Beyond battling ferocious monsters, *Monster Hunter Wilds* offers a relaxing pastime: fishing. Each region boasts diverse fish species, and this guide reveals all their locations, helping you complete your aquatic collection.
Unlocking the Fishing Fun in *Monster Hunter Wilds*

To start fishing, chat with Kanya at the Forest Base Camp in the Scarlet Forest (accessible in Chapter 1). She's by the pond, and talking to her unlocks the fishing rod, the Common Wood Minnow lure, and the ‘Fishing: Life, in Microcosm’ sidequest. This quest is the first of many, eventually unlocking various lures for catching rare fish.
Where to Find Every Fish in *Monster Hunter Wilds*

This list details all confirmed fish, their locations, recommended bait (if needed), and potential rewards. Note that some fish require specific weather conditions. Valuable rewards like Golden and Platinum Scales sell for a hefty sum of zenny.
Note: This list will be updated if new fish are discovered.
Fish Type | Location(s) | How to Catch (Recommended Bait) | Capture Rewards |
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Whetfish | Windward Plains (Areas 13), Scarlet Forest, Oilwell Basin | Capture Net, Fishing Rod | Whetfish Fin, Whetfish Fin+ |
Sushifish | Windward Plains (Areas 13 & 14), Scarlet Forest, Oilwell Basin | Capture Net, Fishing Rod | Sushifish Scale, Great Sushifish Scale |
Virid Bowfin | Windward Plains (Areas 13 & 14), Scarlet Forest | Capture Net, Fishing Rod | None |
Goldenfish | Windward Plains (Area 14), Scarlet Forest (Areas 8 & 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 waterfall) | Fishing Rod (Tentacle Jig bait) | None |
Glass Parexus | Iceshard Cliffs, Ruins of Wyveria (Hidden Cave) | Capture Net (doesn’t count towards quest), 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 (Areas 8, 12, & 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 (Areas 12 & 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 completes our guide to fish locations in *Monster Hunter Wilds*. Don't forget to check out our other guides, including how to cook and eat meals for enhanced hunting!