When is the season for squid fishing? [Kanto/Kansai/Tohoku/Hokkaido/Kyushu]

When is the season for squid fishing? [Kanto/Kansai/Tohoku/Hokkaido/Kyushu]
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Activity Japan Editorial Department

In this article, You can enjoy it all year round squid fishing "of season explained for each area!

In addition, Kanto Kansai Recommended squid fishing spots in various places including , Popular in Activity Japan Squid fishing experience I'd like to introduce_______

All over the country, squid fishing that can be enjoyed with simple gimmicks, Recommended for fishing beginners such as small children and women's groups am.

Best time/season to catch squid/Kanto

Image of squid fishing in Kanto

There are multiple bays, including the Pacific Ocean, Tokyo Bay, and Sagami Bay. Kanto Then In spring and autumn, squid approach embankments and harbors in search of food. For, Squid fishing in Egging can be enjoyed.

Eging is fishing using Egi (bait tree). So, like lure fishing, you use egi instead of bait.

From here" Types of squid that can be caught in Kanto "When" Best time/season for fishing "" Main spots where you can catch squid ” will be introduced.

[Chiba/ Minamiboso] Sentaimaru spear and surume squid fishing plan

Sentaimaru
Tateyama and Minamiboso
11,000 Yen~ (tax included)

It is a plan aiming for Japanese flying squid and spear squid. As the name suggests, the spear squid has a thin, long, spear-like tip. The meat is moderately thick, moist and soft, and has a reputation for its sweet taste. Japanese flying squid is the most popular squid for boat fishing. Squid moves actively and has a ferocious nature.

Types of squid that can be caught in Kanto

bigfin reef squid

Kanto The type of squid that can be caught in Bigfin reef squid, cuttlefish, cuttlefish am.

Bigfin reef squid is a popular target for egging.
As mentioned above, Egging is Unlike fishing that uses real bait such as small fish and shrimp, it is fishing that uses Egi (bait trees). am.

Egi (bait trees) used to be made of wood, but nowadays they are mostly made of plastic and resemble fish.
Add tricky movements to the Egi (bait tree) in the sea to attract the bigfin reef squid and catch them by hugging them. .

Egging can be done even from embankments with stable scaffolding, making it easy squid fishing can enjoy

Main spots where you can catch squid in Kanto

Kanto The main spots where you can catch squid in Facing Tokyo Bay Kanagawa Around Miura Peninsula or Chiba Minamiboso area Etc.

area Main fishing spot
Kanagawa Misaki Port / Jogashima / Morito Coast / Shonan Port etc.
Chiba Otohama Fishing Port / Hota Port etc.

Time/season when squid can be caught

Bigfin cuttlefish, cuttlefish, cuttlefish teeth, spawning season in spring , Lay eggs in seaweed beds near the shore.
and, The squid hatched in the summer will grow to a size suitable for egging in the fall. .

The best time to catch large parent squid is around April to May in spring. , The best time to target grown baby squid is around September to October in autumn. .
The young squid have a great appetite, so they have a good bite to the bait.

If you want to aim for big game, come in spring , Beginners of squid fishing in autumn it would be nice to challenge .

Best time/season to catch squid/Kansai

Image of squid fishing in Kansai

Many areas face the Pacific Ocean, the Sea of Japan, and the Seto Inland Sea. Kansai Then different types of squid can be caught.

From here" Types of squid that can be caught in Kansai "When" Best time/season for fishing ", " Main spots where you can catch squid ” will be introduced.

[Wakayama/ Susami Town] Squid fishing & swimming! (Half night from June to September)

Marine Club Susami Reiwamaru
Shirahama/Tanabe/Ryujin
10,000 Yen~ (tax included)

Flying red squid fishing on a half-night flight. Let the red squid you caught swim and aim for sea bream and greater amberjack. Target fish: red squid, sea bream Fishing method: squid, swim fishing *Tackles and devices for red squid and swim fishing are different. Please prepare each one or select it as an option. ~~~plan schedule~~~ ① Susami

[Wakayama/ Susami Town] Why don't you catch a bigfin reef squid? ? Bigfin reef squid: Tip run (7 hours) [Regional common coupon handling]

Marine Club Susami Reiwamaru
Shirahama/Tanabe/Ryujin
10,000 Yen~ (tax included)

Don't miss the slight bite on the tip of the rod! Zushi! The feeling that I did is indescribable! 3kg, 4kg is irresistible! Target fish: Bigfin reef squid Fishing method: Tip run ~ ~ ~ Plan schedule ~ ~ ~ ① Gather at the dock at Susami Port ② Get on board and move to the point ③ After arriving at the point, start the tip run * Points depending on the situation There is also the movement of ④Return to port

Types of squid that can be caught in Kansai

Tarika (dodeika)

Kansai The type of squid that can be caught in Mica (Japanese flying squid), Baika, Tall squid (Diamond squid), Bigfin squid, Cuttlefish am.

beika is in the Setouchi area " squid ” is called.
Tarika is a migratory squid, and boat fishing is popular. In the winter season, you can aim for egging because it comes to the shore. .

Main spots where you can catch squid in Kansai

In Kansai, Sea of Japan side Kyoto Including, on the Seto Inland Sea side Hyogo , facing the Pacific Ocean Wakayama When Dotted with many popular fishing spots doing.

area Main fishing spot
Kyoto Kurita Fishing Port / Miyazu City Marine Fishing Port / Tai Fishing Port /
Yoro Fishing Port / Nakahama Fishing Port / Sunakata Port / Taiza Fishing Port etc.
Hyogo Around Akashi Kaikyo Bridge / Temporary Fishing Port / Sumoto Port /
Ibi fishing port / Nada fishing port etc.
Wakayama Okawa Fishing Port / Obiki Fishing Port / Susami Port / Mio Fishing Port /
Kamiya fishing port etc.

Time/season when squid can be caught

Kyoto Then Famous mica that is delicious around August and September , Large squid around November and December can be caught.

Hyogo western part of Awaji Island Then Beika in summer (around July-August) and autumn (around October-November) .
Wakayama Then Bigfin and cuttlefish in spring and autumn can aim.

The appeal of Kansai is that you can enjoy squid fishing all year round. am.

Time and season for catching squid / Tohoku

Image of squid fishing in Tohoku

Tohoku Then facing the Pacific Ocean Aomori Iwate Miyagi so squid fishing can be enjoyed.

From here" Types of squid that can be caught in Tohoku "When" Best time/season for fishing ", " Main spots where you can catch squid ” will be introduced.

Types of squid that can be caught in Tohoku

spear squid

The types of squid that can be caught in Tohoku are Bigfin reef squid, cuttlefish, flying squid, spear squid, red squid am.

Above all, Japanese flying squid and spear squid are popular .
At a depth of around 50m, you can light a fire at night to attract squid. night squid fishing ” can be enjoyed.

Major Spots Where You Can Catch Squid in Tohoku

Tohoku Then From Miyagi/Sendai Bay to Iwate/Sanriku Coast , is a popular spot for squid fishing.

area Main fishing spot
Aomori Tappi Fishing Port / Fukaura Port / Kodomari Fishing Port /
Minmaya Fishing Port, etc.
Iwate Ofunato Port / Takonoura Fishing Port / Nagasaki Fishing Port /
Kamaishi Port / Yamada Fishing Port etc.
Miyagi Matsushima Bay / Ishinomaki Bay / Sanriku Coast etc.

Time/season when squid can be caught

Tohoku then from summer to winter You can enjoy squid fishing .

Japanese flying squid It travels northward on warm currents from summer to autumn, and moves southward from autumn to winter.
Therefore, the time when Japanese flying squid can be caught varies from region to region.
Around July at Sendai Port, Iwate Aomori Around August to September You can enjoy squid fishing.

spear squid teeth, Around November to January in the Sanriku area You can aim for
A parasol-sized spear squid with a body length of over 40 cm To aim for night time is recommended am.

Best time/season for squid fishing/Hokkaido

Image of squid fishing in Hokkaido Ishikari New Port Fishing Port

Hokkaido There are many spots where you can catch squid, throughout the year You can enjoy squid fishing .

From here" Types of squid that can be caught in Hokkaido "When" Best time/season for fishing ", " Main spots where you can catch squid ” will be introduced.

[Hokkaido/Hakodate] Hakodate specialty! Squid fishing experience plan

Fishing boat No. 18 Kinryu Maru
Hakodate/Onuma/Matsumae
8,000 Yen~ (tax included)

Easy! safety! Pleasant ♪Why don't you try squid fishing? 20 minutes after leaving Hakodate Sumiyoshi fishing port. Although it varies every day depending on the season, tide flow, weather, etc., the captain will guide you to the best fishing spots. Let's fish Janjan squid at the best point of the day ♪

Types of squid that can be caught in Hokkaido

Mameika

Hokkaido The type of squid that can be caught in Spear squid, red squid, mica (Japanese flying squid) am.

When you think of squid fishing, you probably think of bigfin bigfin squid, but bigfin bigfin squid prefer relatively warm water, so they are rarely seen in Hokkaido.

Mameika is " squid is called A small squid with a body length of around 10cm am.

Main spots where you can catch squid in Hokkaido

Hokkaido Then facing the Sea of Japan Otaru area ・Ishikari Bay Area・ Hakodate area And there are many popular fishing spots.

area Main fishing spot
Otaru Otaru Port South Breakwater / Otaru Port Umaya-cho Quay /
Takashima fishing port etc.
Ishikari Bay Ishikari new port / Yoichi port etc.
Hakodate Hakodate Fishing Port / Central Wharf (Hakodate Port) etc.

Time/season when squid can be caught

Hokkaido where you can enjoy squid fishing all year round .

When each squid can be caught, Red squid from May to June and October to December , Mica (Japanese flying squid) around July to September , Spear squid around December to February am.

Mameika can be targeted by egging as they come close to the shore twice a year. .
Because they act in groups, when there are many 3 digit catch is also possible.

Time and season when squid can be caught / San'in

Image of squid fishing in San'in Shimane Peninsula

facing the Sea of Japan Tottori Shimane Then Egging for bigfin reef squid is popular am.

From here" Types of squid that can be caught in San'in "When" Best time/season for fishing ", " Main spots where you can catch squid ” will be introduced.

Types of squid that can be caught in San'in

Kensaki squid

Tottori Then Three types of bigfin cuttlefish, cuttlefish, and Kensakiika .
Shimane Then Four types of bigfin squid, cuttlefish, Kensakiika, and spear squid of squid fishing can enjoy

Kensaki squid is a big one body length 30-40cm It is a high-class squid that is comparable to spear squid.

Main spots where you can catch squid in Sanin and Sanyo

Recommended fishing spots for squid fishing beginners are: Fishing ports and embankments with relatively stable scaffolding am.

Shimane At this fishing spot, not only bigfin reef squid, Spear squid on a winter night can also be caught.
Also, at fishing spots in Shimane, It is necessary to change the capture method depending on the depth of the water .

area Main fishing spot
Tottori Tajiri Port / Tottori Port / Yume Minato Park / Misaki Fishing Port etc.
Shimane Dogoshima / Hamada Fishing Port / Mihonoseki Fishing Port /
Etomo Fishing Port / Teyui Fishing Port, etc.

Time/season when squid can be caught

bigfin reef squid The season when you can fish with Egging Twice a year in spring and autumn .

Tottori of Spring season is from April to June , Autumn season is from August to November am.
spring is Large squid weighing more than 1kg However, the style that emphasizes the number rather than the size " number fishing ” is difficult, so it is suitable for advanced users.

Autumn season is 300-500g bigfin reef squid that even beginners can easily catch are migrating, so you can expect good fishing results .

Shimane of Spring season is from April to July , Autumn season is around September to November am. As in Tottori, you can enjoy big size trout in spring and few trout in autumn.

Cuttlefish Like bigfin reef squid, the season when you can catch Spring (April-May) and Autumn (October-November) .
Kensakiika is around June to August , Spear squid around December to February is the best season.

Time/season for catching squid/Kyushu

Image of squid fishing in Kyushu Naruko fishing port

Kyushu Then Facing the Genkai Sea Nagasaki , Fukuoka , Saga But squid fishing is a popular area.

From here" Types of squid that can be caught in Kyushu "When" Best time/season for fishing ", " Main spots where you can catch squid ” will be introduced.

Types of squid that can be caught in Kyushu

Water squid (Aoriika)

Kyushu The type of squid that can be caught in Water squid (Big squid), Spear squid, Surume squid, Kensaki squid am.

In Kyushu, the bigfin reef squid is called " water squid ” is called.

Major Spots Where You Can Catch Squid in Kyushu

Saga Yobuko teeth" squid sashimi is a famous town, but squid fishing is also gaining popularity.

In addition to bigfin reef squid, you can aim for Kensaki squid by egging. .

area Main fishing spot
Nagasaki Hirado Island / Shirahama Port / Usuka Bay / Shin-Nagasaki Fishing Port /
Nagasaki Bay / Iki Island etc.
Fukuoka Kanezaki Fishing Port / Hakata Bay /
Hiagari Strait Fishing Park /
Nishinoura Fishing Port / Nokita Fishing Port, etc.
Saga Yobuko Port / Kabeshima / Otomo (Children) Fishing Port / Karatsu Bay etc.

Time/season when squid can be caught

In Kyushu, Spring (April to June) and Autumn (September to November) To Water squid (Aoriika) can aim.

Nagasaki teeth Spring is the high season . Large bigfin reef squid weighing 1 to 3 kg can be caught.
Fukuoka teeth Autumn is the high season . 300-700g bigfin reef squid The results of fishing are high, and you can enjoy several fishing.

famous as squid town Saga Yobuko Then Kensaki squid and flying squid in summer (around June to August) , Spear squid in winter (around December to January) You can catch

Recommended squid fishing experience nationwide

Parent and child enjoying squid fishing Fishing boat No. 18 Kinryu Maru

Recommended for beginners A plan where you can experience squid fishing is participation in

Fishing equipment can be rented, so you can easily experience squid fishing without bringing anything. .
There is also a plan where you can have the squid you catch yourself cut up at the shop and eat it while it is still fresh.

Please use the tour contents such as boarding places and fishing gear rentals, as well as reviews and word-of-mouth experiences, to compare and consider plan selection.

[Hokkaido/Hakodate] Hakodate specialty! Squid fishing experience plan

Fishing boat No. 18 Kinryu Maru
Hakodate/Onuma/Matsumae
8,000 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (2 reviews and testimonials)

Easy! safety! Pleasant ♪Why don't you try squid fishing? 20 minutes after leaving Hakodate Sumiyoshi fishing port. Although it varies every day depending on the season, tide flow, weather, etc., the captain will guide you to the best fishing spots. Let's fish Janjan squid at the best point of the day ♪

[Chiba/ Minamiboso] Sentaimaru spear and surume squid fishing plan

Sentaimaru
Tateyama and Minamiboso
11,000 Yen~ (tax included)

It is a plan aiming for Japanese flying squid and spear squid. As the name suggests, the spear squid has a thin, long, spear-like tip. The meat is moderately thick, moist and soft, and has a reputation for its sweet taste. Japanese flying squid is the most popular squid for boat fishing. Squid moves actively and has a ferocious nature.

[Wakayama/ Susami Town] Why don't you catch a bigfin reef squid? ? Bigfin reef squid: Tip run (7 hours) [Regional common coupon handling]

Marine Club Susami Reiwamaru
Shirahama/Tanabe/Ryujin
10,000 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 4.5
  • (2 reviews and testimonials)

Don't miss the slight bite on the tip of the rod! Zushi! The feeling that I did is indescribable! 3kg, 4kg is irresistible! Target fish: Bigfin reef squid Fishing method: Tip run ~ ~ ~ Plan schedule ~ ~ ~ ① Gather at the dock at Susami Port ② Get on board and move to the point ③ After arriving at the point, start the tip run * Points depending on the situation There is also the movement of ④Return to port

[Wakayama/ Susami Town] Squid fishing & swimming! (Half night from June to September)

Marine Club Susami Reiwamaru
Shirahama/Tanabe/Ryujin
10,000 Yen~ (tax included)
  • 5.0
  • (1件of口コミ・体験談)

Flying red squid fishing on a half-night flight. Let the red squid you caught swim and aim for sea bream and greater amberjack. Target fish: red squid, sea bream Fishing method: squid, swim fishing *Tackles and devices for red squid and swim fishing are different. Please prepare each one or select it as an option. ~~~plan schedule~~~ ① Susami

Feel free to experience squid fishing on a tour!

image of squid fishing

This time Squid fishing season by area featured!

Depending on the area, you can aim for different squid depending on the season.
Squid fishing is a simple gimmick and easy for beginners to try is the charm.

" After all it is difficult to prepare tools from scratch ”, first join the plan where you can rent tools and feel free to squid fishing Enjoy!

*The information in this article is current as of January 2023.

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