Fishing in China
11 species across 29 spots
China offers fishing across 29 spots with 11 species in freshwater, brackish, freshwater, marine waters. Suitable for beginner to expert anglers.
Top Spots
Seasonal lake with massive silver carp migrations, offering spectacular catches during the monsoon.
One of the world’s largest habitats for silver carp, with massive schools migrating through during summer.
One of China's largest freshwater lakes, Taihu supports dense populations of Culter alburnus, especially in the shallow northern bays where the water is warm and nutrient‑rich.
11
Species
29
Spots
Species
11
Silver carp
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix
freshwater, brackish
Culter alburnus
Culter alburnus
freshwater
Schizothorax sinensis
Schizothorax sinensis
freshwater
Chinese muddy loach
Misgurnus mizolepis
freshwater
Barbel chub
Squaliobarbus curriculus
freshwater, brackish
Common carp
Cyprinus carpio
freshwater, brackish
Korean seerfish
Scomberomorus koreanus
marine
Rectoris posehensis
Rectoris posehensis
freshwater
Rhodeus flaviventris
Rhodeus flaviventris
freshwater
Yunnanilus niulanensis
Yunnanilus niulanensis
freshwater
Odontobutis obscurus
Odontobutis obscurus
freshwater