The best time to fish for Japanese whiting (Sillago japonica) | What are the key points for each season?
Kisu (Japanese whiting)
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This fish is caught in nearby waters and is a popular staple of tempura.
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Kisu (whitebait) can be caught by beach fishing or
Boat fishing
is the mainstream,
Fish that can be caught all year round
It is also popular among beginner anglers.
This time
Fishing for whiting (Japanese whiting)
Focus on!
Seasonal fishing spots
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Recommended flatfish fishing experience
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The best time to fish for Japanese whiting (Sillago) | Tips for each season!
- 1.1 Fishing for Japanese whiting (Sillago) | Season: Spring (March, April, May)
- 1.2 Fishing for Japanese whiting (Sillago japonica) | Time/Season: Summer (June, July, August)
- 1.3 Fishing for Japanese whiting (Sillago) | Season: Autumn (September, October, November)
- 1.4 Fishing for Japanese whiting (Sillago) | Time/Season: Winter (December, January, February)
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Sand lance (Japanese whiting) fishing | Recommended tour!
- 2.1 Sand lance (Japanese whiting) fishing | Recommended tours / Kanagawa
- 2.2 Sand lance (Japanese whiting) fishing | Recommended tours / Tokyo
- 2.3 Sand lance (Japanese whiting) fishing | Recommended tours / Aichi
- 2.4 Sand lance (Japanese whiting) fishing | Recommended tours / Mie
- 2.5 Sand lance (Japanese whiting) fishing | Recommended tours / Fukui
- 3 Enjoy a whiting (sillago) fishing tour!
- 4 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
The best time to fish for Japanese whiting (Sillago) | Tips for each season!
You can fish all year round
Kisu (Japanese whiting)
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The best spots to catch fish change depending on the season and time of year.
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anytime Fishing for whiting (Japanese whiting) So that you can enjoy First, let's learn about the habitats and habits that change depending on the season. .
Fishing for Japanese whiting (Sillago) | Season: Spring (March, April, May)
The water temperature rises
spring
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The Japanese whiting (Sillago japonica) begin to move from offshore to shallower areas.
In spring, you can cast your line from the shore.
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Cast the lure about 100m from the shore.
It is recommended to aim for it by casting fishing.
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However, since they do not come very close to the embankments or shorelines, you should be careful when choosing your fishing gear.
Fishing for Japanese whiting (Sillago japonica) | Time/Season: Summer (June, July, August)
High water temperature
summer
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The best season for fishing for whiting
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In midsummer, whiting (Japanese whiting) can be seen in shallow waters less than 1m deep.
Summer whiting (shirogisu) fishing
Using a light weight, so-called
A little throw
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The nice thing about it is that you can enjoy it at
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As the schools tend to get larger, it's also possible to catch a lot of fish by using multiple hooks at the same spot.
Even beginners who have just learned how to fish can have a great catch!
Fishing for Japanese whiting (Sillago) | Season: Autumn (September, October, November)
The water temperature begins to drop
autumn
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In contrast to spring, whiting (Japanese whiting) begin to move towards deeper waters.
In autumn, long-distance casting
Shore fishing
or
Boat fishing
is the best
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Autumn is the season with the most large fish of the year, so it's recommended to enjoy fishing with size as the criterion rather than quantity!
Fishing for Japanese whiting (Sillago) | Time/Season: Winter (December, January, February)
winter The Japanese whiting (Japanese sand lance) has completely migrated to deeper waters, making it difficult to catch them by shore fishing.
Winter fishing for whiting (sillago)
Boat fishing is recommended
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The best spots to aim for are those with a depth of about 20 to 30 meters.
Use a charter boat on calm days when the fish are biting better. Or, see below. Kisu (Japanese whiting) fishing experience tour Join us and try to catch large wintering specimens!
Sand lance (Japanese whiting) fishing | Recommended tour!
In the following, You can make reservations through Activity Japan. Kisu (Japanese whiting) fishing tour Introducing !
This time we have carefully selected Kanagawa ・ Tokyo ・ Aichi ・ triple ・ Fukui We focused on the best tours taking place in .
If you join a tour where you receive a thorough lecture on fishing, even beginners can aim for a big catch. !
Sand lance (Japanese whiting) fishing | Recommended tours / Kanagawa
Kanagawa ・ Yokosuka So, You can join a boat fishing tour for Japanese whiting (sillago) using light weights that are easy for beginners to handle. .
There are two experience programs: a morning boat from early morning until noon, and an afternoon boat from before noon until evening!
The experience lasts for 3 to 4 hours, so it's great that you can participate at your own pace.
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The boat is shared, so you can participate even if you are alone.
During the experience,
Life jackets, raincoats, boots, and other items necessary for boat fishing can be rented for free.
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Fishing rods are available for rental, so all you need to bring is a cooler to take home any fish you catch.
Beginners who don't have fishing equipment Another great thing about this event is that you can participate almost empty-handed. is!
At the fishing boat Shinmaru, all the staff work hard every day to make sure that everyone, from beginners, women, and children to veteran customers, can enjoy themselves. ●What kind of fish can you catch on the morning boat (6:30 meeting)? We aim for Japanese whiting all year round. The 15-gou weight is light and perfect for beginners to boat fishing. It can be enjoyed by beginners, families, and groups. It is also perfect for fishing on a chartered boat.
Sand lance (Japanese whiting) fishing | Recommended tours / Tokyo
Tokyo
The Kisu (Shirogisu) boat fishing tour in
Held near Haneda or Kachidoki
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Depending on the plan, the boats are divided into shared and charter.
The experience time varies widely, from 2-3 hours to 4-5 hours.
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There are many options to choose from, so you can choose one that fits your schedule!
Choose the plan that best suits your group of participants, whether you are traveling alone, with your family or with a group of friends.
During the experience,
Even beginners can participate with confidence, as staff members will be on hand to give lectures and provide assistance.
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Plans for children aged 3 and over
It's also the perfect place for children to get started on boating and fishing!
If you want to fish, this plan is recommended! You will be informed of the fish that have been caught up to the day before, so your chances of catching a fish will be high. Please let us know if you have any preferences for what kind of fishing you would like to do in the two hours, such as sea bass, horse mackerel, black porgy, blue fish, rockfish, rockfish, sillago, octopus, flathead, five-fish fishing, and shark. The course times are the recommended times. At the time of writing
We aim to catch surprisingly large sillago!! They are delicious served as tempura, sashimi, or grilled!! We do this about 10 minutes from the port, so even those who are worried about seasickness can rest assured!! Fishing is easy! Everyone from beginners to advanced anglers can enjoy it!! The course times are the recommended times. We are available 24 hours a day, even outside of the times listed. Departures at your desired time
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If you want to fish, this plan is recommended! We will inform you of the fish that have been caught up to the day before, so you have a high chance of catching a fish. Please let us know what kind of fishing you would like to do in the two hours, such as sea bass, horse mackerel, black porgy, blue fish, rockfish, rockfish, sillago, octopus, flathead, five-fish fishing, and shark. We are available to depart 24 hours a day. If you have a desired departure time, please make a reservation.
If you want to fish, this plan is recommended! We will inform you of the fish that have been caught up to the day before, so you have a high chance of catching a fish. Please let us know what kind of fishing you would like to do in 4 hours, such as sea bass, horse mackerel, black porgy, blue fish, rockfish, rockfish, sillago, octopus, flathead, five-fish fishing, and shark. We are available to depart 24 hours a day. If you have a preferred departure time, please make a reservation.
Sand lance (Japanese whiting) fishing | Recommended tours / Aichi
Aichi So, A popular tour is departing from Minamichita and enjoying boat fishing at the mouth of Ise Bay. is!
The experience lasts a full 4 to 5 hours.
You can enjoy fishing for a variety of fish, including not only flatfish but also horse mackerel, rockfish, hairtail, and flounder!
The experience includes:
Participants from age 5
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The guide staff will give you a thorough lesson, so even if you have no fishing experience, it's no problem.
The boat is shared, and if you are not fishing, you can board with a companion.
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Watch over your kids as they try fishing, take photos, or have a fun chat with your kids while they wait for their catch to be caught.
Departs from Minamichita to the mouth of Ise Bay. Small sea bream, rockfish, scorpion fish, rock trout, horse mackerel, grunt, mackerel, whiting, flatfish, filefish, hairtail, pufferfish, and other medium-sized fish can be caught. Whatever your target, enjoy sea fishing on the Matsushin Maru, which has a flush toilet! *Departure times: May - August 5:00AM, September - November 5:30AM, December - March 6:30AM
Sand lance (Japanese whiting) fishing | Recommended tours / Mie
triple ・ Ise-Shima So, Enjoy a simple fishing experience at a pearl farm .
The experience takes place on a floating raft on the fish farm!
Children from 4 years old can participate in this experience.
There are also roofed areas available, so you can concentrate on fishing without worrying about rain or direct sunlight.
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You will receive a lesson on how to fish when you check in, so even beginners and children can easily participate!
In addition to sillago, you can also target migratory fish such as sardines, rockfish, and sea bream.
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After the experience, you can take home or release the fish you caught, or you can cook it on the spot using the rental stove!
The experience is short, lasting about 1-2 hours, so it's recommended to drop in while sightseeing in Ise-Shima. is.
Why not enjoy some relaxing fishing time with your children, and if you have time in your schedule, savor the taste of fresh Ise fish?
[Mie, Shima] Come empty-handed! Experience fishing on a raft at a pearl farm ♪
This is a fishing experience at a pearl farm in Ise-Shima, the birthplace of pearl farming. You can fish in a roofed house, so you can enjoy fishing even on rainy days and in the summer. You can fish until you run out of time and bait! You will be fishing in the natural sea, so you can catch fish that are migrating at the time. ★Fish that can be caught often: sea bream, pufferfish, horse mackerel, wrasse, sillago, mackerel, sardine, and flathead.
Sand lance (Japanese whiting) fishing | Recommended tours / Fukui
Fukui Near the famous Tojinbo, you can experience sea fishing for flatfish. .
If you choose a plan that allows you to enjoy fishing from the embankment without using a boat, even those who are worried about seasickness can participate with peace of mind!
During the experience, you will receive a lecture from an instructor,
Perfect for parents and children experiencing fishing for the first time
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Some tours offer a "none" prize in case you don't catch a single fish. If you're going with children or not confident, check out the plans listed below!
Fishing rods, life jackets, coolers, etc. can be rented for free,
Another great thing about this fishing spot is that you can enjoy it almost empty-handed.
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Depending on the plan, you can also have the fish you catch cooked and eaten at a nearby restaurant after the experience.
Children from 4 years old can participate in this experience!
Going fishing for the first time and eating the fish you catch fresh will be a valuable experience for your child!
Advance reservations are required! Instructors will teach you how to fish gently and carefully, so even beginners can experience it with confidence! You can come completely empty-handed, and everything is provided, including fishing equipment and life jackets! You can even eat the fish you catch at an affiliated restaurant! There are a variety of fish you can catch, including sea bream, whiting, horse mackerel, and filefish! In the event of bad weather such as strong winds and high waves, we will cancel the tour in advance.
Advance reservations are required! Instructors will teach you how to fish gently and carefully, so even beginners can experience it with confidence! You can come completely empty-handed, and everything is provided, including fishing equipment and life jackets! You can even eat the fish you catch at an affiliated restaurant! There are a variety of fish you can catch, including sea bream, whiting, horse mackerel, and filefish! In the event of bad weather such as strong winds and high waves, we will cancel the tour in advance.
Enjoy a whiting (sillago) fishing tour!
This time, Kisu (sillago) fishing can be enjoyed all over Japan We introduced it here!
The Japanese whiting (Sillago japonica), a fish that can be caught all year round, is a perfect target for beginners.
Using this special feature as a reference, why not take the family on a whiting (smelt) fishing tour!
*The content of this article is current as of September 2024.
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