Fishing Spots ＞ East Asia (CN/KR)
Yellowtail amberjack/red seabream/Boat jigging（巨済・統営）
3 captains listed · sea category. A spot in Geoje/Tongyeong (East Asia (CN/KR)) targeting Yellowtail amberjack/red seabream/Boat jigging. Check the tide, captains and recent catches, then contact them directly via public social accounts. Access, climate and lodging are in the details below.
Book / contact the captain directly @sangsang_fishing ›Geoje Island and Tongyeong form an island and harbor area on South Korea's southern coast. The gateway is Busan Gimhae Airport (PUS); take an airport limousine bus to Geoje (Gohyeon Bus Terminal) in a little over 1 hour. From Seoul, a common route is to take the KTX to Busan (or Jinju) and transfer to an express bus. Geoje and Tongyeong are connected overland by the New Geoje Bridge.
| From | Route | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busan Gimhae Airport (PUS) | Airport limousine bus → Geoje Gohyeon Bus Terminal | About 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes | Buses to Gohyeon run frequently. Direct service to Okpo is only a few times a day. Book via Bustago (bustago.or.kr). |
| Busan Gimhae Airport (PUS) | Rental car → drive yourself toward Geoje Bridge and Tongyeong | About 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes | Rental cars available at the airport. The Busan–Geoje route goes via Gadeok Bridge and Geoga Bridge. |
| Seoul | KTX to Busan → express bus to Geoje/Tongyeong | About 2 hours 40 minutes by KTX + about 1 to 1.5 hours by bus | Transferring at Busan Seobu (Sasang) Bus Terminal is convenient. |
| Busan Seobu (Sasang) Bus Terminal | Express bus to Tongyeong Intercity Bus Terminal | About 1 hour 20 minutes | Tongyeong is about 30 to 40 minutes overland from Geoje via the New Geoje Bridge. |
Coordinates: 34.88, 128.62（Open in Google Maps）
Yellowtail amberjack/red seabream/Boat jigging
Korean rockfish (bolrak/볼락) peak from late autumn through spring. From early November they become active again on lures, with numbers peaking around the end of December. January to March is the harshest cold and the most difficult period, but from late March to early June, before spawning, they move close to shallow waters and reach their peak. Bolrak fishing in Tongyeong can be enjoyed from November to the following June. For pelagic fish, yellowtail (bang-eo/방어) is in its fatty prime in the winter from November to February, while yellowtail amberjack (busiri/부시리), which dislikes summer, is best from late spring to autumn (roughly May to September).
◎ peak: Jan–Feb, Nov–Dec · ○ in season: Jan–Jun, Nov–Dec
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Around Geoje and Tongyeong, the main event is roughly 5-hour jigging trips for yellowtail (bushiri) in the current-swept waters off Angyeongseom and Hongdo. From rocks and breakwaters you can also take black seabream and rockfish on lure and bait. Best season is summer, when yellowtail swarm.
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Geoje Island and Tongyeong have a humid subtropical climate (Cfa), characterized by the southern coast's relatively mild winters and hot, humid summers. The annual average temperature is about 12 to 14°C. July is the rainy season and August is typhoon season, both with heavy rainfall. Fine days in autumn through spring are the best times to fish.
| Month | Avg ℃ | High ℃ | Low ℃ | Clothing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.6 | 2.6 | -6.5 | Winter. Heavy coat and cold-weather gear. Strong winds at sea make it feel colder. | |
| 1.3 | 6.1 | -4.5 | Winter. Coat and gloves. Take extra care with cold-weather gear for night fishing. | |
| 7.8 | 12.8 | 0.1 | Early spring. Jacket plus a mid layer. Cold in the morning and evening. | |
| 13.9 | 18.3 | 5.1 | Spring. Long sleeves plus a light layer. Comfortable. | |
| 20.3 | 24.3 | 11.1 | Early summer. Long to short sleeves. Warm during the day. | |
| 23.9 | 27.4 | 15.0 | Start of the rainy season. Short sleeves plus rain gear. High humidity. | |
| 26.8 | 29.7 | 19.4 | Midsummer and rainy season. Short sleeves. Rain gear and sun protection essential (the rainiest month). | |
| 27.4 | 30.9 | 19.9 | Midsummer. Short sleeves, hat, and hydration. Watch out for typhoons. | |
| 21.7 | 25.9 | 14.3 | Lingering heat to autumn. Short sleeves plus a layer. Typhoon season. | |
| 15.4 | 20.4 | 8.7 | Autumn. Long sleeves plus a light jacket. Great for fishing. | |
| 8.2 | 12.4 | 2.9 | Late autumn. Jacket and mid layer. Cold in the morning and evening. | |
| 0.5 | 4.3 | -4.1 | Winter. Heavy coat and cold-weather gear. Protect against cold winds at sea. |
| Class | Property | Price (approx) | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-end | ソノカームコジェ (SONO CALM GEOJE／旧Daemyung Resort) | 20,000–30,000+ yen per night | A large resort on Geoje. Ocean-view rooms and well-equipped facilities such as a bar and karaoke. Suited to families and groups. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | ハンファリゾート巨済ベルヴェデーレ (Hanwha Resort Geoje Belvedere) | 25,000–30,000+ yen per night | An upscale resort by the sea. Spacious rooms and resort facilities. Good views, also suitable for longer stays. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | サムスンホテル巨済 (Samsung Hotel Geoje) | From 15,000 yen per night | A large hotel representative of Geoje. Well-equipped with a quiet setting. Serves both business and leisure travelers. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | スタンフォードホテル＆リゾート統営 (Stanford Hotel & Resort Tongyeong) | 10,000–15,000+ yen per night | A highly rated resort hotel in Tongyeong. Outdoor pool, ocean views, free WiFi and parking. Well regarded for cleanliness. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | クムホ統営マリーナリゾート (Kumho Tongyeong Marina Resort) | Around 10,000 yen per night | A marina location about 100 m from the sea. Has a mini-mart and barbecue facilities. Family-friendly. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | ラマダスイーツ巨済 (Ramada Suites Geoje／Ramada by Wyndham) | Around 10,000 yen per night | A suite-type property from an international chain. Highly convenient in the Jangseungpo area. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | 統営亀甲船ホテル (Tongyeong Geobukseon Hotel) | 5,000–8,000 yen per night | An affordable hotel with good access to Mireuksan and the town. Suited as a sightseeing base. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | ハウンドホテル長承浦 (Hound Hotel Jangseungpo, 巨済) | 5,000–8,000 yen per night | An affordable city hotel in Geoje's Jangseungpo. Clean and close to the harbor area. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | トンギョンホテル (Dong-gyeong Hotel, 統営) | Around 5,000 yen per night | An economical hotel in central Tongyeong. Easy access to the central market and the port. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Name | Cuisine | Budget | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ットゥンボハルメキンパ (뚱보할매김밥／デブおばあちゃんのキンパ) | Chungmu gimbap | Under 1,000 yen per person | The originator of Tongyeong's specialty Chungmu gimbap. Plain rice gimbap served with squid and radish kimchi. A popular shop since its founding. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| 統営中央伝統市場 (통영중앙시장) の刺身・海鮮店 | Sashimi and seafood | 2,000–4,000 yen per person | A market next to the port. Fresh sashimi (hoe), raw oysters, and seafood at market prices. Live fish prepared on the spot. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| ウォンジョシラックク (원조시락국, 西湖伝統市場) | Gukbap (dried-vegetable soup over rice) | Under 1,000 yen per person | Opens at 4 a.m. Sirakguk (dried-vegetable miso soup over rice) is the specialty. A local breakfast staple. Buffet-style side dishes. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| オクポフグ・カナリ(イカナゴ)スープの店 (中央市場周辺) | Pufferfish/fish soup | 1,500–2,000 yen per person | Bokguk (pufferfish soup) and spicy maeuntang of flounder and sea bream are popular. A light, gentle taste of the sea. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| 統営のクルパン専門店 (꿀빵, オーリャンクルパン等) | Local sweets (hotteok-style fried bread) | 500–1,000 yen per person | Tongyeong's specialty kkulppang. Fried bread filled with sweet bean paste and glazed with honey, a local sweet. A standard for souvenirs and snacking on the go. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| 海鮮チョンゴル/海鮮土鍋の店 (統営市街) | Seafood hot pot | 2,500–4,000 yen per person | A seafood hot pot piled with the southern sea's bounty such as shellfish, shrimp, and crab. Orders for two servings or more are common. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.