Endacopia Timesville Fishing Secret Guide - Fish Paper and Lost Key
Quick Answer
For the Timesville secret, use the Metal Detector to find the Fish Paper, catch all 18 unique fish across the six clock periods, inspect the paper to receive the key, return to the small monochrome shack, switch to windowed mode with Alt+Enter, and use the key on the revealed lock.
Official Steam Media Reference
These are official Steam store screenshots used as temporary visual references. Replace them with your own route-specific screenshots after capture.
Timesville Secret Route
- Get the Fishing Paper. Use the Metal Detector on the sand after the Timesville route gives you access to the beach search.
- Catch every fish. The secret uses the full 18-fish requirement, not only the six fish needed for the aquarium.
- Inspect the paper again. After the fish list is complete, the paper should produce the key for the hidden shack step.
- Return to the small shack. Use the smaller of the two lookalike rooms from the shared-room puzzle area.
- Switch to windowed mode. Use
Alt+Enterwhen the hidden clue points you toward windowed mode. - Use the key. Re-enter the room after switching modes and use the key on the revealed lock.
Fishing vs Secret Requirements
| Goal | Required Fish | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Aquarium progression | 6 fish | Enough to move the normal Timesville route forward. |
| I Want To Be A Fisherman | 18 fish | Steam achievement for catching every fish. |
| Timesville Ending C secret | 18 fish plus key | The hidden route uses the completed Fish Paper and the windowed-mode lock. |
Proof Shots To Capture
- Fish PaperMetal Detector find and the completed paper state.
- 18 fishThe full catch list or achievement unlock screen.
- Lost KeyThe moment the paper rewards the key.
- Windowed lockThe shack window/lock before using the key.