Monster Hunter Wilds Gravid Bowfin location

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The Gravid Bowfin in MH Wilds is part of the Fishing for Flavor side quest

Monster Hunter Wilds Gravid Bowfin
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The Monster Hunter Wilds Gravid Bowfin is a fish you'll need to locate and catch as part of the Fishing for Flavor quest that Kanya gives you in the Scarlet Forest, but there is a fair amount of obscure information and even randomisation present here, with the Gravid Bowfin spawning in more often at certain times in the day, but never being completely guaranteed, which can throw people off. If you need help, we'll explain how to catch the Gravid Bowfin when fishing in Monster Hunter Wilds below, with the best location, lure and time of day to do so.

How to catch the Gravid Bowfin in Monster Hunter Wilds

The Gravid Bowfin in Monster Hunter Wilds is in the Scarlet Forest, specifically in the very pool that Kanya is fishing in at the Base Camp! However, you need to show up at a specific time and with specific equipment: go to the pool in the Morning during a time of Plenty, and make sure you use the Emerald Jitterbait lure on your rod. This should increase the chance of seeing the Gravid Bowfin there - if it's not, try reloading the lobby or joining a new one. If it's not Morning and Plenty, you can bring it forward to that time by resting in any of your tents.

Monster Hunter Wilds Gravid Bowfin

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Gravid Bowfin spawn in all the major areas of Monster Hunter Wilds, but this specific pond is one of the most reliable. And unlike the larger Monster Hunter Wilds Whopper fish, catching them is very simple - just twitch the line until they take notice, then press R2/RT the moment the Bowfin bites to reel it in.

Want more help with hunts? Find out when you can play all the special Monster Hunter Wilds Event Quests, or check out where to find the elusive Monster Hunter Wilds Ember Rufflizard here! Or, if you're ready to really go looking for the rarest of all critters, we've got a guide on how to find the Monster Hunter Wilds Sandstar.

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Joel Franey
Joel Franey
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