skulltulas
Gold Skulltula #1 (Child)
Swim to the small landmass at the southwest corner of the lake. Crawl through the hole in the wall to find a Gold Skulltula.
Gold Skulltula #2 (Child)
Go to the Lakeside Laboratory on the north side of the lake. There is a soil mound just right of the lab’s door. Release a bug into the mound to reveal a Gold Skulltula, and then insert a Magic Bean.
You can purchase Magic Beans from the Bean Seller on the west side of Zora River as a child.
Gold Skulltula #3 (Child)
At night, use the Boomerang to collect a Gold Skulltula from the side of the Lakeside Lab’s tower. You’ll get the Boomerang in Lord Jabu-Jabu’s Belly.
Gold Skulltula #4 (Adult)
Complete the Water Temple to trigger a cutscene with Sheik. After the cutscene, use the Longshot you found in the dungeon to grab the vines at the top of the nearby tree. A Gold Skulltula is on top of the tree at night.
Gold Skulltula #5 (Adult)
Equip the Iron Boots and sink to the bottom of the pool inside the Lakeside Lab. Roll into the crate at the bottom to destroy it, and use the Hookshot or Longshot to collect a Gold Skulltula. You’ll get the Iron Boots in the Ice Cavern.
Lake Hylia Heart Pieces
Heart Piece #1 (Child)
Go to the Fishing Pond on the east side of the lake and talk to the man to get a Fishing Rod. Fish until you catch a 50+ cm fish, and show it to the man to get a Heart Piece.
Heart Piece #2 (Adult)
Use the plant from the Magic Bean you planted in front of the Lakeside Laboratory to get onto the building’s roof. Climb to the platform above the tower to find a Heart Piece.
Heart Piece #3 (Adult)
After you get the Golden Scale, dive to the bottom of the pool inside the Lakeside Lab (north side of the lake) to get a Heart Piece.
- Released
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November 5, 2026
- ESRB
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Everyone 10+ / Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence
- Developer(s)
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Nintendo
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Nintendo
