Top Angler , released on Gamecube in 2004, is a single-player bass fishing game. The game features three lakes - the lodge, the forest, and the park - each with different seasons, times of day, and weather conditions. The player must navigate these environments to catch bass.
The gameplay revolves around four modes: Tournament, Arcade, Challenge, and Practice. In Tournament mode, the player competes in four tournaments, winning additional lures and prizes by achieving high scores. In Arcade mode, the goal is to beat course records on three timed rounds in each lake. The Challenge mode consists of nine challenges, such as catching specific fish or quantities, which can be played in any order. Practice mode allows the player to fish freely in any conditions.