Scroll to discover seasons, events & rare fish hunts
Dive into fresh winter fishing seasons inspired by Dutch lakes. Unlock new ice holes, weather patterns, and limited-time chances to hook legendary Pink, Golden, and Ice fish.
Drop your line through the ice, feel the tension of every bite, and chase rare fish across frozen Dutch lakes. Easy to start, deep enough to master.
See how the GoldenRod community reels in wins, completes missions, and discovers rare fish in icy waters.
Friendly in-game characters help you learn the ice, master each lake and track down the rarest Pink, Golden and Ice fish.
GoldenRod is a mobile game available on major app stores. Tap the “Play Now” or “Download GoldenRod” button on this site to go directly to the store page. Install the game, complete the short tutorial, and you’ll be fishing through your first ice hole in minutes — no account required to start playing.
Yes, GoldenRod is free to download and free to play. You can enjoy the full winter fishing experience, complete quests and catch many rare fish without spending money. Optional in-game purchases are available for cosmetic items, faster upgrades and special event passes, but they are not required to progress.
Rare fish like the Pink, Golden and Ice fish only appear under certain conditions. Level up your rod, experiment with different lures, and pay attention to time of day, weather and location. Seasonal events and guided quests from characters such as Judy “Pink Hook” and John “Frostbite” will also increase your chances of meeting these legendary catches.
Absolutely. GoldenRod is inspired by winter in the Netherlands, but you can play no matter where you live. As long as you have a compatible mobile device and an internet connection for updates and events, you can enjoy fishing on frozen lakes, whether you’re at home, on the train or taking a break at work.
GoldenRod supports both online and offline play. You can fish, complete missions and upgrade gear offline, then sync your progress when you reconnect. However, features like leaderboards, live events, and community tournaments require an active internet connection to function properly.
The world of GoldenRod changes throughout the year. New seasons introduce fresh challenges, limited-time quests and unique fish variations. Major updates often arrive with themed events, such as Golden Season or Pink Fish Festival, giving you more reasons to return to the ice and explore new frozen lakes around the Netherlands.
Press Start Now to enter the frozen lakes of the Netherlands, upgrade your rod and chase the rare Pink, Golden & Ice fish.
