While the heart of *Monster Hunter Wilds* lies in battling fearsome beasts, the game also offers a tranquil respite through its fishing activities. Each region is teeming with various fish species waiting to be caught. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you locate every type of fish in *Monster Hunter Wilds*.
To start your fishing journey in Monster Hunter Wilds, you'll need to visit Kanya at the Forest Base Camp in the Scarlet Forest, which you can access from Chapter 1. She's usually found fishing by a pond within the camp. Once you've spoken to her, she'll equip you with a fishing rod, the Common Wood Minnow lure, and initiate the ‘Fishing: Life, in Microcosm’ sidequest. This quest is the gateway to unlocking further fishing quests and acquiring more specialized bait lures, essential for reeling in the game's rarest fish.
Below, you'll find a detailed list of all the confirmed fish species in Monster Hunter Wilds, their locations, the best tools and bait for catching them, and the potential rewards you can earn. Note that certain fish might only appear under specific weather conditions.
Some rewards, such as Golden and Platinum Scales, can be sold for substantial amounts of zenny.
Disclaimer: This list will be updated with new fish species as they are 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 |
This guide covers all the fish locations you can explore in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. For more tips and tricks on the game, be sure to check out our guide on how to cook and eat meals before embarking on your hunts.
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