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GoldenRod is a winter ice fishing game set on frozen lakes in the Netherlands. It mixes cozy vibes, rare collectible fish and a progression system that always gives you something new to chase.
Three legendary fish define GoldenRod’s endgame. Switch tabs to learn their stories, coin rewards and best strategies.
The Pink Fish is your first legendary catch. It prefers quiet evening sessions and shallow ice holes near lanterns and village lights.
Catching three Pink Fish in a single session unlocks the “Blushing Ice” hidden challenge and a special Pink-themed rod skin.
The Golden Fish loves risk. It appears near deeper holes and only when your line tension is kept almost perfect.
Catching two Golden Fish in one week unlocks the “Canal Lights” secret level and a Golden profile frame.
The Ice Fish is the rarest creature in GoldenRod. It appears only on certain nights and prefers frozen lakes far from cities.
Catching one Ice Fish for the first time unlocks the legendary “Crystal Crater” level and a permanent visual trail on your rod.
Every cast matters. Coins are your main way of upgrading rods, lines, lures and cosmetic items.
Enough to upgrade basic rods or buy warm outfit skins to match your style on the ice.
A single Golden catch can fund several lure upgrades or a new rod type focused on depth.
Enough to unlock late-game lakes, advanced lines and rare cosmetic bundles at once.
GoldenRod hides special locations that only appear when certain conditions are met. No map, just hints.
Unlock by catching 3 Pink Fish in one session. Features narrow canals, neon reflections and higher Pink spawn rates.
Unlock by catching 2 Golden Fish in a week. Long-range casts, tricky winds and a subtle Golden glow under the ice.
Unlock by catching your first Ice Fish. Low visibility, rare spawns and the highest coin rewards in the game.
Not all progress is about coins. Passive bonuses and small buffs give extra tools to dedicated fishers.
A mug of hot tea reduces line shake, making it easier to control tension during rare fish encounters.
A limited-time bonus found in daily chests or event rewards, perfect for Pink & Golden fish farming.
Pauses the timer and slows tension changes for a single legendary fish, almost guaranteeing a successful reel.
A clear progression path keeps your goals sharp and the ice always worth visiting.
Learn basic casting, tension control and common fish patterns on small ponds.
Unlock larger lakes, experiment with lures and start seeing Pink Fish hints.
Optimize night sessions, master wind and current, and chase Golden Fish streaks.
Discover secret levels, hunt the Ice Fish and complete all legendary challenges.
A few words from fishers who already spend their evenings on the ice.
We design GoldenRod to be relaxing, fair and safe for everyone.
Purchases are optional and mostly cosmetic. Legendary fish are never locked behind payments.
Sessions are designed around short breaks. Daily rewards encourage regular play, not endless grinding.
We gather only the data needed to run events and leaderboards and follow EU privacy rules.
Start with a tiny ice hole, end up unlocking Pink, Golden & Ice fish, secret levels and time-bending bonuses.
