In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, while the thrill of hunting ferocious monsters takes center stage, the game also offers a relaxing diversion through its fishing mechanic. Each region is teeming with various types of fish waiting to be caught. If you're eager to master the art of angling and catch every fish the game has to offer, here's your comprehensive guide to all fish locations in *Monster Hunter Wilds*.
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To embark on your fishing journey in Monster Hunter Wilds, you'll need to unlock the feature first. Head to the Forest Base Camp in the Scarlet Forest, which you'll reach during Chapter 1. Look for Kanya standing beside a pond at the camp. After speaking with her, she will generously provide you with a fishing rod and the Common Wood Minnow lure. This interaction also kicks off the ‘Fishing: Life, in Microcosm’ sidequest, the first of many fishing quests that will unlock various bait lures for catching the rarest fish in the game.
Below is a detailed list of all confirmed fish species in Monster Hunter Wilds, along with their spawning locations. You'll also find tips on the best tools and bait to use, as well as the potential rewards for capturing them. Keep in mind that certain fish may only appear under specific weather conditions.
Some rewards, like Golden and Platinum Scales, can be sold for high amounts of zenny, making fishing a lucrative endeavor.
Disclaimer: This list will be updated with new information should additional fish species be discovered in-game.
Fish Type | Location(s) Found | How to Catch (recommended bait if applicable) | Capture Rewards |
---|---|---|---|
Whetfish | Windward Plains (Area 13) Scarlet Forest Oilwell Basin | Capture Net Fishing Rod | Whetfish Fin Whetfish Fin+ |
Sushifish | Windward Plains (Area 13 and 14) Scarlet Forest Oilwell Basin | Capture Net Fishing Rod | Sushifish Scale Great Sushifish Scale |
Virid Bowfin | Windward Plains (Area 13 and 14) Scarlet Forest | Capture Net Fishing Rod | None |
Goldenfish | Windward Plains (Area 14) Scarlet Forest (Area 8 and Area 12) Oilwell Basin Iceshard Cliffs | Capture Net Fishing Rod (Golden Bughead bait) | Golden Scale |
Platinumfish | Windward Plains (Area 14) Scarlet Forest Oilwell Basin Iceshard Cliffs | Capture Net Fishing Rod | Platinum Scale |
Gravid Bowfin | Windward Plains (Area 13) Scarlet Forest (Base Camp during ‘Plenty’ weather) Oilwell Basin Iceshard Cliffs Ruins of Wyveria | Fishing Rod (Emerald Jitterbait) | None |
Starduster | Scarlet Forest (Area 3) | Capture Net Fishing Rod | TBD |
Escunite | Scarlet Forest (Area 12 near the waterfall) | Fishing Rod (Tentacle Jig bait) | None |
Glass Parexus | Iceshard Cliffs Ruins of Wyveria (Hidden Cave) | Capture Net (will not count toward completion of Fishing: Life, in Microcosm) Fishing Rod | None |
Blind Perch | Iceshard Cliffs Ruins of Wyveria (Area 13, Hidden Cave) | Capture Net | None |
Goldenfry | Scarlet Forest Oilwell Basin Iceshard Cliffs Ruins of Wyveria | Fishing Rod (Golden Bughead bait) | Gilded Scale |
Bomb Arowana | Scarlet Forest Oilwell Basin | Fishing Rod (Common Wood Minnow or Emerald Jitterbait) | Bomb Arowana Scale |
Burst Arowana | Scarlet Forest Oilwell Basin | Fishing Rod (Common Wood Minnow or Emerald Jitterbait) | Burst Arowana Scale |
Gunpowderfish | Scarlet Forest Oilwell Basin Iceshard Cliffs Ruins of Wyveria | Fishing Rod (Emerald Jitterbait) | Gunpowderfish Scale |
Great Trevally | Scarlet Forest (Area 13) | Fishing Rod (Tuff Joint bait) | None |
Speartuna | Scarlet Forest (Area 17) | Fishing Rod (Tuff Joint bait) | Speartuna Fin |
Grand Escunite | Scarlet Forest (Area 8, 12, and 17) | Fishing Rod (Tentacle Jig bait) | None |
Goliath Squid | Scarlet Forest (Area 17; Plenty weather) | Fishing Rod (Tentacle Jig bait) | ‘Monster (Squid) Hunter’ Trophy/Achievement |
Gajau | Scarlet Forest (Area 12 and 17) | Fishing Rod (Duster Rig bait) | Gajau Hide |
Gastronome Tuna | Scarlet Forest (Area 17; Plenty weather) | Fishing Rod | Ancient Wyvern Coin Sushifish Scale Whetfish Fin Chaliceweed Royal Sea Pot Sparkly Treasure Fine Scarlet Amber Truffle Du Conga |
That wraps up our guide on all fish locations in Monster Hunter Wilds. For more tips and tricks, don't forget to explore our other guides, including how to cook and eat meals before embarking on your hunts.
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