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Fishing in Japan
7 species across 7 spots
Japan offers fishing across 7 spots with 7 species in marine, brackish, marine, freshwater, brackish, marine waters. Suitable for beginner to expert anglers.
Best months: May-october, September, October, September-november
Top Spots
Omaezaki Coast1 species
Known for its abundant bluefin tuna population, this area is a favorite among Japanese anglers.
Hokkaido's Ishikari River1 species
The Ishikari River is one of Japan's most famous rivers for salmon fishing, including Pink Salmon.
Hokkaido1 species
Known for its Calico salmon runs, Hokkaido offers accessible fishing spots in its rivers and coastal areas.
7
Species
7
Spots
Species
7
Pacific bluefin tuna
Thunnus orientalis
marine, brackish
Omaezaki Coast
Pink salmon
Oncorhynchus gorbuscha
marine, freshwater, brackish
Hokkaido's Ishikari River
Chum salmon
Oncorhynchus keta
marine, freshwater, brackish
Hokkaido
Sunrise perch
Caprodon schlegelii
marine
Ogasawara Islands
Sepedonium hyalospinosum
Sepedonium hyalospinosum
The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Yellow Puffer
Tetraodon lunaris
Coastal waters, reefs
Suruga Bay
Spinyhead sculpin
Dasycottus setiger
marine
Northern Hokkaido