Captain LagbeardMonster Hunter Wilds Players Shocked to Discover Fishing is Actually Useful!
Move over, dragon slayers! The true test of a hunter’s patience isn’t battling fierce monsters—it’s fishing.
Whether you need to complete side quests, cook up a legendary seafood platter, or sharpen your blade with fish scales, casting your line in Monster Hunter Wilds is surprisingly important.
Here’s everything you need to know before you end up staring at the water, confused, while a cat in armor judges your life choices.
How to Unlock Fishing in Monster Hunter Wilds
If you’re anything like us, you probably ignored the fishing rod in your inventory and wondered why the game forced you to carry it.
Turns out, it’s not just for decoration! Fishing unlocks early in Monster Hunter Wilds, but the real lesson begins when you reach Chapter 1-5.
To officially start your career as a part-time angler, find Kanya at the Scarlet Forest base camp. She’ll introduce you to the tutorial quest, “Fishing: Life, in Microcosm.”
Unfortunately, Kanya’s fishing advice is about as useful as a wet matchstick, so here’s the real breakdown:
How to Fish Like a Pro (or At Least Not Embarrass Yourself)
1️⃣ Equip the Fishing Rod
- Open the radial menu and scroll to Essential Items.
- Select Fishing Rod (yes, you have one, don’t pretend you didn’t forget).
2️⃣ Cast Your Line
- Aim where the fish are—preferably not at a rock.
- Follow the on-screen prompts and cast your line.
3️⃣ The Waiting Game
- Either wait patiently or jiggle your lure to attract fish.
- Jiggle gently—yanking it up and down like a maniac will just reel it in too fast.
4️⃣ Reel It In!
- When a fish bites, the screen will tell you which button to press.
- Hit it fast, and congrats—you’ve caught dinner!
Expert-Level Fishing Hacks
✅ Jig Like a Pro: Move your lure side to side instead of just up and down. Otherwise, you’ll pull it out of the water faster than you can say “I messed up.”
✅ Don’t Prematurely Reel In: The Reel In button doesn’t just pull the line a little—it yanks the whole thing out. If you press it before a fish bites, you’ll just be staring at an empty hook.
✅ Use the Right Lures: Different lures attract different fish. The game will kind of explain this during the “Seeking the Goldfish” quest, but honestly, trial and error works just as well.
So there you have it—fishing in Monster Hunter Wilds is easy, fun, and surprisingly rewarding. Now go forth, master the art of angling, and try not to let Kanya’s terrible advice ruin your fishing career!
