How to catch a Gravid Bowfin in Monster Hunter Wilds

You’ll need to catch a Gravid Bowfin in Monster Hunter Wilds to complete the Fishing for a Favor side mission. This is actually much harder than it sounds, given that the Gravid Bowfin can be found all over the world map, but doesn’t always appear. As such, I’ve done some testing, and have found the quickest and easiest route to tracking down this shiny orange fish.

Once you’ve progressed a decent way through the campaign, you’ll start to unlock side missions, one that involves seeking out different fish for a character back at camp. You’ll need to head out and explore many of the deep water areas found around the map, using a specific kind of bait to bag your target. It’s this world, teeming with life, that really makes the game stand out from others in the series, and it’s a big reason why we’ve added Monster Hunter Wilds to our list of best crossplay games. To see what else we loved about it, check out our Monster Hunter Wilds review.