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Golden Fish Catching Guide - Monster Hunter Wilds Fishing Side Quest
In Monster Hunter Wilds, many players are unsure how to complete Kania's fishing side quest. Below is a guide brought to you by "qaz2902246" to assist everyone in this task.
Prerequisites
After arriving at the Scarlet Forest, you can accept the fishing side quest from Kania. There are a total of 5 quests, and the first one can be completed by simply catching any fish.
Golden Fish
The second task requires you to catch a Golden Fish, which can be found in the Cave Lake located in Area 8 of the Scarlet Forest. There are many of them, and they bite easily, making it a straightforward task.
Remember to switch your bait to Golden Bug Heads, which will significantly increase your chances of catching one. You will receive this bait when you start the side quest.
```Fishing Tasks in Monster Hunter Wilds
Be cautious that fishing tasks do not count as complete when using a capture net; you must use a fishing rod!
Catching the Egg-laying Manta Ray
The third task requires you to catch the Egg-laying Manta Ray, which is considered a rare fish and may not always appear. You can find it in the oasis of the Desert of Death, Zone 13. If it doesn’t show up, simply repeat any free mission in the Desert of Death until it spawns. Once you catch it, you can return directly to the mission.
The Egg-laying Manta Ray has a round head and orange scales.
Using emerald bait will increase your chances of catching it.
Cast your line beyond the fish's position. If there’s no activity, gently wiggle your controls up and down to entice the fish without excessive movement.
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Big Fish Catching Tips in Monster Hunter Wilds
The fourth mission requires you to catch any big fish. Before you start fishing for big fish, it's advisable to craft the Advanced Bite Shoes, as they come with Hunter Life Skills to enhance your fishing capabilities, making it easier to reel in those large fish. Otherwise, catching big fish in this game can be quite challenging. If you've acquired some Hunter Jewels, you can skip this step.
Once you are prepared, head over to area 17 in the Crimson Forest's big lake. This spot is recommended because there are often two or more big fish in that location, and it's very convenient to jump down from the campsite.
Any big fish will do for this task. It should be easy to identify which one is the big fish, right? Remember to switch to the multi-segment bait, as the fishing system in this game can be quite disappointing.
Big fish can be harder to catch, so be patient and use the direction keys to entice them. If you wait too long without a bite, they will swim away.
When you do get a bite, follow the fish's movements with your direction keys. If it swims to the left, push left. If it swims to the right, push right.
How to Properly Fish in Monster Hunter Wilds
Use the right arrow key to push towards the right.
Wait until the fish gets tired and then repeat the front and back pushing technique to reel in.
If the fish jumps, push in the direction it jumps and press R2 to suppress it.
Reeling in should be done slowly; take your time and it will be caught.
At the Great Lake, there will also be a large squid that is very noticeable due to its glow, but it only appears at night. Catching it will earn you badges and achievements. If it's daytime, you can change the time to nighttime by spending 300 investigation points in the camp's rest option.
Tip: You cannot catch the Wave Dragon.
Last Mission: Catching the Rare Radiant Shield Snail
The final mission requires catching the Radiant Shield Snail, which is also a rare fish and may not always appear.
How to Catch the Shiny Fish in Monster Hunter Wilds
In the Crimson Forest, you can find the shiny fish in the cave lake of Zone 8. To reach it, jump into the left cave and dive across to the other side.
This fish is very noticeable because of its bright white color. If you don't encounter it, just repeat any free quest in the Crimson Forest.
To catch this fish, use tentacle bait. It's quite easy to fish and you will have a high chance of reeling it in.
👉 For more information, please see:Monster Hunter Wilds General Strategy