Fishing in Naru's Waters | Island Time Anyone Can Enjoy
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If you visit Naru Island, fishing is one experience you should definitely try.
In Naru's clear waters, you can catch a wide variety of fish right from the breakwater or pier. And if you head offshore by boat, you can even go after larger fish on a more serious fishing trip.
In this article, we introduce the appeal of fishing on Naru Island and share recommended local information based on actual catches, from first-timers to seasoned anglers.
🎣 Fish You Can Catch on Naru Island
Naru's waters offer a wide range of fish throughout the year. Around the breakwater in particular, popular species such as horse mackerel, swordtip squid, rockfish, and black porgy can be targeted year-round.
| Fish | Season | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Horse mackerel | Year-round | Easy to catch with a sabiki rig from piers and breakwaters |
| Swordtip squid | Year-round | A popular target for eging |
| Rockfish | Year-round | A beginner-friendly bottom fish found near the base of breakwaters and around your feet |
| Black porgy / mejina | Year-round | A popular rocky-shore fish targeted with float fishing and more |
| Stonefish / striped stonefish | Summer to autumn | A powerful rocky-shore classic that can also be targeted from breakwaters |
| Yellowtail kingfish | Autumn | A favorite for lure fishing for bluefish, also from breakwaters and rocky shores |
| Japanese amberjack | Autumn to winter | A large fish known for its hard-running fight |
| Japanese sea bass | Spring; late autumn to early winter | The king of rocky-shore sea bass fishing, targeted on rough coastal spots |
🧰 Buy Gear and Bait Here | Iwamura Fishing Tackle Shop
If you need fishing gear or bait on Naru Island, Iwamura Fishing Tackle Shop is a great choice.
- Address: 1670-4 Uramachi Ura, Naru, Goto City, Nagasaki 853-2201
- Closed: Tuesdays
- Phone: 0959-64-4605
- Google Maps: Here
Products Available
🪱 Bait
- Okiami shrimp (block and hook bait)
- Amasbi shrimp (block)
🧵 Other
- Rods, reels, landing nets, scissors, buckets, rigs, lures, and more
🪝 Breakwater Fishing | Fun for Beginners and Experienced Anglers Alike
📍 Naru Port Ferry Terminal (for beginners)
- Safe and easy to access, with stable footing
- Main targets include horse mackerel and rockfish
- Morning and evening sabiki fishing is popular with families too!
📍 Naru Island Port Ura Breakwater Lighthouse (intermediate to advanced)
- Good results for swordtip squid, black porgy, and stonefish
- Yellowtail kingfish and Japanese amberjack also move through in autumn and winter
- Be careful of strong currents and snags
📍 Rocky Shores (for serious anglers)
- Target black porgy, stonefish, Japanese sea bass, and even bluefish
- Dynamic fishing that makes the most of the natural coastline
- Wave conditions and safety precautions are essential
⛴️ Boat Fishing | Head Offshore and Go for the Big Ones!
Go offshore and you can target larger fish such as red sea bream, yellowtail kingfish, and groupers.
You can either enjoy the freedom of a rental boat or join a fishing experience with a captain.
🎣 Fishing Experience Plan (with captain guide)
- No license required, so it's safe and easy
- Fishing methods: bait fishing or tai-rubber fishing are the main options
- Perfect for beginners and visitors
➡️ For details, see the experience page
🛥️ Rental Boat (boat license required)
- Drive yourself to your preferred spot
- Popular methods: tai-rubber fishing, bluefish jigging, and casting
- For those serious about chasing big catches
➡️ For details, please contact Boooaat rental accommodation
🐟 Common Fishing Methods and Target Fish
| Method | Target Fish | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Tai-rubber fishing | Red sea bream, groupers | Just reel slowly. Easy for beginners to enjoy |
| Jigging | Yellowtail kingfish, amberjack, Japanese amberjack | Use active movement to target bluefish |
| Casting | Yellowtail kingfish, Japanese amberjack, mahi-mahi, and more | For surface feeding frenzies. A thrilling fishing experience |
| Bait fishing | Horse mackerel, striped jack, rockfish, and more | Reliable fishing for families |
🐠 How to Enjoy the Fish You Catch
- Ask your accommodation to prepare it for dinner, too (check first)
- Some angler-friendly lodgings have sinks where you can clean your catch
- You can also take your fish home in a cooler box
- Catch and release is of course welcome. Thank you to the sea for its bounty.
🌅 Fishing as Part of Island Time
Fishing on Naru Island is more than just an activity.
The sound of the waves, the scent of the tide, the quiet pace of time. Sitting back and casting a line while feeling that special “island time” you can't find in the city is an irreplaceable experience.
If you're a beginner, please feel free to give it a try.
🎒 Travel Tip
・Fishing is especially good early in the morning and at dusk during the prime bite times!
・Large fish are more likely to bite within two hours before and after high tide. Try keeping the tide timing in mind!