MH Wilds
Monster Hunter Wilds Wiki Guide & Tips
Fishing Spots & How to Fish

Fishing Spots & How to Fish

Last Updated:
MH Wilds | Fishing Spots & How to Fish | Monster Hunter Wilds - GameWith

This guide lists all fish and fishing spots in Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). See the fishing locations, what to do when fish don't bite, how to use a fishing rod, and more.

Fishing Related Articles
How to Fish & LocationWhopper FishingList of Fish Material

Table of Contents

How to Fish in Monster Hunter Wilds

Use a Fishing Rod in Fish-Populated Waters

Equip Fishing Rod
Hold +Select Fishing Rod with
Equip with
Cast Lure
Hold +Aim with

Tap
to Cast Lure
Guide the Lure
Fishing
When a Fish Bites

Approach a body of water with fish and equip your fishing rod. Use L2 and the right stick to aim, then press R2 to cast the lure. Guide it with the left stick, and when a fish bites, press R2 at the right moment to reel it in.

Equip Fishing RodSelect Fishing Rod with the Mouse Wheel and equip it with E.
Cast LureAim with Right-Click + Mouse
Cast Lure with Left-Click.
Guide the LureW or S
FishingLeft-Click the Moment a Fish Bites.

Approach a body of water with a fish and equip your fishing rod. Right-click and use the mouse to aim, then left-click to cast the lure. Use the W and S keys to guide the lure, and when a fish bites, left-click at the right moment to reel it in.

Throw the Bait Where the Fish is Facing

When fishing, make sure to aim bait towards the fish head. Fish will only bite bait within its sight, so if the fish is still, aim right in front of the fish.

Jig Line to Lure the Fish

By moving the bait, players can lure fish into biting. Once you throw the lure in front of the fish move the L stick up and down rapidly.

Change the Bait Depending on the Fish

Able to Select Bait
Bait
While having fishing rod in hand,
Hold
BaitWhile having fishing rod in hand, Arrow Key ↑ or

Bait used for Fishing can be changed freely, and different fish get lured by different bait. Make sure to change the bait to match the fish you're looking for.

Fish Able to Catch for Each Bait
BaitHow to Get/Fish Able to Catch
Common Wood MinnowCommon Wood Minnow
[How to Get]
Obtained from the start
[Fish able to Lure]
Able to lure all sort of Fish
Golden BugheadGolden Bughead
[How to Get]
Start Side Mission "Seeking the Golden Fish"
[Fish able to Lure]
GoldenfishGoldenfish
PlatinumfishPlatinumfish
GoldenfryGoldenfry
Emerald JitterbaitEmerald Jitterbait
[How to Get]
Reward for completing side mission "Fishing for Flavor"
[Fish able to Lure]
Gravid BowfinGravid Bowfin
SushifishSushifish
WhetfishWhetfish
Bomb ArowanaBomb Arowana
GunpowderfishGunpowderfish
Burst ArowanaBurst Arowana
Tuff Joint BaitTuff Joint Bait
[How to Get]
Reward for completing side mission "The Catch of a Lifetime!"
[Fish able to Lure]
SpeartunaSpeartuna
Great TrevallyGreat Trevally
Gastronome TunaGastronome Tuna
Duster RigDuster Rig
[How to Get]
Reward for completing side mission "The Catch of a Lifetime"
[Fish able to Lure]
GajauGajau
PetricanthsPetricanths
Tentacle JigTentacle Jig
[How to Get]
Reward for completing side mission "Razzle Dazzle"
[Fish able to Lure]
EscuniteEscunite
Grand EscuniteGrand Escunite
Goliath SquidGoliath Squid

Special Controls for Whopper

Control the Drag
Tilt
towards where the Whopper is facing
Leaping
Tilt
towards where the Whopper is leaping towards and press
Reel In
Tilt
up and down

When a Whopper bites the bait, it will switch to special controls. You need to tilt the L stick towards where Whopper is facing. Once the Whopper gets tired and stops moving, tilt the L stick up and down quickly to reel in.

Be Careful Not to Hit Obstacles

Control
tilt
away from the Obstacle

A Whopper might head towards an obstacle, which may let it escape. If the Whopper is heading towards an obstacle tilt the L stick away from the obstacle.

Whopper Leaps Left, Up or Right

Whopper Leaps Left, Up or Right

Some Whoppers jump up from the water. You need to move the lure in the direction the fish is jumping before it goes back in the water. A Whopper can leap left, up, or right, so tilt the L stick towards where the whopper is leaping and press R2.

List of Whoppers

Whopper
Gastronome TunaGastronome TunaGajauGajauSpeartunaSpeartuna
Great TrevallyGreat TrevallyGoliath SquidGoliath Squid

You Can Also Catch Fish Using a Capture Net

Equip
Hold +Select Capture Net with
Equip with
How to use
Hold +Aim with

Tap to Shoot
EquipSelect Capture Net with the Mouse Wheel and equip it with E.
How to useAim with Right-Click + Mouse
Throw the Capture Net with the Mouse Wheel Button.

You can catch fish using the slinger while equipped with the Capture Net. Unlike the fishing rod, you can catch multiple fish at once if they are gathered together. However, the range is shorter than the fishing rod, so you will need to get closer.

Capture Net - How to Get & Use

Cannot Be Used to Complete Fishing Side Mission

Capture net can be used to catch fish, but it cannot be used to complete fishing side missions. If you're fishing rare Endemic Life for a side mission, make sure to use a fishing rod.

Fish to Farm Guild Points

Using a Capture Net to catch fish is a useful way to farm Guild Points and also money.

How to Farm Guild Points

What to Do When Fish Doesn't Bite

Change Bait

Bait
Common Wood MinnowCommon Wood MinnowGolden BugheadGolden BugheadEmerald JitterbaitEmerald Jitterbait
Tuff Joint BaitTuff Joint BaitDuster RigDuster RigTentacle JigTentacle Jig

The fish you can catch depends on the bait, so make sure to check if you're using the right bait. All of the bait can be unlocked by completing certain Side Missions.

Fish Able to Catch for Each Bait
BaitHow to Get/Fish able Lure
Common Wood MinnowCommon Wood Minnow
[How to Get]
Obtained from the start
[Fish able to Lure]
Able to lure all sort of Fish
Golden BugheadGolden Bughead
[How to Get]
Start Side Mission "Seeking the Golden Fish"
[Fish able to Lure]
GoldenfishGoldenfish
PlatinumfishPlatinumfish
GoldenfryGoldenfry
Emerald JitterbaitEmerald Jitterbait
[How to Get]
Reward for completing side mission"Fishing for Flavor"
[Fish able to Lure]
Gravid BowfinGravid Bowfin
SushifishSushifish
WhetfishWhetfish
Bomb ArowanaBomb Arowana
GunpowderfishGunpowderfish
Burst ArowanaBurst Arowana
Tuff Joint BaitTuff Joint Bait
[How to Get]
Reward for completing side mission "The Catch of a Lifetime"
[Fish able to Lure]
SpeartunaSpeartuna
Great TrevallyGreat Trevally
Gastronome TunaGastronome Tuna
Duster RigDuster Rig
[How to Get]
Reward for completing side mission "The Catch of a Lifetime"
[Fish able to Lure]
GajauGajau
PetricanthsPetricanths
Tentacle JigTentacle Jig
[How to Get]
Reward for completing side mission "Razzle Dazzle"
[Fish able to Lure]
EscuniteEscunite
Grand EscuniteGrand Escunite
Goliath SquidGoliath Squid

Change Method to Reel In

Reel InControl
Jig Line
Rapidly tilt
down
Quick Reel
Rapidly tilt
up and down
Slow Reel
Slowly tilt
up and down

You need to input specific movements for different kinds of fish. Most of the small fish get lured with the Jig Line. For Whoppers, try the slow or quick reel movements.

Activate Skill "Outdoorsman"

Activate Skill Outdoorsman

If you can activate the skill Outdoorsman, fishing will become easier. However, to create Armor and Decorations with Outdoorsman, Gajau fishing and story progression are required.

Armor/Decorations with Outdoorsman

ArmorRequired Material
Gajau Boots αGajau Boots αGajau Skin ×3
Monster Broth ×5
DecorationHow to Get
Ranger Jewel [1]Ranger Jewel [1]Melding 20pt
Mystery Orb - Armor Chance (★★★)
Glowing Orb - Armor Chance(★★・)

To craft Gajau Boots α, you need to fish a Whopper Gajau for the material. The Decoration can be obtained from Melding, but you need to progress the story to Chapter 6-1 (HR40).

Outdoorsman Effect and Equipment

Fishing Spot and Types of Fish

Fishing Location
▼Windward Plains ▼Scarlet Forest▼Oilwell Basin
▼Iceshard Cliffs▼Ruins of Wyveria▼Grand Hub

Windward Plains Fishing Location & Type of Fish

Windward Plains Fishing Location & Type of Fish

Fishing Spots in Windward Plains are in area 13 and 3 spots in area 14. You can get to the Fishing spots by opening the map and setting a nearby icon as a waypoint to use the Auto-move feature on the Seikret.

Windward Plains Map Guide

Fishing Spots & Fish Type

How to Get to Fishing SpotType of Fish
Area 13 Fishing Spot
Area 13
Virid BowfinVirid Bowfin
WhetfishWhetfish
SushifishSushifish
Gravid BowfinGravid Bowfin(Plenty)
Area 14 Fishing Spot
Area 14
Virid BowfinVirid Bowfin
SushifishSushifish
GoldenfishGoldenfish
PlatinumfishPlatinumfish

Scarlet Forest Fishing Spot & Types of Fish

Scarlet Forest Fishing Spot

Scarlet Forest is a special map where the majority of its areas are fishing spots. However, most spots only have small fish, so when trying to fish for Whopper fish such as Speartuna or Goliath Squid, head to area 17.

Scarlet Forest Map Guide

Fishing Spots & Fish Type

How to Get to Fishing Spot Type of Fish
Area 2
Area 2
Virid BowfinVirid Bowfin
Gravid BowfinGravid Bowfin(Plenty)
SushifishSushifish
Bomb ArowanaBomb Arowana
Scarlet Forest Area 6
Area 6
GunpowderfishGunpowderfish
GoldenfryGoldenfry
GoldenfishGoldenfish
PlatinumfishPlatinumfish
Scarlet Forest Area 8
Area 8
EscuniteEscunite
Virid BowfinVirid Bowfin
GoldenfishGoldenfish
PlatinumfishPlatinumfish
Grand EscuniteGrand Escunite
Scarlet Forest Area 10
Area 10
Virid BowfinVirid Bowfin
WhetfishWhetfish
Burst ArowanaBurst Arowana
Great TrevallyGreat Trevally
Scarlet Forest Area 12
Area 12
Virid BowfinVirid Bowfin
SushifishSushifish
Gastronome TunaGastronome Tuna (Plenty)
GajauGajau (Plenty)
Scarlet Forest Area 16
Area 16
GunpowderfishGunpowderfish
GoldenfryGoldenfry
GoldenfishGoldenfish
PlatinumfishPlatinumfish
PetricanthsPetricanths(Inclemency/Night)
Scarlet Forest Area 17
Area 17
EscuniteEscunite
Virid BowfinVirid Bowfin
SushifishSushifish
Bomb ArowanaBomb Arowana
Gastronome TunaGastronome TunaPlenty)
GajauGajau(Fallow)
SpeartunaSpeartuna(Fallow/Inclemency)
Great TrevallyGreat Trevally
Goliath SquidGoliath Squid(Inclemency/Night)

Oilwell Basin Fishing Spot & Type of Fish

Oilwell Basin Fishing Spot

Oilwell Basin Fishing Spot is located in area 12. To make traveling easier, make sure to build a Pop up Camp.

Oilwell Basin Map Guide

Fishing Spots & Fish Type

How to Get to Fishing Spot Fish Type
Oilwell Basin Area 12
Area 12
WhetfishWhetfish
Gravid BowfinGravid Bowfin
Burst ArowanaBurst Arowana
Bomb ArowanaBomb Arowana

Iceshard Cliffs Fishing Spot & Type of Fish

Iceshard Cliff Fishing Spot

Iceshard Cliffs Fishing Spot is located in areas 1 and 20. To make traveling easier, make sure to build a Pop up Camp.

Iceshard Cliffs Map Guide

Fishing Spots & Fish Type

How to Get to Fishing Spot Fish Type
Iceshard Cliffs Fishing Spot
Area 1
Glass ParexusGlass Parexus
GunpowderfishGunpowderfish
Blind PerchBlind Perch
GoldenfryGoldenfry
Iceshard Cliff Fishing Spot 20
Area 20
Glass ParexusGlass Parexus
GunpowderfishGunpowderfish
Blind PerchBlind Perch
GoldenfryGoldenfry

Ruins of Wyveria Fishing Spot & Type of Fish

Ruins of Wyveria Fishing Spot

Ruins of Wyveria Fishing Spot is located in areas 8 and 13. To make traveling easier, make sure to build a Pop up Camp.

Ruins of Wyveria Map Guide

Fishing Spots & Fish Type

How to Get to Fishing Spot Fish Type
Ruins of Wyveria Area 8
Area 8
Gravid BowfinGravid Bowfin
Glass ParexusGlass Parexus
GunpowderfishGunpowderfish
Blind PerchBlind Perch
GoldenfryGoldenfry
Ruins of Wyveria Area 13
Area 13
Gravid BowfinGravid Bowfin
Glass ParexusGlass Parexus
GunpowderfishGunpowderfish
Blind PerchBlind Perch

Grand Hub Fishing Spot & Type of Fish

Grand Hub Fishing Spot

There is one fishing spot in Grand Hub in the center of the map. It is possible to fish from the pier.

Grand Hub Guide

Type of Fish Able to Catch at Grand Hub

Burst ArowanaBurst Arowana
Bomb ArowanaBomb Arowana
SushifishSushifishWhetfishWhetfish

List of Bait

BaitHow to Get/Fish Able to Catch
Common Wood MinnowCommon Wood Minnow
[How to Get]
Obtained from the start
[Fish able to Lure]
Able to lure all sort of Fish
Golden BugheadGolden Bughead
[How to Get]
Start Side Mission "Seeking the Golden Fish"
[Fish able to Lure]
GoldenfishGoldenfish
PlatinumfishPlatinumfish
GoldenfryGoldenfry
Emerald JitterbaitEmerald Jitterbait
[How to Get]
Reward for completing side mission"Fishing for Flavor"
[Fish able to Lure]
Gravid BowfinGravid Bowfin
SushifishSushifish
WhetfishWhetfish
Bomb ArowanaBomb Arowana
GunpowderfishGunpowderfish
Burst ArowanaBurst Arowana
Tuff Joint BaitTuff Joint Bait
[How to Get]
Reward for completing side mission "The Catch of a Lifetime"
[Fish able to Lure]
SpeartunaSpeartuna
Great TrevallyGreat Trevally
Gastronome TunaGastronome Tuna
Duster RigDuster Rig
[How to Get]
Reward for completing side mission "The Catch of a Lifetime"
[Fish able to Lure]
GajauGajau
PetricanthsPetricanths
Tentacle JigTentacle Jig
[How to Get]
Reward for completing side mission "Razzle Dazzle"
[Fish able to Lure]
EscuniteEscunite
Grand EscuniteGrand Escunite
Goliath SquidGoliath Squid

MH Wilds Related Articles

Return To Top Page

Map Guides

Full Map Guide

Various Locations

Related Map Guides

Have some feedback? Click here

Your feedbacks will be checked by our staffs and will be attended to accordingly. Please be advised that we may not reply to every individual feedbacks.


Article Written by
MH Wilds Strategy Team

MH Wilds Strategy Team

Reader Comments
Max. 300 Characters

By clicking Submit you are agreeing to the Terms of Use.
*Offensive, insulting or inappropriate use of forum may lead to ban/restriction.
To avoid griefing, you will not be able to post or report for the first %d hours upon visiting this forum for the first time.

Close

Looks like nobody posted here yet...

Copyright Notice

©CAPCOM CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
All trademarks referenced herein are the properties of their respective owners.

Article Menu
Free Title Update
Popular Articles
Event Articles
Weapons and Controls
Control Guide Per Weapon
Best Build per Weapon
Story Guide
Chapter 1Chapter 2
Chapter 3Chapter 4
Chapter 5 Chapter 6
End-Game Contents
List of Mantles
Ghillie MantleMending Mantle
Rocksteady MantleEvasion Mantle
Corrupted Mantle-
Monster Guide
Large Monsters
Small Monsters
Endemic Life
Map and Camp Guide
Gathering Sites
Ore MaterialsBone Materials
Fish List
Endemic Life
Materials and Item
List of All Obtainable Materials
Useful Tips
Beginner Guides
Multiplayer-Related Topics
Character and Palico-Related Topics
Base and Map Info
Item and Equipment-Related Topics
Monster Guides
Skill Lists
Combat and Hunting Tips
Controls and Settings
Guides Before Purchasing
Information about NPC Characters