Great Trevally is a fish in Monster Hunter Wilds. See how to catch Great Trevally, where to fish for it, the necessary bait (minnow/rig/jig), and its appearance.
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Great Trevally Location
Found in Scarlet Forest During the Day
| Area | Scarlet Forest Area 10, 13, and 17 |
|---|---|
| Environmental Condition | Any |
| Time | Morning |
The Great Trevally appears in Area 10, 13, and 17 of the Scarlet Forest. They tend to appear during the day or morning.
Scarlet Forest Map GuideAppears in Fish Frenzies
In Area 17, feeding frenzies can occur. This is a sign of active fish being driven to the surface by predators, making it a great fishing spot. The Great Trevally can spawn during such frenzies.
Some Fish may Look the Same
The Great Trevally looks a bit similar to the Gastronome Tuna in size and silhouette. It may be difficult to tell them apart from a distance.
Other Endemic Life in Its Location
- SpeartunaRarity
- Goliath SquidRarityHabitat(Nighttime)
- Gajau
- Gastronome Tuna
How to Fish Great Trevally
Tuff Joint Bait is Recommended Lure
The recommended lure to fish Great Trevally is Tuff Joint Bait. The Great Trevally is a big fish, so it's easier to catch than using other lures.
Get Lure From Side Mission
Tuff Joint Bait can be obtained from the side mission "The Catch of a Lifetime" from NPC Kanya at Base Camp in Scarlet Forest.
Pull the Lure for Fish to Bite
| Control | Tilt |
|---|
Great Trevally bites by tilting the L stick up and down.
Catching Great Trevally Requires Specific Controls
Once Great Trevally bites, the game begins. The player needs to react according to the fish's movements, and if the player is slow to react, fishing fails.
Tilt the Stick in the Direction of the Fish
| Control | Tilt |
|---|
After Great Trevally bites, Player must tilt the L stick in the direction of the Fish's movement until it gets tired and stops moving.. Be careful as the Fish will run away if you fail to react in time.
Be Careful Not to Hit Obstacles
| Controls | Tilt |
|---|
Fish may move toward obstacles such as rocks, and if the player does not react in time, it will escape. If the fish is about to hit an obstacle, flick the stick in the opposite direction to guide the Fish.
Important to React When the Fish Jumps
| Control | Tilt |
|---|
When the Fish jumps, you need to move the stick in the direction it flew and press the R2 button. Be careful as the fish may run away if the player can't react in time. Speartuna may jump multiple times in a row, so focus on the control while fishing.
Start Reeling When the Fish Gets Tired and Stops
| Control | Once the fish stops moving, tilt |
|---|
Doing the steps mentioned above will eventually make Great Trevally tired and stop moving. This is a chance to catch, so keep pulling the reel until it starts moving again. Pull and lure the fish towards the player to catch.
Great Trevally - Effect and Look
| Category | Endemic Life |
|---|---|
| Obtainable Guild pts | 20 pts |
| Feature | Large fish notable for their sizable mouths, which can gobble down most small- to medium- sized prey in one go. Great Trevally are diurnal and have a wide range of habitats. Smaller specimens can even be found in the shallows. They show a strong interest in Tuff Joint Bait |
Eligible for Side Mission
Great Trevally is the subject of the side mission "The Catch of a Lifetime". The Catch of a Lifetime is a side mission where you catch one Whopper, and there are several other fish as targets.
| Whopper Fish for the Catch of a Lifetime | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastronome Tuna | Gajau | Speartuna | |||
| Great Trevally | Goliath Squid | ||||
Included in Trophies and Awards
Great Trevally is included in the trophy and awards for catching 30 Whoppers. The target is the same as the Fish from The Catch of a Lifetime introduced above.
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| Tracktail Lizard | Goldenfish | Dapperwing |
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Rare Endemic Life List
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| Grand Escunite | Dazzlewing | Gravid Bowfin |
| Gold Hercudrome | Sandstar | Peony Sparklerjelly |
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Other Endemic Life List
| Amstrigian | Landlight Shrimp | Scalebat |
| Escunite | Gastronome Tuna | Landlight Shrimp |
| Vigormantle Bug | Vigorwasp | Windrustler |
| Vaporonid | Virid Bowfin | Gajau |
| Omenfly | Pillopod | Whetfish |
| Wedge Beetle | Smokeshroud Gekko | Gloom Gekko |
| Glass Parexus | Emperor Hopper | Goldenfry |
| Curioshell Crab | Leaflugger Ant | Sushifish |
| Xu Yo | Paratoad | Jewel Scarab |
| Purewasp | Gawkie | Wiggly Litchi |
| Nothpecker | Flashflies | Myriads |
| Solanaria | Great Thunderbug | Rufflizard |
| Great Trevally | Hercudrome | Bitterbug |
| Nitrotoad | Crudeshell Crab | Sleeptoad |
| Pallbug | Platinumfish | Mimiphyta |
| Petalfly | Sparklerjelly | Burst Arowana |
| Bomb Beetle | Gunpowderfish | Bomb Arowana |
| Flashbug | Scarlet Joyperch | Chillmantle Bug |
| Godbug | Downy Crake | Dung Beetle |
| Blind Perch | Heatmantle Bug | Starduster |
| Tyrant Hopper | Blink Angler | Florashell Crab |
| Dark Hornet | Quatreflies | Thunderbug |
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