Call of the Wild: The Angler™ - Golden Ridge - Complete Exploration Guide [Update 1.5]

NOW UPDATED TO v1.5 !

POIs / Missions / Challenges / Collectables and More!
When travelling to Golden Ridge, Make sure you take an Exploration Guide with you!

Welcome to my Guide!

Hey there Anglers! Thank-you for taking the time to stop by!

I am as big of a fan of the exploratory side of Call of the Wild: The Angler as the fishing, and wanted to share a exploration guide to help everyone out, if they needed some assistance with the first location, Golden Ridge Reserve.

What a' Beauty!

Depending on the time you have available to play, I would recommend exploring this beautiful map and seeing what you can accomplish yourself, and then when you need support in completing those last few milestones, feel comfortable knowing that this guide can help you finish the rest.

Footnote : I find this guide much easier to view through the steam app on my phone while playing!

Since this here is an exploration guide of sorts, there is a chance it could give you more information about this reserve, than you may intend !

So let me make it clear here that this guide takes you all around Golden Ridge Reserve, it shows you what to find, what to complete and throws in some tricks along the way. If your looking for mystery, You will find it in the reserve, but not in this guide.

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Welcome to the Golden Ridge Reserve!

Let me welcome you to the Golden Ridge Reserve!



This reserve is split across four distinct areas;

• Ruby River
  
• Silver Strand
  
• Emerald Lake
  
• Diamond Peak

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"Golden Ridge Reserve wears its inspiration on its sleeve. Yellowstone National Park in the United States is a lovely place to visit, and there’s a reason it’s such a popular destination. Everything you’d immediately think of is there, and we wanted to take an archetypal experience from that place with a dash of our own character. There’s also a certain shared history between Golden Ridge and its real-life counterpart, however that history has diverged with the advent of the Johnsons, the Wardens of the Reserve, and Sophia Taylor, our Shopkeeper, both of whom you’ll come face to face with. The more distant history is something we’ve recorded on a guide tape for you to listen to as you explore, and you’ll be able to learn something about both Yellowstone and Golden Ridge Reserve."
- Expansive Worlds

Community Spotlight

This guide wouldn't be possible without the strong Angler community backing it, so I want to make sure to call out some of the other fantastic work going on !

Golden Ridge Reserve Help Sheet[docs.google.com]

FAQs, Bait Charts, Hook Charts, Fish Profiles and Fishing Spots - Everything a seasoned or beginner Angler needs to conquer the Depths of Golden Ridge Reserve.

GoldenRidge - ReputationScore [Achievement]

In Call of the Wild: The Angler, you can earn Reputation Score at each reserve you visit by completing content found within it.

Achievement: Golden Ridge Ranger

This Achievement is unlocked by achieving all 1000 Total Reputation Score across the Golden Ridge Reserve. Reputation is unlocked by completing Missions and Challenges.

A Complete List of Reputation Unlocked is as follows:

• [10] Completion of: Tutorial
  
• [10] Completion of: Warden Favour - Tourist Attraction - Dinosaur Bones
  
• [10] Completion of: Warden Favour - Tourist Attraction - Bigfoot Tracks
  
• [10] Completion of: Warden Favour - Tourist Attraction - Petrified Tree
  
• [10] Completion of: Warden Favour - Equipment - GPS Stations
  
• [10] Completion of: Warden Favour - Equipment - Weather Stations
  
• [10] Completion of: Warden Favour - Equipment - Floating Weather Stations
  
• [10] Completion of: Warden Favour - Invasive Plant - Water Hyacinth
  
• [10] Completion of: Warden Favour - Invasive Plant - Oxeye Daisy
  
• [10] Completion of: Warden Favour - Invasive Plant - Houndstongue
  
• [10] Completion of: Warden Favour - Invasive Plant - Orange Hawkweed
  
• [10] Completion of: Warden Favour - Invasive Plant - Yellow Toadflax
  
• [10] Completion of: Warden Favour - Invasive Plant - Purple Loosetrife
  
• [10] Completion of: Warden Favour - Invasive Tree - Engelmann Spruce
  
• [10] Completion of: Warden Favour - Infested Tree - Douglas Fir
  
• [10] Completion of: Warden Favour - Diseased Tree - White Pine
  
• [05] Completion of: Fishing Challenge Bronze (8 Total - 2 At Each Outpost)
  
• [10] Completion of: Fishing Challenge Silver (8 Total - 2 At Each Outpost)
  
• [20] Completion of: Fishing Challenge Gold (8 Total - 2 At Each Outpost)
  
• [10] Completion of: Photo Challenge 1 (4 Total - 1 At Each Outpost)
  
• [25] Completion of: Photo Challenge 2 (4 Total - 1 At Each Outpost)
  
• [35] Completion of: Photo Challenge 3 (4 Total - 1 At Each Outpost)
  
• [10] Completion of: Map Challenge 1 (4 Total - 1 At Each Outpost)
  
• [25] Completion of: Map Challenge 2 (4 Total - 1 At Each Outpost)
  
• [35] Completion of: Map Challenge 3 (4 Total - 1 At Each Outpost)

GoldenRidge - Tutorial [Achievement]

When you start Call of the Wild: The Angler for the first time, watched the introductory cinematic showing you a preview of Golden Ridge Reserve, and you chose what your character looks like, you will then start your first tutorial mission.

Achievement: Hey Good Hookin

This Achievement is unlocked by completing the tutorial mission in Golden Ridge Reserve.
The steps for completing this Tutorial Mission are detailed in the sections below.

NOTE : The Tutorial has been updated and shortened since the Evolution Update (Patch 1.3.0) Read more about the update HERE[cotwtheangler.com]

GoldenRidge - Tutorial

As soon as you take your first steps, Sofia (Shopkeeper) will give you your first tutorial mission and a welcome message will appear.

Mission Started: Tutorial

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Tutorial Guide

Note: Informational Popups appear during the tutorial, providing instructions with your current control setup, on how to play the game.

The Evolution Update Tutorial Revamp now covers the following :

1. Move to the Jetty
   
2. Equip Rod
   
3. How to Cast
   
4. Catch Your First Fish
   
5. Greet the Shopkeeper
   
6. Catch Another Fish
   
7. Drag and Tension
   
8. Greet the Warden
   
9. Take a Mission from the Challenge Board

That’s it! This can be done in as little as ten minutes, and it should give you a solid understanding of the basics. For more in-depth information, There is the Taylor Tackle Academy (TTA) Missions to continue on with next, which you can pickup on the mission board.

For Completion of the tutorial, you are rewarded with :

• XP
  
• Coins
  
• 10 Reputation
  
• Tackle
  
• Legendary fish will also become active.

GoldenRidge - Taylor Tackle Academy

As soon as you complete the tutorial, you can pickup Taylor Tackle Academy Missions at the Diamond Peak Outpost Mission Board.

Mission Started: Taylor Tackle Academy

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Taylor Tackle Academy Guide

The Evolution Update brought with it the following new Tutorial Missions :

Float fishing & baits
• Taylor's Tackle Academy : Beginner Class 1
  
• Taylor's Tackle Academy : Beginner Challenge 1

Rod building & hook sizes
• Taylor's Tackle Academy : Beginner Class 2
  
• Taylor's Tackle Academy : Beginner Challenge 2

Spin fishing, lures, and ranks
• Taylor's Tackle Academy : Advanced Class
  
• Taylor's Tackle Academy : Advanced Challenge

Spin fishing, day vs. night time, using the handbook, the souvenir shop
• Taylor's Tackle Academy : Expert Class
  
• Taylor's Tackle Academy : Expert Challenge

These missions provide a wealth of starting rewards, an overview of each challenge is as follows :

Mission	Objectives	Rewards
Taylor's Tackle Academy : Beginner Class 1	Go to the Marked Location Read the Instruction Equip the Bloodworm Bait Catch a Fish Using a Bloodworm Read the Instruction Hook Depth Set the Hook Depth Lower Set the Hook Depth Higher Catch a Fish by Float Fishing	XP Coins
Taylor's Tackle Academy : Beginner Challenge 1	Catch 5 Fish Go to the Challenge Board	XP Coins 10 Hook Cigar Float Maiden Spinning Rod 2kg Fluorocarbon Line
Taylor's Tackle Academy : Beginner Class 2	Read the Instruction Create a Float Fishing Rig Using the Maiden Rod, Tyro Reel, 2kg / 4.41lb Fluorocarbon Line and Cigar Float, then Equip It Go to the Marked Location Learn About Hook Sizes Catch a Fish with a Size 10 Hook on a Float Fishing Rig Catch a Fish with a Size 7 Hook on a Float Fishing Rig	XP Coins 7 Hook
Taylor's Tackle Academy : Beginner Challenge 2	Catch 5 Fish Go to the Challenge Board	XP Coins 10 Spinner 10 Crankbait 10 Frog 7 Spinner
Taylor's Tackle Academy : Advanced Class	Read the Instruction Create a Spin Fishing Rig Using the Spinner Lure ( Spinner Size 7 ) Go to the Marked Location Catch a Fish Use the Spinner with Hook Size 7 to Catch a Fish Catch a Silver Rank Brook Trout Use the Spinner with Hook Size 7 to Catch a Fish	XP Coins
Taylor's Tackle Academy : Advanced Challenge	Catch 3 Silver Rank Fish of Any Species Go to the Challenge Board	XP Coins 20 Leeches 20 Liver 20 Marshmallow
Taylor's Tackle Academy : Expert Class	Read the Instruction Go to the Marked Location Go to the Waypoint Return During the Night Catch a Gold Rank Sauger Equip the Jerkbait with Hook Size 5 Cast and Retrieve Using the Stop and Go Technique Catch a Gold Rank Sauger Learn to Locate Specific Fish Read the Instruction Catch a Northern Pike Enter the Souvenir Shop	XP Coins
Taylor's Tackle Academy : Expert Challenge	Catch any Fish of Gold Rank or Higher	500 XP 1000 Coins 5 Gold Medals 1 Diamond Medals

GoldenRidge - Bottom Fishing

As soon as you complete the tutorial, you can pickup the Introduction to Bottom Fishing Mission at the Diamond Peak Outpost Mission Board.

The 2023 Winter Update brought with it the following new Tutorial Missions :

Mission Started: Bottom Fishing Tutorial

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Bottom Fishing Tutorial Guide

Mission	Objectives	Rewards
Bottom Fishing Tutorial	Receive Equipment Assemble a Bottom Fishing Rig (It is recommended to bring a size 9 hook, corn and natural boilies bait.) Go to the marked location. Catch a Yellow Perch with a Bottom Fishing Rig. Go to the marked location. Catch a Shovelnose Sturgeon with a Bottom Fishing Rig.	XP Coins Tackle

GoldenRidge - Tutorial [Instructions]

Screenshots (Click to Enlarge)

Screenshots (Click to Enlarge)

GoldenRidge - Tutorial [Tips]

Stop and Go Retrieval

Instructions regarding how to perform Stop and Go Retrieval Effectively can be somewhat vague, so below I thought I would share what I do for consistent retrievals.



For Stop And Go Retrieval, Utilise the Timing Gauge for a series of 2 Cycles.

1st Cycle

• 1/2 Bar STOP
  
• 1/2 Bar GO

2nd Cycle

• 1 Bar GO

GoldenRidge - GoldenTour [Achievement]

The New Mission Unlocked, Golden Tour, is your last tutorial mission that challenges you to explore the wider reserve for the first time. It leads you around the Golden Ridge Reserve's 13 major sights and provides an audio recording at each destination.

Achievement: More than a Tourist

This Achievement is unlocked by Completing the Tutorial Mission "The Golden Tour" in Golden Ridge Reserve.
The steps for completing this Tutorial Mission are detailed in the sections below.

GoldenRidge - GoldenTour [Part A]

Mission Started: The Golden Tour

Note: Each Location is marked on your Map for you to find when tracking this mission.

Objectives	(Best Effort) Transcribed Recording Text	Map_Location Click to Enlarge
Visit the Watermill	"If it ain't the last leech still sucking, my nightmare and yours, the watermill. This ain't the same kind of copulin and blood guzzling you use to bait though. This parasite slurps away at the very ground you stand on. unlike its just as evil twin the sawmill, this piece of work is allowed to keep working, which makes it's work that much worse. I just hope this thing stops spinning before the world does. If I'm around to see it, all the better."
Visit Diamond's Peak Outpost	Starting Area - Automatically Unlocked.
Visit the Ghost Town	"This here is what folks call ghost town, although a few hundred years ago you'd have known it as prosperity springs, Mining hub of Wyoming. Lovely name, but there's nothing nice about chipping away at natures beauty for some pretty rock. Maybe hard to picture now, but the powers to be didn't always see the value in protecting a place like golden ridge. instead getting carried along in the gold rush that washed the reserve down the drain. Its hard to say how much damage toxic metal and acid run off did to the park. I'm relieved to say that those who could put their foot down, before the elks, bears and whatever Johnson was around, got ran out of house and home. Now the town rots where it stands and the gold stays where it should."
Visit Silver Strand Meadows Outpost	"Stuttered right in the centre of the towering alpine peaks, is our silver strand meadows outpost, offering shelter to travellers from the mountain trail. Much like any other outpost, you will be able to find noticeboards, storage lockers, boat house and a garage for easy access to transportation, as well as a flagpole for yourself."
Visit the Silver Mines	"Round these parts you can see scars on the land, left behind by the bandits of prosperity spring. This one here is a shaft stabbed deep in the soil by some suckers scrabbling to make two cents to rub together, thinking they can go home to their families with a smile, a pocket full of silver looted from the land. Well I can hardly blame them. Any poor soul would have stayed poor after being sold that sham of a dream. You see people don't make money, they just move it around, and although no end of them was getting moved out of golden ridge, its the ones that already had the money that came out rich. There ain't any silver or gold in this hole no more. There sure as hell ain't no dreams, only ghosts now. in this pit is your dream, here lies the American dream, lived on the back of the land of those too poor to know any better. Rest in peace."

GoldenRidge - GoldenTour [Part B]

Objectives	(Best Effort) Transcribed Recording Text	Map_Location Click to Enlarge
Visit the Vista	"Heck of a view ain't it, don't matter where you are, can hardly miss it. What your seeing here is what i saw every weekend growing up, it's what my pop and my pop pop saw working away. Its what the Nez Perce*, Blackfeet* and Shoshone* saw, as they lived and breathed under that same big sky. It's hard not to feel connect when you feel nothing but awe, majesty of mother nature. Where you're standing, so many have stood before you. These mountains have stood here longer still, they're older than the oldest of mans tales and will outlive every last one of us." * Names resolved via Historic Yellowstone Tribes Source [www.nps.gov]
Visit the Waterfall	"Popular one for the tourists, spires drop. Our largest and most powerful waterfall, around august time its not too rare a sight to see a double rainbow leaping across the rapids. so keep your eyes peeled. I could wax lyrical about how a beautiful and majestic sight it is all day, but above all else, spires drop is cathartic. If you ever feel like your mad at the world or even a bit sad, sometimes its just nice to see some water getting the snot beat out of it. It never stays down for long. "
Visit the Railway	"Here you see the tracks of my tears, one more of mans attempts to syphon away natures bounty at a heavy cost. This railway here carried a precious cargo out of the park to be refined and sold for coin. However, it got shut down when the powers to be did the right thing for once. After the mining industry was iXnade here at the park, we had no more need for a choo choo or two. Now they're gone to join the rest of the metal they hauled out of here. "
Visit the Sawmill	"They say this park is haunted and well the only baloney I care to deal with is in a sandwich if you know what I'm saying. However, if we're talking about the ghosts of logging industry left behind, I'd have to agree. There's the ghosts of men and women, mobbed down, sweet mother natures idle vitality, for a, to the to. There's the ghosts of Fur, Juniper and Pine, took from us far, far too soon. Heck, the building itself is a ghost. Once wern with it's own bale for life energy, look at it now. Just an eerie shell of work once was. Although il have to ask you to stay out of there, for safety reasons. Should probably remove this bit from the tape later on if i figure out how."
Visit Emerald Lake Plateau Outpost	"If you find the trees giving way to unyielding mountain rock, you're in emerald lake plateau. While you are there, do be sure to drop by the outpost. Much like any other outpost in the park, you'll be able to find noticeboards, storage lockers, a boat house and a garage."
Visit the Dam	"This dam here was built in the 1950s, and out of all the taxes the land has to pay, it's one of the better ones. This structure allows proper irrigation of the surrounding farm land and while I wouldn't say its as grand as some of the other sights in the park, it's a monument of sorts. unfortunately, that monument releases green house gases, deprives eco systems of nutrients, destroys habitats, raises sea levels, wastes water, but ah hey. Best of a bad bunch.
Visit the Hot Springs	"The hot springs here are an esteemed natural resource, first utilised by the ancestors of Shoshone further back than the books go. Mountain men exploring the area came back with tall tales of bubbling mud and steaming rivers, leading to high ridicule from their despondent comrades. It seems natures gems were dismissed as pure delirium. But further expeditions and explorations elucidated the matter better than words ever could. The stories were real and the beautiful bubbling geysers were our parks very own wonder. The history of our hot springs as a hot property goes back to 1906 and one Gregoire Lacroix (Julius J. LaDuke) , French Canadian immigrant who's staked a mining claim and thanks to this here park. What he found himself in, was a spot of hot water, and much like that Archimedes fella, soon thumped for something crafty. Riverbank hot tubs were the first place his mind went. Soon folk from all over were following along. Decades later, mud ain't the only thing he'd knock, turns out mother nature bounty ain't half easy to make a few pennies on. But hey, what can you do. They treat me nicer than any other parasites I got, and they never forget my birthday. which is more than I can say for my tape recorder."
Visit Ruby River Range Outpost	"Open canyons you could park a plane in means you're far out in ruby river range. While you're there, drop by the outpost, much like any other outpost you'll be able to find noticeboards, storage lockers, a boat house and a garage for easy access to transportation."

GoldenRidge - Points of Interest [Achievement]

Once you complete the Golden Tour Mission, i recommend first unlocking all the rest of the Points of Interest that Golden Ridge Reserve has to help you navigate this large terrain easier in the future!

Achievement: Have Fish, Will Travel

This Achievement is unlocked by Unlocking all 97 Locations in the Golden Ridge Reserve.

The 97 Locations are broken down as follows:

• 04 Outposts
  
• 22 Lookout Towers
  
• 10 Points of Interests
  
• 23 Trailheads
  
• 26 Waterbodies
  
• 12 Vistas

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GoldenRidge - North - All Points of Interest

GoldenRidge - South - All Points of Interest

GoldenRidge - WardenFavours [Achievement]

Upon Completion of the Tutorial, You unlock the Wardens Favours. These are 15 missions designed to encourage you to explore the Golden Ridge Reserve, beyond the Golden Tour.
(From what i can tell)

Achievement: Buckaroo

This Achievement is unlocked by Completing all 15 Warden Favour Missions in Golden Ridge Reserve.

The Missions you can unlock from the warden are:

• Tourist Attraction - Dinosaur Bones
  
• Invasive Plant - Oxeye Daisy
  
• Infested Tree - Engelmann Spruce

The Missions you have to unlock yourself are:

• Tourist Attraction - Bigfoot Tracks
  
• Tourist Attraction - Petrified Tree
  
• Equipment - GPS Stations
  
• Equipment - Weather Stations
  
• Equipment - Floating Weather Stations
  
• Invasive Plant - Water Hyacinth
  
• Invasive Plant - Houndstongue
  
• Invasive Plant - Orange Hawkweed
  
• Invasive Plant - Yellow Toadflax
  
• Invasive Plant - Purple Loosetrife
  
• Infested Tree - Douglas Fir
  
• Diseased Tree - White Pine

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Missions Unlocked: Warden Favours

If you haven't started any Warden Favour Missions already, you can head over to the warden to get started with three of them. During the conversation an information popup will appear:

GoldenRidge - WardenFavours [DinosaurBones]

To start this Warden Favour, Talk to the warden or collect/report one of the dinosaur bones.

Mission Started: Tourist Attraction - Dinosaur Bones

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Golden Ridge Reserve - North [Dinosaur Bones] Map

Golden Ridge Reserve - South [Dinosaur Bones] Map

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Golden Ridge Reserve - [Dinosaur Bones] Location Details

Upon Collection of all 8 Dinosaur Bones, you will complete the warden favour:
"Tourist Attraction - Dinosaur Bones"

and be rewarded with: [10] Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits

Description	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
[01] At the right side of the cave entrance. Reward: 20xp
[02] Inside the cave on the left side. Reward: 20xp
[03] As you head north east through the cave, it is on the left side, half way in. Reward: 20xp
[04] As you head north through the railway tunnel, it is on the left side, half way in. Reward: 20xp
[05] As you head north east through the railway tunnel, it is on the right side, half way in. Reward: 20xp
[06] At the right side of the cave entrance. Reward: 20xp
[07] As you head north west through the tunnel, it is on the left side, half way in. Reward: 20xp
[08] As you head west through the tunnel, it is on the left side, half way in. Reward: 20xp

GoldenRidge - WardenFavours [Bigfoot Tracks]

To start this Warden Favour, collect / report one of the Bigfoot Tracks.

Mission Started: Tourist Attraction - Bigfoot Tracks

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Golden Ridge Reserve - North [Bigfoot Tracks] Map

Golden Ridge Reserve - South [Bigfoot Tracks] Map

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Golden Ridge Reserve - [Bigfoot Tracks] Location Details

Upon Collection of all 8 Bigfoot Tracks, you will complete the warden favour:
"Tourist Attraction - Bigfoot Tracks"

and be rewarded with: [10] Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits

Description	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
[01] Reward: 20xp
[02] Reward: 20xp
[03] Reward: 20xp
[04] Reward: 20xp
[05] Reward: 20xp
[06] Reward: 20xp
[07] Reward: 20xp
[08] Reward: 20xp

GoldenRidge - WardenFavours [PetrifiedTrees]

To start this Warden Favour, collect / report one of the Petrified Trees.

Mission Started: Tourist Attraction - Petrified Trees

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Golden Ridge Reserve - North [PetrifiedTrees] Map

Golden Ridge Reserve - South [PetrifiedTrees] Map

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Golden Ridge Reserve - [PetrifiedTrees] Location Details

Upon Collection of all 8 Petrified Trees, you will complete the warden favour:
"Tourist Attraction - Petrified Trees"

and be rewarded with: [10] Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits

Description	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
[01] Reward: 20xp
[02] Reward: 20xp
[03] Reward: 20xp
[04] Reward: 20xp
[05] Reward: 20xp
[06] Reward: 20xp
[07] Reward: 20xp
[08] Reward: 20xp

GoldenRidge - WardenFavours [GPS Stations]

To start this Warden Favour, collect / report one of the GPS Stations.

Mission Started: Equipment - GPS Stations

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Golden Ridge Reserve - North [GPS Stations] Map

Golden Ridge Reserve - South [GPS Stations] Map

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Golden Ridge Reserve - [GPS Stations] Location Details

Upon Collection of 8 GPS Stations, you will complete the warden favour:
"Equipment - GPS Stations"

and be rewarded with: [10] Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits

Note: for the purpose of this guide, 8 GPS Stations have been detailed below to complete the warden favour, but there are an excess amount of them on the map. Some (may be not all) further locations have been added to the maps above.

Description	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
[01] Reward: 20xp
[02] Reward: 20xp
[03] Reward: 20xp
[04] Reward: 20xp
[05] Reward: 20xp
[06] Reward: 20xp
[07] Reward: 20xp
[08] Reward: 20xp

GoldenRidge - WardenFavours [Weather Stations]

To start this Warden Favour, collect / report one of the Weather Stations.

Mission Started: Equipment - Weather Stations

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Golden Ridge Reserve - North [Weather Stations] Map

Golden Ridge Reserve - South [Weather Stations] Map

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Golden Ridge Reserve - [Weather Stations] Location Details

Upon Collection of 8 Weather Stations, you will complete the warden favour:
"Equipment - Weather Stations"

and be rewarded with: [10] Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits

Note: for the purpose of this guide, 8 Weather Stations have been detailed below to complete the warden favour, but there are an excess amount of them on the map. Some (may be not all) further locations have been added to the maps above.

Description	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
[01] Reward: 20xp
[02] Reward: 20xp
[03] Reward: 20xp
[04] Reward: 20xp
[05] Reward: 20xp
[06] Reward: 20xp
[07] Reward: 20xp
[08] Reward: 20xp

GoldenRidge - WardenFavours [Floating Weather Stations]

To start this Warden Favour, collect / report one of the Floating Weather Stations.

Mission Started: Equipment - Floating Weather Stations

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Golden Ridge Reserve - North [Floating Weather Stations] Map

Golden Ridge Reserve - South [Floating Weather Stations] Map

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Golden Ridge Reserve - [Floating Weather Stations] Location Details

Upon Collection of 8 Floating Weather Stations, you will complete the warden favour:
"Equipment - Floating Weather Stations"

and be rewarded with: [10] Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits

Note: for the purpose of this guide, 8 Floating Weather Stations have been detailed below to complete the warden favour, but there are an excess amount of them on the map. Some (may be not all) further locations have been added to the maps above.

Description	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
[01] Reward: 20xp
[02] Reward: 20xp
[03] Reward: 20xp
[04] Reward: 20xp
[05] Reward: 20xp
[06] Reward: 20xp
[07] Reward: 20xp
[08] Reward: 20xp

GoldenRidge - WardenFavours [Water Hyacinth]

To start this Warden Favour, collect / report one of the Water Hyacinth.

Mission Started: Invasive Plant - Water Hyacinth

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Golden Ridge Reserve - North [Water Hyacinth] Map

Golden Ridge Reserve - South [Water Hyacinth] Map

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Golden Ridge Reserve - [Water Hyacinth] Location Details

Upon Collection of 8 Water Hyacinth, you will complete the warden favour:
"Invasive Plant - Water Hyacinth"

and be rewarded with: [10] Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits

Note: for the purpose of this guide, 8 Water Hyacinth have been detailed below to complete the warden favour, but there are an excess amount of them on the map. Some (may be not all) further locations have been added to the maps above.

Description	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
[01] Reward: 10xp
[02] Reward: 10xp
[03] Reward: 10xp
[04] Reward: 10xp
[05] Reward: 10xp
[06] Reward: 10xp
[07] Reward: 10xp
[08] Reward: 10xp

GoldenRidge - WardenFavours [OxeyeDaisy]

To start this Warden Favour, Talk to the warden or collect/report one of the Oxeye Daisy's.

Mission Started: Invasive Plant - Oxeye Daisy

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Golden Ridge Reserve - North [OxeyeDaisy] Map

Golden Ridge Reserve - South [OxeyeDaisy] Map

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Golden Ridge Reserve - [OxeyeDaisy] Location Details

Upon Collection of 8 Oxeye Daisy, you will complete the warden favour:
"Invasive Plant - Oxeye Daisy"

and be rewarded with: [10] Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits

Note: for the purpose of this guide, 8 Oxeye Daisies have been detailed below to complete the warden favour, but there are an excess amount of them on the map. Some (may be not all) further locations have been added to the maps above.

Description	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
[01] Reward: 10xp
[02] Reward: 10xp
[03] Reward: 10xp
[04] Reward: 10xp
[05] Reward: 10xp
[06] Reward: 10xp
[07] Reward: 10xp
[08] Reward: 10xp

GoldenRidge - WardenFavours [Houndstongue]

To start this Warden Favour, collect / report one of the Houndstongue.

Mission Started: Invasive Plant - Houndstongue

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Golden Ridge Reserve - North [Houndstongue] Map

Golden Ridge Reserve - South [Houndstongue] Map

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Golden Ridge Reserve - [Houndstongue] Location Details

Upon Collection of 8 Houndstongue, you will complete the warden favour:
"Invasive Plant - Houndstongue"

and be rewarded with: [10] Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits

Note: for the purpose of this guide, 8 Houndstongue have been detailed below to complete the warden favour, but there are an excess amount of them on the map. Some (may be not all) further locations have been added to the maps above.

Description	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
[01] Reward: 10xp
[02] Reward: 10xp
[03] Reward: 10xp
[04] Reward: 10xp
[05] Reward: 10xp
[06] Reward: 10xp
[07] Reward: 10xp
[08] Reward: 10xp

GoldenRidge - WardenFavours [Orange Hawkweed]

To start this Warden Favour, collect / report one of the Orange Hawkweed.

Mission Started: Invasive Plant - Orange Hawkweed

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Golden Ridge Reserve - North [Orange Hawkweed] Map

Golden Ridge Reserve - South [Orange Hawkweed] Map

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Golden Ridge Reserve - [Orange Hawkweed] Location Details

Upon Collection of 8 Orange Hawkweed, you will complete the warden favour:
"Invasive Plant - Orange Hawkweed"

and be rewarded with: [10] Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits

Note: for the purpose of this guide, 8 Orange Hawkweed have been detailed below to complete the warden favour, but there are an excess amount of them on the map. Some (may be not all) further locations have been added to the maps above.

Description	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
[01] Reward: 10xp
[02] Reward: 10xp
[03] Reward: 10xp
[04] Reward: 10xp
[05] Reward: 10xp
[06] Reward: 10xp
[07] Reward: 10xp
[08] Reward: 10xp

GoldenRidge - WardenFavours [Yellow Toadflax]

To start this Warden Favour, collect / report one of the Yellow Toadflax.

Mission Started: Invasive Plant - Yellow Toadflax

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Golden Ridge Reserve - North [Yellow Toadflax] Map

Golden Ridge Reserve - South [Yellow Toadflax] Map

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Golden Ridge Reserve - [Yellow Toadflax] Location Details

Upon Collection of 8 Yellow Toadflax, you will complete the warden favour:
"Invasive Plant - Yellow Toadflax"

and be rewarded with: [10] Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits

Note: for the purpose of this guide, 8 Yellow Toadflax have been detailed below to complete the warden favour, but there are an excess amount of them on the map. Some (may be not all) further locations have been added to the maps above.

Description	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
[01] Reward: 10xp
[02] Reward: 10xp
[03] Reward: 10xp
[04] Reward: 10xp
[05] Reward: 10xp
[06] Reward: 10xp
[07] Reward: 10xp
[08] Reward: 10xp

GoldenRidge - WardenFavours [Purple Loosetrife]

To start this Warden Favour, collect / report one of the Purple Loosetrife.

Mission Started: Invasive Plant - Purple Loosetrife

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Golden Ridge Reserve - North [Purple Loosetrife] Map

Golden Ridge Reserve - South [Purple Loosetrife] Map

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Golden Ridge Reserve - [Purple Loosetrife] Location Details

Upon Collection of 8 Purple Loosetrife, you will complete the warden favour:
"Invasive Plant - Purple Loosetrife"

and be rewarded with: [10] Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits

Note: for the purpose of this guide, 8 Purple Loosetrife have been detailed below to complete the warden favour, but there are an excess amount of them on the map. Some (may be not all) further locations have been added to the maps above.

Description	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
[01] Reward: 10xp
[02] Reward: 10xp
[03] Reward: 10xp
[04] Reward: 10xp
[05] Reward: 10xp
[06] Reward: 10xp
[07] Reward: 10xp
[08] Reward: 10xp

GoldenRidge - WardenFavours [EngelmannSpruce]

To start this Warden Favour, Talk to the warden or collect/report one of the Engelmann Spruce.

Mission Start: EngelmannSpruce

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Golden Ridge Reserve - North [EngelmannSpruce] Map

Golden Ridge Reserve - South [EngelmannSpruce] Map

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Golden Ridge Reserve - [EngelmannSpruce] Location Details

Upon Collection of 8 Engelmann Spruce, you will complete the warden favour:
"Infested Tree - Engelmann Spruce"

and be rewarded with: [10] Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits

Note: for the purpose of this guide, 8 Engelmann Spruce have been detailed below to complete the warden favour, but there are an excess amount of them on the map. Some (may be not all) further locations have been added to the maps above.

Description	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
[01] Reward: 15xp
[02] Reward: 15xp
[03] Reward: 15xp
[04] Reward: 15xp
[05] Reward: 15xp
[06] Reward: 15xp
[07] Reward: 15xp
[08] Reward: 15xp

GoldenRidge - WardenFavours [DouglasFir]

To start this Warden Favour, collect / report one of the Douglas Fir.

Mission Started: Infested Tree - Douglas Fir

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Golden Ridge Reserve - North [DouglasFir] Map

Golden Ridge Reserve - South [DouglasFir] Map

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Golden Ridge Reserve - [DouglasFir] Location Details

Upon Collection of 8 Douglas Fir, you will complete the warden favour:
"Infested Tree - Douglas Fir"

and be rewarded with: [10] Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits

Note: for the purpose of this guide, 8 Douglas Fir have been detailed below to complete the warden favour, but there are an excess amount of them on the map. Some (may be not all) further locations have been added to the maps above.

Description	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
[01] Reward: 15xp
[02] Reward: 15xp
[03] Reward: 15xp
[04] Reward: 15xp
[05] Reward: 15xp
[06] Reward: 15xp
[07] Reward: 15xp
[08] Reward: 15xp

GoldenRidge - WardenFavours [WhitePine]

To start this Warden Favour, collect / report one of the White Pine.

Mission Started: Diseased Tree - White Pine

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Golden Ridge Reserve - North [WhitePine] Map

Golden Ridge Reserve - South [WhitePine] Map

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Golden Ridge Reserve - [WhitePine] Location Details

Upon Collection of 8 White Pine, you will complete the warden favour:
"Diseased Tree - White Pine"

and be rewarded with: [10] Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits

Note: for the purpose of this guide, 8 White Pine have been detailed below to complete the warden favour, but there are an excess amount of them on the map. Some (may be not all) further locations have been added to the maps above.

Description	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
[01] Reward: 15xp
[02] Reward: 15xp
[03] Reward: 15xp
[04] Reward: 15xp
[05] Reward: 15xp
[06] Reward: 15xp
[07] Reward: 15xp
[08] Reward: 15xp

GoldenRidge - Collectables [Achievement]

Across the Golden Ridge Reserve are a bounty of collectables for you to find that well share some of the narrative of the game.

Achievement: Lost and Flounder

This Achievement is unlocked by finding all of the collectables within the Golden Ridge Reserve.

The Total Collectables to find are:

• [20 / 20] Coins
  
• [18 / 18] Figures
  
• [07 / 07] Lost and Found
  
• [29 / 29] Notes

The location for all of these collectables have been detailed in the sections below.

GoldenRidge - Collectables [Coins]

Golden Ridge Reserve - North [Coins] Map

Golden Ridge Reserve - South [Coins] Map

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Golden Ridge Reserve - [Coins] Location Details

There are a total of 20 Coins to collect:

Description	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
[01] Lewis and Clark Exposition Gold Dollar 10 XP
[02] Panama-Pacific Half Dollar 10 XP
[03] Illinois Centennial Half Dollar 10 XP
[04] Huguenot-Walloon Half Dollar 10 XP
[05] United States Sesquicentennial Coinage 10 XP
[06] Washington Quarter 10 XP
[07] California Pacific International Exposition Half Dollar 10 XP
[08] Booker T. Washington Memorial Half Dollar 10 XP
[09] Carver-Washington Half Dollar 10 XP
[10] United States Bicentennial Quarter 10 XP

GoldenRidge - Collectables [Coins] - Continued

Description	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
[11] United States Bicentennial Half Dollar 10 XP
[12] Nathaniel V Johnson Memorial Half Dollar 10 XP
[13] Golden Ridge National Park Silver Dollar 10 XP
[14] Norwegian Friendship Dollar 10 XP
[15] Canadian Alliance Dollar 10 XP
[16] Spanish Companionship Dollar 10 XP
[17] Stand United With Scousers Dollar 10 XP
[18] Taylors Tackles Token 10 XP
[19] Clayton Johnson Commemorative Dollar 10 XP
[20] Bigfoot Doubloon Double-Dollar 10 XP

For Completion of this Collection, you are rewarded with :

• 5 Gold Medals

GoldenRidge - Collectables [Figures]

Golden Ridge Reserve - North [Figures] Map

Golden Ridge Reserve - South [Figures] Map

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Golden Ridge Reserve - [Figures] Location Details

There are a total of 18 Figures to collect:

Description	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
[01] Whitetail Deer 10 XP
[02] Raccoon 10 XP
[03] Grizzly Bear 10 XP
[04] Northern River Otter 10 XP
[05] Puma 10 XP
[06] Red Fox 10 XP
[07] American Bison 10 XP
[08] Pronghorn 10 XP
[09] Moose 10 XP
[10] Mountain Goat 10 XP
[11] Elk 10 XP
[12] American Pika 10 XP
[13] Mountain Cottontail 10 XP
[14] Fox Squirrel 10 XP
[15] Wolverine 10 XP
[16] Black Bear 10 XP
[17] Grey Wolf 10 XP
[18] Blacktail Deer 10 XP

For Completion of this Collection, you are rewarded with :

• 5 Gold Medals

GoldenRidge - Collectables [Lost]

Golden Ridge Reserve - North [Lost] Map

Golden Ridge Reserve - South [Lost] Map

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Golden Ridge Reserve - [Lost] Location Details

There are a total of 7 Lost Items to collect:

Description	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
[01] Children's Toy 10 XP
[02] Keys 10 XP
[03] Pair of Glasses 10 XP
[04] Hat 10 XP
[05] Wallet 10 XP
[06] Water Bottle 10 XP
[07] Camping Gear 10 XP

For Completion of this Collection, you are rewarded with :

• 5 Gold Medals

GoldenRidge - Collectables [Notes]

Golden Ridge Reserve - North [Notes] Map

Golden Ridge Reserve - South [Notes] Map

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Golden Ridge Reserve - [Notes] Location Details

There are a total of 29 Notes to collect:

Description	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
[01] Blog Entry 1 10 XP
[02] Blog Entry 2 10 XP
[03] Blog Entry 3 10 XP
[04] Blog Entry 4 10 XP
[05] Legendary Fisherman 1 10 XP
[06] Legendary Fisherman 2 10 XP
[07] Legendary Fisherman 3 10 XP
[08] Legendary Fisherman 4 10 XP
[09] Humphrey G Huschenbeth 1 10 XP
[10] Humphrey G Huschenbeth 2 10 XP
[11] Humphrey G Huschenbeth 3 10 XP
[12] Humphrey G Huschenbeth 4 10 XP
[13] Letter To Rodi Nation 10 XP
[14] About the Smallmouth Bass 10 XP
[15] About the Largemouth Bass 10 XP
[16] Fishing Recipe 10 XP
[17] Second Extinction 10 XP
[18] Generation Zero 10 XP
[19] About Golden Ridge Reserve 10 XP
[20] Crumpled-up letter 10 XP

GoldenRidge - Collectables [Notes] - Continued

Description	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
[21] Top Secret Diary 10 XP
[22] Wyoming Visitor's Guide 10 XP
[23] The start of a novel? 10 XP
[24] Layman's Indubitable Footprint Bible by Humphrey G Huschenbeth 10 XP
[25] Delivery Receipt 10 XP
[26] Native History 1 10 XP
[27] Native History 2 10 XP
[28] Native History 3 10 XP
[29] Native History 4 10 XP

For Completion of this Collection, you are rewarded with :

• 5 Gold Medals

GoldenRidge - Challenge Missions [Achievement]

Across the Golden Ridge Reserve you can find 4 outposts that have noticeboards around for you to pick up a new mission.

Achievement: Taylor Made

This Achievement is unlocked by completing 10 of each of the Challenge Missions for each type found in the Golden Ridge Reserve

At each of the 4 Outposts, you can find the following missions at the noticeboards:

• Fishing Challenge (Bronze 01)(Bronze 02)(Silver 01)(Silver 02)(Gold 01)(Gold 02)
  
• Photo Challenge (Bronze 01)(Silver 02)(Gold 03)
  
• Map Challenge (Bronze 01)(Silver 02)(Gold 03)

GoldenRidge - Challenge Missions [Diamond Peak]

Golden Ridge Reserve - North Diamond Peak Outpost [Challenges] Map

Golden Ridge Reserve - South Diamond Peak Outpost [Challenges] Map

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Diamond Peak Outpost - Photo Challenge Details:

Hint: If the hook size ain't working for you - try a size higher !

Description Click to Enlarge	Challenge_Details	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
Photo Challenge 01 [NEUTRAL]	Challenge: Catch a Bronze Rank Sturgeon at the Photo Location. Tackle: Hook Size 8 - Eggs. Reward: 10 Reputation, 50 XP, 50 Credits.
Photo Challenge 02 [DAY]	Challenge: Catch a Silver Rank Northern Pike at the Photo Location. Tackle: Hook Size 3 - Swimbait. Reward: 25 Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits.
Photo Challenge 03 [NIGHT]	Challenge: Catch a Gold Rank Burbot at the Photo Location. Tackle: Hook Size 4 - Liver. Reward: 35 Reputation, 200 XP, 200 Credits.

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Diamond Peak Outpost - Map Challenge Details:

Hint: If the hook size ain't working for you - try a size higher !

Description Click to Enlarge	Challenge_Details	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
Map Challenge 01 [DAY]	Challenge: Catch a Bronze Rank Smallmouth Bass at the Map Location. Tackle: Hook Size 8 - Eggs. Reward: 10 Reputation, 50 XP, 50 Credits.
Map Challenge 02 [NIGHT]	Challenge: Catch a Silver Rank Channel Catfish at the Map Location. Tackle: Hook Size 4 - Cheese. Reward: 25 Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits.
Map Challenge 03 [DAY]	Challenge: Catch a Gold Rank Largemouth Bass at the Map Location. Tackle: Hook Size 4 - Popper. Reward: 35 Reputation, 200 XP, 200 Credits.

GoldenRidge - Challenge Missions [Diamond Peak] - Continued

Diamond Peak Outpost - Fishing Challenge Details:

Hint: If the hook size ain't working for you - try a size higher !

Description Click to Enlarge	Challenge_Details	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
Fishing Challenge Bronze 01 [NEUTRAL]	Challenge: Catch a Bronze Rank Crappie at the Location. Tackle: Hook Size 9 - Minnow. Reward: 5 Reputation, 50 XP, 50 Credits.
Fishing Challenge Bronze 02 [DAY]	Challenge: Catch a Bronze Rank Smallmouth Bass at the Location. Tackle: Hook Size 8 - Eggs. Reward: 5 Reputation, 50 XP, 50 Credits.
Fishing Challenge Silver 01 [NIGHT]	Challenge: Catch a Silver Rank Sturgeon at the Location. Tackle: Hook Size 5 - Redworm. Reward: 10 Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits.
Fishing Challenge Silver 02 [NIGHT]	Challenge: Catch a Silver Rank Burbot at the Location. Tackle: Hook Size 5 - Liver. Reward: 10 Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits.
Fishing Challenge Gold 01 [NIGHT]	Challenge: Catch a Gold Rank Channel Catfish at the Location. Tackle: Hook Size 2 - Cheese. Reward: 20 Reputation, 200 XP, 200 Credits.
Fishing Challenge Gold 02 [NIGHT]	Challenge: Catch a Gold Rank Walleye at the Location. Tackle: Hook Size 3 - Leeches. Reward: 20 Reputation, 200 XP, 200 Credits.

GoldenRidge - Challenge Missions [Silver Strand]

Golden Ridge Reserve - North Silver Strand Outpost [Challenges] Map

Golden Ridge Reserve - South Silver Strand Outpost [Challenges] Map

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Silver Strand Outpost - Photo Challenge Details:

Hint: If the hook size ain't working for you - try a size higher !

Description Click to Enlarge	Challenge_Details	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
Photo Challenge 01 [DAY]	Challenge: Catch a Bronze Rank Green Sunfish at the Photo Location. Tackle: Hook Size 9 - Bloodworm. Reward: 10 Reputation, 50 XP, 50 Credits.
Photo Challenge 02 [DAY]	Challenge: Catch a Silver Rank Cutthroat Trout at the Photo Location. Tackle: Hook Size 6 - Eggs. Reward: 25 Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits.
Photo Challenge 03 [DAY]	Challenge: Catch a Gold Rank Rainbow Trout at the Photo Location. Tackle: Hook Size 2 - Spinner. Reward: 35 Reputation, 200 XP, 200 Credits.

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Silver Strand Outpost - Map Challenge Details:

Hint: If the hook size ain't working for you - try a size higher !

Description Click to Enlarge	Challenge_Details	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
Map Challenge 01 [DAY]	Challenge: Catch a Bronze Rank Ohrid Trout at the Map Location. Tackle: Hook Size 8 - Eggs. Reward: 10 Reputation, 50 XP, 50 Credits.
Map Challenge 02 [NIGHT]	Challenge: Catch a Silver Rank Sturgeon at the Map Location. Tackle: Hook Size 5 - Redworm. Reward: 25 Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits.
Map Challenge 03 [DAY]	Challenge: Catch a Gold Rank Ohrid Trout at the Map Location. Tackle: Hook Size 4 - Redworm. Reward: 35 Reputation, 200 XP, 200 Credits.

GoldenRidge - Challenge Missions [Silver Strand] - Continued

Silver Strand Outpost - Fishing Challenge Details:

Hint: If the hook size ain't working for you - try a size higher !

Description Click to Enlarge	Challenge_Details	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
Fishing Challenge Bronze 01 [DAY]	Challenge: Catch a Bronze Rank Mountain Whitefish at the Location. Tackle: Hook Size 8 - Eggs. Reward: 5 Reputation, 50 XP, 50 Credits.
Fishing Challenge Bronze 02 [DAY]	Challenge: Catch a Bronze Rank Rainbow Trout at the Location. Tackle: Hook Size 8 - Spinner. Reward: 5 Reputation, 50 XP, 50 Credits.
Fishing Challenge Silver 01 [NEUTRAL]	Challenge: Catch a Silver Rank Lake Trout at the Location. Tackle: Hook Size 2 - Spoon. Reward: 10 Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits.
Fishing Challenge Silver 02 [DAY]	Challenge: Catch a Silver Rank Cutthroat Trout at the Location. Tackle: Hook Size 6 - Eggs. Reward: 10 Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits.
Fishing Challenge Gold 01 [DAY]	Challenge: Catch a Gold Rank Brook Trout at the Location. Tackle: Hook Size 5 - Spoon. Reward: 20 Reputation, 200 XP, 200 Credits.
Fishing Challenge Gold 02 [DAY]	Challenge: Catch a Gold Rank Ohrid Trout at the Location. Tackle: Hook Size 4 - Spinner. Reward: 20 Reputation, 200 XP, 200 Credits.

GoldenRidge - Challenge Missions [Ruby River Range]

Golden Ridge Reserve - North Ruby River Range [Challenges] Map

Golden Ridge Reserve - South Ruby River Range [Challenges] Map

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Ruby River Range Outpost - Photo Challenge Details:

Hint: If the hook size ain't working for you - try a size higher !

Description Click to Enlarge	Challenge_Details	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
Photo Challenge 01 [NEUTRAL]	Challenge: Catch a Bronze Rank Tiger Muskie at the Photo Location. Tackle: Hook Size 5 - Swimbait. Reward: 10 Reputation, 50 XP, 50 Credits.
Photo Challenge 02 [DAY]	Challenge: Catch a Silver Rank Bluegill at the Photo Location. Tackle: Hook Size 8 - Bloodworm. Reward: 25 Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits.
Photo Challenge 03 [DAY]	Challenge: Catch a Gold Rank Yellow Perch at the Photo Location. Tackle: Hook Size 7 - Bloodworm. Reward: 35 Reputation, 200 XP, 200 Credits.

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Ruby River Range Outpost - Map Challenge Details:

Hint: If the hook size ain't working for you - try a size higher !

Description Click to Enlarge	Challenge_Details	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
Map Challenge 01 [DAY]	Challenge: Catch a Bronze Rank Bluegill at the Map Location. Tackle: Hook Size 9 - Bloodworm. Reward: 10 Reputation, 50 XP, 50 Credits.
Map Challenge 02 [DAY]	Challenge: Catch a Silver Rank Largemouth Bass at the Map Location. Tackle: Hook Size 5 - Popper. Reward: 25 Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits.
Map Challenge 03 [NIGHT]	Challenge: Catch a Gold Rank Sauger at the Map Location. Tackle: Hook Size 5 - Redworm. Reward: 35 Reputation, 200 XP, 200 Credits.

GoldenRidge - Challenge Missions [Ruby River Range] - Continued

Ruby River Range Outpost - Fishing Challenge Details:

Hint: If the hook size ain't working for you - try a size higher !

Description Click to Enlarge	Challenge_Details	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
Fishing Challenge Bronze 01 [NIGHT]	Challenge: Catch a Bronze Rank Walleye at the Location. Tackle: Hook Size 7 - Leeches. Reward: 5 Reputation, 50 XP, 50 Credits.
Fishing Challenge Bronze 02 [DAY]	Challenge: Catch a Bronze Rank Northern Pike at the Location. Tackle: Hook Size 5 - Swimbait. Reward: 5 Reputation, 50 XP, 50 Credits.
Fishing Challenge Silver 01 [NEUTRAL]	Challenge: Catch a Silver Rank Tiger Muskie at the Location. Tackle: Hook Size 3 - Swimbait. Reward: 10 Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits.
Fishing Challenge Silver 02 [NEUTRAL]	Challenge: Catch a Silver Rank Crappie at the Location. Tackle: Hook Size 8 - Minnow. Reward: 10 Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits.
Fishing Challenge Gold 01 [DAY]	Challenge: Catch a Gold Rank Green Sunfish at the Location. Tackle: Hook Size 7 - Minnow. Reward: 20 Reputation, 200 XP, 200 Credits.
Fishing Challenge Gold 02 [NIGHT]	Challenge: Catch a Gold Rank Sauger at the Location. Tackle: Hook Size 5 - Redworm. Reward: 20 Reputation, 200 XP, 200 Credits.

GoldenRidge - Challenge Missions [Emerald Lake Plateau]

Golden Ridge Reserve - South Emerald Lake Plateau [Photo & Map Challenges] Map

Golden Ridge Reserve - South Emerald Lake Plateau [Fishing Challenges] Map

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Emerald Lake Plateau Outpost - Photo Challenge Details:

Hint: If the hook size ain't working for you - try a size higher !

Description Click to Enlarge	Challenge_Details	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
Photo Challenge 01 [DAY]	Challenge: Catch a Bronze Rank Yellow Perch at the Photo Location. Tackle: Hook Size 9 - Bloodworm. Reward: 10 Reputation, 50 XP, 50 Credits.
Photo Challenge 02 [NEUTRAL]	Challenge: Catch a Silver Rank Golden Trout at the Photo Location. Tackle: Hook Size 8 - Cheeses. Reward: 25 Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits.
Photo Challenge 03 [DAY]	Challenge: Catch a Gold Rank Brook Trout at the Photo Location. Tackle: Hook Size 5 - Spoon. Reward: 35 Reputation, 200 XP, 200 Credits.

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Emerald Lake Plateau Outpost - Map Challenge Details:

Hint: If the hook size ain't working for you - try a size higher !

Description Click to Enlarge	Challenge_Details	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
Map Challenge 01 [DAY]	Challenge: Catch a Bronze Rank Kokanee Salmon at the Map Location. Tackle: Hook Size 8 - Spinner. Reward: 10 Reputation, 50 XP, 50 Credits.
Map Challenge 02 [DAY]	Challenge: Catch a Silver Rank Mountain Whitefish at the Map Location. Tackle: Hook Size 7 - Eggs. Reward: 25 Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits.
Map Challenge 03 [DAY]	Challenge: Catch a Gold Rank Cutthroat Trout at the Map Location. Tackle: Hook Size 4 - Spoon. Reward: 35 Reputation, 200 XP, 200 Credits.

GoldenRidge - Challenge Missions [Emeralds Lake Plateau] - Continued

Emerald Lake Plateau Outpost - Fishing Challenge Details:

Hint: If the hook size ain't working for you - try a size higher !

Description Click to Enlarge	Challenge_Details	Location Screenshot Click to Enlarge	Location Map Click to Enlarge
Fishing Challenge Bronze 01 [DAY]	Challenge: Catch a Bronze Rank Kokanee Salmon at the Location. Tackle: Hook Size 8 - Spinner. Reward: 5 Reputation, 50 XP, 50 Credits.
Fishing Challenge Bronze 02 [NEUTRAL]	Challenge: Catch a Bronze Rank Golden Trout at the Location. Tackle: Hook Size 9 - Marshmallow. Reward: 5 Reputation, 50 XP, 50 Credits.
Fishing Challenge Silver 01 [NEUTRAL]	Challenge: Catch a Silver Rank Lake Trout at the Location. Tackle: Hook Size 2 - Spoon. Reward: 10 Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits.
Fishing Challenge Silver 02 [DAY]	Challenge: Catch a Silver Rank Rainbow Trout at the Location. Tackle: Hook Size 4 - Spinner. Reward: 10 Reputation, 100 XP, 100 Credits.
Fishing Challenge Gold 01 [NEUTRAL]	Challenge: Catch a Gold Rank Golden Trout at the Location. Tackle: Hook Size 4 - Cheese. Reward: 20 Reputation, 200 XP, 200 Credits.
Fishing Challenge Gold 02 [DAY]	Challenge: Catch a Gold Rank Kokanee Salmon at the Location. Tackle: Hook Size 5 - Spinner. Reward: 20 Reputation, 200 XP, 200 Credits.

GoldenRidge - Fish Handbook

In Golden Ridge Reserve, you can check your journal for some useful information about the fish species, see below an enhanced overview.

Achievement: School's Out for Summer

This achievement is unlocked by catching any 12 native fish species at the Golden Ridge Reserve.

The fish to catch are outlined below.

Fish	Traits	Hook_Sizes	Handbook
Black Crappie Active : ANY	Aggressive, Keen Senses	Bronze: #9 Silver: #8 Gold: #7 Diamond: #6	Max Weight (KG) : 01.25 Max Weight (LB) : 02.76
Bluegill Active : DAY	Jumper, Sun Lover	Bronze: #9 Silver: #8 Gold: #7 Diamond: #6	Max Weight (KG) : 01.00 Max Weight (LB) : 02.21
Brook Trout Active : DAY	Easily Spooked, Jumper, Last Stand, Sun Lover	Bronze: #8 - #7 Silver: #6 Gold: #5 - #4 Diamond: #3	Max Weight (KG) : 04.00 Max Weight (LB) : 08.82
Burbot Active : NIGHT	Night Owl	Bronze: #8 - #6 Silver: #5 Gold: #4 Diamond: #3 - #2	Max Weight (KG) : 08.50 Max Weight (LB) : 18.74
Channel Catfish Active : NIGHT	Keen Senses, Night Owl	Bronze: #6 - #5 Silver: #4 - #3 Gold: #2 - #1 Diamond: #1/0 - #4/0	Max Weight (KG) : 12.00 Max Weight (LB) : 26.46
Cutthroat Trout Active : DAY	Easily Spooked, Hard Fighter, Jumper, Last Stand, Sun Lover	Bronze: #8 - #7 Silver: #6 - #5 Gold: #4 - #3 Diamond: #2	Max Weight (KG) : 07.00 Max Weight (LB) : 15.44
Golden Trout Active : ANY	Easily Spooked, Jumper, Last Stand	Bronze: #9 Silver: #8 - #5 Gold: #4 - #3 Diamond: #2	Max Weight (KG) : 04.70 Max Weight (LB) : 10.36
Green Sunfish Active : DAY	Jumper, Sun Lover	Bronze: #9 Silver: #8 Gold: #7 Diamond: #6	Max Weight (KG) : 00.60 Max Weight (LB) : 01.32
Kokanee Salmon Active : DAY	Aggressive, Hard Fighter, Jumper, Sun Lover	Bronze: #8 - #7 Silver: #6 Gold: #5 Diamond: #4 - #3	Max Weight (KG) : 02.70 Max Weight (LB) : 05.95
Lake Trout Active : ANY	Hard Fighter, Last Stand	Bronze: #4 - #3 Silver: #2 - #1 Gold: #1/0 - #3/0 Diamond: #4/0	Max Weight (KG) : 23.00 Max Weight (LB) : 50.72
Largemouth Bass Active : DAY	Aggressive, Jumper, Last Stand, Sun Lover	Bronze: #8 - #6 Silver: #5 Gold: #4 Diamond: #3 - #1	Max Weight (KG) : 05.00 Max Weight (LB) : 11.03
Mountain Whitefish Active : DAY	Hard Fighter, Sun Lover	Bronze: #8 Silver: #7 Gold: #6 Diamond: #5	Max Weight (KG) : 02.00 Max Weight (LB) : 04.41

GoldenRidge - Fish Handbook - Continued

Fish	Traits	Hook_Sizes	Handbook
Northern Pike Active : DAY	Aggressive, Jumper, Last Stand, Sun Lover	Bronze: #5 - #4 Silver: #3 Gold: #2 - #1 Diamond: #1/0 - #4/0	Max Weight (KG) : 12.00 Max Weight (LB) : 26.46
Ohrid Trout Active : DAY	Easily Spooked, Jumper, Last Stand, Sun Lover	Bronze: #8 - #7 Silver: #6 - #5 Gold: #4 - #3 Diamond: #2	Max Weight (KG) : 06.50 Max Weight (LB) : 14.33
Rainbow Trout Active : DAY	Easily Spooked, Jumper, Last Stand, Sun Lover	Bronze: #8 - #5 Silver: #4 - #3 Gold: #2 - #1 Diamond: #1/0 - #4/0	Max Weight (KG) : 10.00 Max Weight (LB) : 22.05
Sauger Active : NIGHT	Aggressive, Hard Fighter, Night Owl	Bronze: #8 - #7 Silver: #6 Gold: #5 Diamond: #4	Max Weight (KG) : 03.10 Max Weight (LB) : 06.84
Shovelnose Sturgeon Active : NIGHT	Hard Fighter, Jumper, Night Owl	Bronze: #8 - #6 Silver: #5 Gold: #4 - #3 Diamond: #2	Max Weight (KG) : 04.90 Max Weight (LB) : 10.80
Smallmouth Bass Active : DAY	Aggressive, Hard Fighter, Jumper, Last Stand, Sun Lover	Bronze: #8 - #7 Silver: #6 Gold: #5 Diamond: #4	Max Weight (KG) : 03.00 Max Weight (LB) : 06.62
Tiger Muskie Active : ANY	Aggressive, Jumper, Last Stand	Bronze: #5 - #4 Silver: #3 Gold: #2 - #1 Diamond: #1/0 - #2/0	Max Weight (KG) : 14.00 Max Weight (LB) : 30.87
Walleye Active : NIGHT	Aggressive, Jumper, Night Owl	Bronze: #8 - #6 Silver: #5 - #4 Gold: #3 Diamond: #2	Max Weight (KG) : 08:00 Max Weight (LB) : 17.63
Yellow Perch Active : DAY	Sun Lover	Bronze: #9 Silver: #8 Gold: #7 Diamond: #6	Max Weight (KG) : 01.15 Max Weight (LB) : 02.54

GoldenRidge - Achievement Wrap-up

Any Achievements not outlined in their own sections above, are covered below:

Note: The contents below have been summarised retrospectively - so if there is anything inaccurate or could use more clarification, please leave a comment and let me know.

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Achievement	Unlock_Details
Fish Just Got Reel	This achievement is unlocked by catching your first fish. This achievement should unlock during the tutorial, when you reel in a fish for the first time.
Can you smell what the Rod is Hooking	This achievement is unlocked by catching 3 Bronze Rank Fish. This achievement should unlock during the tutorial once 3 Bronze Ranked fish are caught.The Medal Ranking is shown on the Catch Summary Screen.
Ready to Rod and Roll	This achievement is unlocked by using the Rod Assembler to put together a Tackle. This can be done by going to the [Menu] -> [Rod Tab] and then assigning a Rod / Reel / Line and Lure to one of the slots.
Fish Out of Water	This achievement is unlocked by catching a fish in a Lake, River, and Pond. During the tutorial, you catch a fish in a pond and a lake. Once you catch a fish in a river, this should unlock.
I'm on a Boat!	This achievement is unlocked by heading to a jetty, selecting a boat and getting in. Boat Valets on a Jetty can be found with the following Icon:
More Fish in the Sea	This achievement is unlocked by catching 3 of the 12 fish available in the Golden Ridge Reserve.
Scaling Up	This achievement is unlocked by catching a Silver Rank Fish.
Things that go Splash in the Night	This achievement is unlocked by catching a Fish at Night.
License to Gill	This achievement is unlocked reaching Level 10.
I'm the Captain Now	This achievement is unlocked by purchasing a new boat at the Shopkeepers store in Diamond Peak Outpost.
Hook, Line and Sinker	This achievement is unlocked by going to the players [Menu] -> [Rods] Tab and assigning 4 slots to different gear, Equipment Expansions will be needed to increase your backpack to 4 slots.
Goldfish	This achievement is unlocked by catching a Gold Rank Fish.
Going for Gold	This achievement is unlocked by catching a Gold Ranked Fish, in less than 1 minute.
Head for Heights	This achievement is unlocked by heading to the highest point in the Golden Ridge Reserve and unlocking the Vista. This location of this vista is as shown: Click to Enlarge
The Beetles	This achievement is unlocked by completing the "Beetle Infestation" Warden Missions. The Warden Missions required are: Infested Tree - Engelmann Spruce Infested Tree - Douglas Fir

GoldenRidge - Achievement Wrap-up [Continued]

Achievement	Unlock_Details
Lake Me up Before You Go Go	This achievement is unlocked by travelling a total of 100km while driving a boat. To unlock this achievement, you can allow mileage to accrue as you play, or take a few hours to continuously drive around and get it unlocked. Your current distance travelled can be found in the Players menu.
Marathon	This achievement is unlocked by travelling the distance of a marathon on foot. To unlock this achievement, travel on foot for a total of 49.195 Kilometres. Your current distance travelled can be found in the Players menu.
I'm Hooked!	This achievement is unlocked by catching a total of 100 fish. To unlock this achievement, travel on foot for a total of 49.195 Kilometres. Your current total number of fish caught can be found in the Players menu.
Diamond in the Rough	This achievement is unlocked by catching a Diamond Ranked Fish.
No Fin left to give	This achievement is unlocked by spending a total of 100,000 credits at the shopkeeper. Note: Your total spent reset following "The Challenger Update" 31/10/2022. You will need to spend the full 100,000 coins following this patch in order to unlock the achievement, if you have an old save from before that date.
Big Fish Small Pond	This achievement is unlocked by reaching Level 50.
Gonna Need a Bigger Boat	This achievement is unlocked by catching a fish with a weight of 44lb (20kg) or more. To unlock this achievement, catch: Diamond Rank : Lake Trout Legendary Rank : Big Larry / Sidewinder

GoldenRidge - Gallery

Sharing some of the Screenshots I have taken during my time on this Reserve so far!

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Credits

Just wanted to end this by guide by ensuring I gave out credit where it is deserved. Any Contributors to Improving this guide will be listed below.

Big Thankyou to the Amazing The Angler Discord Community.
- Always a knowledgeable and welcoming place to discuss the game and seek help if it is required.

Link:
The Angler Official Discord[avlche.com]

[ninikuu]

Thank you for this guide. I was gonna go crazy looking for some of the plants. And thanks to this guide I can see a few of the items were in fact hidden within stone ;)

[leshiysplinter]

completed all the tasks. But it is indicated that he completed 74 of the 75 tasks. What is the problem? I've been through all the bases. There are no more tasks.

[Solaris104]

I can't fish the silver bluegill in the ruby river Photo Challenge 2 mission , I'm using Hook 8 and Bloodworm. I also tried Hotdog but i always fish other type of fish. I did another challenge to fish the bronze bluegill right away, any suggetions?

[KillaConJaro]

Goated

[Jamie D]

@ DizzieDawgie - Fixed the Typo !

No Plans to make more angler guides currently ! This could change in time :)

[Stoneface]

Best guides of all maps.
Also busy by making a guide like this for Africa/Izilu Azendulo?
Would be interesting..

[bando]

Can you add #9 for Silver Bluegill ?
It is also possible, not sure about the #8.

[bando]

Hello, thank you for this guide.
What is the benefit to increase equipment masteries ?

[DizzieDawgie]

Typo: "There are a total of 28 Notes to collect"
There are in fact 29 notes to collect.

[MissMeduza]

Thank YOU! 👑

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