Monster Hunter Wilds: Fishing Guide

Monster Hunter Wilds: A Comprehensive Guide to Fishing

Fishing, a seemingly simple pastime, becomes a crucial activity in Monster Hunter Wilds, providing ingredients for cooking and valuable crafting materials. This guide covers everything you need to know to master this rewarding minigame.

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Getting Started

While optional tutorials exist, you can fish from the game's outset using your built-in fishing rod (an essential item, like the Ghille Mantle and BBQ Grill, always accessible in your inventory). Adding it to your Radial Menu is recommended for quick access.

Casting your line into any body of water and waiting for a bite is the basic process. Note that fish must be present; their numbers decrease during severe weather (Sandtide, Downpour). Aim for calmer conditions (Plenty, Fallow) and cast near visible fish for best results. A gentle flick of the left stick can attract some fish, but be cautious, as it may scare others. Press A/X to reel in a fish once it bites firmly. This simple method works for most smaller fish. Alternatively, in shallow waters, use your Capture Net for a quick catch, yielding the same rewards.

Finding Fish

Fish inhabit various bodies of water, with location and weather influencing availability. Prime locations include exterior ponds and caves, with fewer rivers in the game. Interior and exterior fish populations often differ significantly. Exceptions exist, particularly for larger fish with specific spawning locations.

Caves are hotspots for valuable fish like Escunites and Platinumfish (ideal for selling). Exterior fishing yields crafting materials. All caught fish are edible and contribute to your meal rations.

Catching Big Fish

Large fish ("whoppers") require specific bait (unlocked via side quests) and are found under particular conditions (e.g., Gastronome Tuna during "Plenty" weather). Their capture involves a minigame: follow the fish's movements to reduce line tension (strong controller vibrations indicate incorrect direction). Once the fish stops moving, reel it in swiftly to avoid line breakage. If the fish leaps, follow its trajectory and press RT/R2 at the apex to subdue it. One failed attempt is permissible before line breakage. Big fish offer substantial material rewards.

Bait and Fish

Various baits, obtained through Scarlet Forest Base Camp fishing side quests (infinite supply after acquisition), attract specific fish:

Bait	Attracts	Quest to Unlock
Common Wood Minnow	Most fish (excluding large fish), but not particularly effective.	Default
Emerald Jitterbait	Fish with usable materials (e.g., Bomb Arowana)	Seeking The Goldenfish
Golden Bughead	Fish with valuable materials (e.g., Platinumfish)	Seeking The Goldenfish
Tough Joint Bait	Clean water large fish (e.g., Gastronome Tuna)	The Catch Of A Lifetime
Duster Rig	Murky water large fish (e.g., Gajau)	The Catch Of A Lifetime
Tentacle Jigs	Tentacled fish (e.g., Escunties)	Razzle Dazzle

While the Common Wood Minnow works for most fish, specialized baits significantly improve your chances. Remember to select the appropriate bait for your target.

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