Platinumfish is a fish in Monster Hunter Wilds. See how to catch Platinumfish, where to fish for it, the necessary bait (minnow/rig/jig), and its appearance.
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Platinumfish Location
Recommended Location: Scarlet Forest Area 8

Area | Scarlet Forest Area 8 and 16 |
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Environmental Condition | Higher spawn during Plenty |
Time | Any |
The best location to farm for the Platinumfish is in Area 8 of the Scarlet Forest. Besides the Platinumfish, a lot of Goldenfish also spawn here, making it a great way to farm for Guild Points and Zenny.
Dive Underwater to Get to the Fishing Spot
To get to the Fishing Spot to the back of the cave in Area 8, you will have to dive underwater and swin through the water.
How to Get to Area 16

Platinumfish can also be found in the ruins of Area 16. The ruins are located in Area 15, just past the cave at the bottom of the cliff.
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Also Found in Windward Plains' Area 14

Area | Windward Plains Area 14 |
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Environmental Condition | Higher spawn during Plenty |
Time | Any |
You can also find Platinumfish in Area 14 of the Windward Plains. However, there are less Platinumfish found here than in Scarlet Forest so it's not a very efficient location.
Windward Plains Map GuideHow to Fish Platinumfish
Capture Net is Easy to Use and Recommended
How to Use Capture Net | |
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Equip | Equip from Item Bar Hold to selectEquip from Radial Manual Hold to select Capture Net |
Use | Hold to aimPress to shoot |
Platinumfish is a Fish that can be captured with Capture Net. You can also catch other Fish swimming nearby at the same time, so use Capture Net when farming guild points or money.
Use Golden Bughead If You're Fishing

To catch Platinumfish by fishing, the Golden Bughead lure is effective. Golden Bughead can be obtained at the beginning of the side mission Seeking the Goldenfish.
Fishing Spots & How to FishMove to Other Area to Respawn
Once the Platinumfish is gone, Fast Travel to another area and come back for the fish to respawn. However, if the destination is near a fishing spot, it may not respawn, so fast travel to the farthest Pop-Up Camp or another map is recommended.
How to Farm the Platinumfish
- et up a Pop-Up Camp in the Cave Lake in the Scarlet Forest Area 8 and 16
- Change the environment to Plenty - >Capture the Platinumfish on the right side of the camp
- Swim to the left and capture the Platinumfish at the back
- Fast Travel to Camp Area 16
- Capture the Platinumfish at the Watering Hole in front of the camp
- Return to the Cave Lake in Area 8
- Repeat steps 2 to 6
- Sell items for cash
Set Up Camp in the Scarlet Forest Area 8 and 16
Area 8 (Cave Lake) | Area 16 (Inside the Ruins) |
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The first step is to set up Pop-Up Camps in both Area 8 (Cave Lake) and Area 18 (Inside the Ruins) of the Scarlet Forest.) These Pop-Up Camp locations will be unlocked after clearing Chapter 1-3 and can be installed through the Support Desk Palico at Base Camp.
Camp Locations in the Scarlet ForestChange the Environment to Plenty

If the environment in your Scarlet Forest appears to be Fallow or Inclemency, it is best to change it to Plenty by Resting at the Pop-Up Camp. Fish will still spawn in other weather, but fish will appear more often and in greater numbers during the Plenty. It'll also be good to return the environment to Plenty once it ends the first time.
Capture the Platinumfish on the Right Side of the Camp with the Capture Net

There are fish spawn points to the right and left sides of the camp, so you are able to Capture Net to catch them with ease. Uncaught fish near the net you throw will run away so aim the net in a way that allows you to catch as much fish as possible.
Crouch Cancels Fish Capture Animation
While holding down L2 | |
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① | Crouch |
② | Shoot the net |
③ | Stand up the moment you catch something |
④ | Repeat steps 1 to 3 |
When catching fish with the Capture Net, shoot the net while crouching and stand up the moment you catch the fish to cancel the capture animation after obtaining the fish.
Swim to the Left and Capture the Platinumfish Towards the Back
The Fish spawns towards the left side at the end of the lake once you start swimming.. Please refer to the video above if you can't find the exact location.
Fish Materials ListFast Travel to the Camp in Area 16

Move to Area 16 (inside the ruins) once you've exhausted all the available fish in Area 8.
Catch the Platinumfish at the Watering Hole in Front of the Camp

Proceed to catching the fish at the watering hole in front of the Area 16 Camp. Goldenfry captured here provides low gain or profit in terms of price per point efficiency, so look to only catch Goldenfish and Platinumfish for higher monetary gain.
Return to the Cave Lake in Area 8

Once you Fast Travel back to the Cave Lake in Area 8, the fish there should have all respawned. You can start catching the fish once again.
Repeat Steps 2-6
Steps to Repeat | |
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② | Catch the fish on the right side of the Area 8 Camp |
③ | Swim to the left and capture the fish towards the back |
④ | Fast travel to the Area 16 Camp |
⑤ | Catch the fish at the watering hole in front of the camp |
⑥ | Return to the Cave Lake in Area 8 |
Repeat steps 2 to 6 as many times as you'd like.
Sell Items for Cash

After catching a certain amount of fish, you can sell the items you've caught for cash at the Pop-Up Camp. These can be sold after clicking the "Sell Items" prompt under the "Item Management Menu".
Platinumfish - Effect and Look

Category | Endemic Life |
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Obtainable Guild pts | 100 pts |
Obtainable Mats by Capturing | ![]() |
Feature | Fish covered with platinum-colored scales. Like the Goldenfish, they are a popular feature in aquariums and accessories-but at higher prices, because of their relative scarcity. The leading theory for the Platinumfish's unique coloring is that they adapted to their sunless cave environments. They show a strong interest in Golden Bugheads. |
You Can Get Platinum Scale

Catching a Platinumfish will give you a Platinum Scale. Gathering many of them allows you to make money, so you can sell it as a trade material for 2,000z.
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