In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, while the thrill of hunting ferocious monsters takes center stage, the game also offers a serene escape through fishing. Each region is teeming with various types of fish, and if you're aiming to catch them all, this comprehensive guide will lead you to every fish location in *Monster Hunter Wilds*.
How to Unlock Fishing in Monster Hunter Wilds
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To unlock the fishing feature in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, you'll need to meet **Kanya** at the **Forest Base Camp** in the Scarlet Forest, which you'll first visit during Chapter 1. You'll find her fishing beside a pond at the camp. Once you have full access to the camp, you can approach her to receive your fishing rod, the **Common Wood Minnow** lure, and embark on the **‘Fishing: Life, in Microcosm’** sidequest. This quest is the gateway to unlocking various bait lures, essential for catching the rarest fish in the game.
Where to Find All Fish in Monster Hunter Wilds
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Below is a detailed list of all confirmed fish species in *Monster Hunter Wilds*, along with their spawn locations, recommended tools and bait, and potential capture rewards. Note that some fish may require specific weather conditions to appear.
Some of these rewards, such as **Golden and Platinum Scales**, can be sold for a premium amount of zenny, making fishing not just a fun pastime but also a lucrative one.
**Disclaimer:** This list will be updated as new fish species are discovered in the game.
Fish Type | Location(s) Found | How to Catch (recommended bait if applicable) | Capture Rewards |
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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 known 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 hunting adventures.