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All Fish Locations in Monster Hunter Wilds

by Aria May 22,2025

In *Monster Hunter Wilds*, while the thrill of hunting ferocious monsters takes center stage, the game also offers a serene escape through fishing. With a variety of fish spread across different regions, this guide will help you navigate to all fish locations, ensuring you can catch every species available.

How to Unlock Fishing in Monster Hunter Wilds

Kanya in Monster Hunter WildsScreenshot by The Escapist

To embark on your fishing journey in Monster Hunter Wilds, head to the Forest Base Camp in the Scarlet Forest, which you'll first encounter during Chapter 1. Here, you'll find Kanya fishing by a pond. Engage with her to unlock the fishing mechanic. She'll gift you a fishing rod, the Common Wood Minnow lure, and introduce you to the ‘Fishing: Life, in Microcosm’ sidequest. This marks the beginning of your fishing adventures, paving the way for unlocking additional bait lures to catch the game's rarest fish.

Where to Find All Fish in Monster Hunter Wilds

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Below, you'll find a detailed list of all confirmed fish species in Monster Hunter Wilds, along with their spawn locations, the best tools and bait to use, and the potential rewards for capturing them. Note that some fish may require specific weather conditions to appear.

Some rewards, like Golden and Platinum Scales, can be sold for a hefty amount of zenny.

Disclaimer: This list will be updated as new fish species are discovered in-game.

Fish TypeLocation(s) FoundHow to Catch (recommended bait if applicable)Capture Rewards
WhetfishWindward Plains (Area 13)
Scarlet Forest
Oilwell Basin
Capture Net
Fishing Rod
Whetfish Fin
Whetfish Fin+
SushifishWindward Plains (Area 13 and 14)
Scarlet Forest
Oilwell Basin
Capture Net
Fishing Rod
Sushifish Scale
Great Sushifish Scale
Virid BowfinWindward Plains (Area 13 and 14)
Scarlet Forest
Capture Net
Fishing Rod
None
GoldenfishWindward Plains (Area 14)
Scarlet Forest (Area 8 and Area 12)
Oilwell Basin
Iceshard Cliffs
Capture Net
Fishing Rod (Golden Bughead bait)
Golden Scale
PlatinumfishWindward Plains (Area 14)
Scarlet Forest
Oilwell Basin
Iceshard Cliffs
Capture Net
Fishing Rod
Platinum Scale
Gravid BowfinWindward Plains (Area 13)
Scarlet Forest (Base Camp during ‘Plenty’ weather)
Oilwell Basin
Iceshard Cliffs
Ruins of Wyveria
Fishing Rod (Emerald Jitterbait)None
StardusterScarlet Forest (Area 3)Capture Net
Fishing Rod
TBD
EscuniteScarlet Forest (Area 12 near the waterfall)Fishing Rod (Tentacle Jig bait)None
Glass ParexusIceshard Cliffs
Ruins of Wyveria (Hidden Cave)
Capture Net (will not count toward completion of Fishing: Life, in Microcosm)
Fishing Rod
None
Blind PerchIceshard Cliffs
Ruins of Wyveria (Area 13, Hidden Cave)
Capture NetNone
GoldenfryScarlet Forest
Oilwell Basin
Iceshard Cliffs
Ruins of Wyveria
Fishing Rod (Golden Bughead bait)Gilded Scale
Bomb ArowanaScarlet Forest
Oilwell Basin
Fishing Rod (Common Wood Minnow or Emerald Jitterbait)Bomb Arowana Scale
Burst ArowanaScarlet Forest
Oilwell Basin
Fishing Rod (Common Wood Minnow or Emerald Jitterbait)Burst Arowana Scale
GunpowderfishScarlet Forest
Oilwell Basin
Iceshard Cliffs
Ruins of Wyveria
Fishing Rod (Emerald Jitterbait)Gunpowderfish Scale
Great TrevallyScarlet Forest (Area 13)Fishing Rod (Tuff Joint bait)None
SpeartunaScarlet Forest (Area 17)Fishing Rod (Tuff Joint bait)Speartuna Fin
Grand EscuniteScarlet Forest (Area 8, 12, and 17)Fishing Rod (Tentacle Jig bait)None
Goliath SquidScarlet Forest (Area 17; Plenty weather)Fishing Rod (Tentacle Jig bait)‘Monster (Squid) Hunter’ Trophy/Achievement
GajauScarlet Forest (Area 12 and 17)Fishing Rod (Duster Rig bait)Gajau Hide
Gastronome TunaScarlet Forest (Area 17; Plenty weather)Fishing RodAncient Wyvern Coin
Sushifish Scale
Whetfish Fin
Chaliceweed
Royal Sea Pot
Sparkly Treasure
Fine Scarlet Amber
Truffle Du Conga

This guide encompasses all the fish locations you'll need to know in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Don't forget to explore our other resources, including our guide on how to cook and eat meals before your hunting expeditions.