Fishing Spots ＞ East Asia (CN/KR)
GT/Sea bass（海南・三亜・西沙）
1 captains listed · casting available · sea category. A spot in Hainan/Sanya (East Asia (CN/KR)) targeting GT/Sea bass. 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 瞎説路亜(B站) ›The gateway to Sanya, the tropical resort at the southern tip of Hainan Island, is Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX). It is about 14 km from the city center, and from the Sanya Phoenix high-speed railway station adjacent to the airport's north exit you can reach the city and various parts of the island. When flights are limited, going via Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) in the north of the island is also practical: from Meilan Station directly connected to the airport, it is about 1.5 to 2 hours to Sanya by high-speed rail. International arrival procedures and baggage claim take about an hour, so for departure, arriving 2 to 3 hours beforehand is recommended.
| From | Route | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan (Narita, Kansai, etc.) | Connecting via Hong Kong, Seoul, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, etc., or direct to SYX / via mainland China | SYX has international service to Hong Kong, Seoul, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Moscow, etc. The number of flights and availability of direct service from Japan vary by season, so confirmation is required. | |
| Major mainland China cities | Direct to Sanya Phoenix Airport (SYX) on domestic flights | SYX is a hub where 42 carriers connect 157 airports worldwide. Domestic flights from mainland China are plentiful. | |
| Sanya Phoenix Airport (SYX) | High-speed rail / taxi / airport shuttle bus | About 14 km to the city center. High-speed rail (D-trains) is available from Sanya Phoenix Station adjacent to the airport's north exit. | |
| Haikou Meilan Airport (HAK) | High-speed rail to Sanya from Meilan Station directly connected to the airport | About 1.5 to 2 hours | Meilan Station is directly connected to the airport by an underground passage. Over 35 trains run from 7:07 to 21:52, with a fare of about CNY 95 from Meilan to Sanya. An alternative route when a direct flight to SYX is unavailable. |
Coordinates: 18.25, 109.51（Open in Google Maps）
GT/Sea bass
For inshore and offshore fishing targeting GT and tuna, the dry season (roughly November to April), when the sea is calm and visibility is good, is considered best. GT feed actively even in summer, so there are chances year-round, but during the typhoon season (July to October) departures tend to become unstable. Note that for the specific fishing conditions and seasons of local charters in Sanya and Hainan, checking with a local guide is recommended.
○ in season: Jan–Apr, Nov–Dec
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For GT The classic approach is popping/casting a diving pencil or popper across the surface; when fish are shy, jigging a heavy metal jig also works.
Full how-to & tackle on each species page
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Sanya has a tropical climate (Koppen Aw), with an annual average of about 24.8°C. Even in winter (December to February) the lows stay around 18 to 20°C, mild enough to make it one of China's leading winter resorts for escaping the cold. The rainy season is roughly May to October, and the typhoon season is July to October. Rainfall is heavy around September. The best season is generally said to be the dry season, roughly September to April.
| Month | Avg ℃ | High ℃ | Low ℃ | Clothing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20.3 | 24 | 19 | Short sleeves plus a light jacket. Having something to throw on in the morning and evening is reassuring | |
| 26.8 | 19.8 | Mainly short sleeves. A light long-sleeved top for morning and evening | ||
| 28 | 21 | Short sleeves and summer clothes. Sun protection | ||
| 30.7 | 24.2 | Summer clothes. Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen | ||
| 32 | 25.6 | Summer clothes. With the rainy season starting, also bring rain gear. Protection against strong sunlight | ||
| 31 | 27 | Summer clothes. Hot and humid; frequent hydration and sun shade | ||
| 31.7 | Summer clothes. Carry rain gear in case of typhoons and squalls | |||
| 31.4 | Summer clothes. Hot, humid, and typhoon season; rain gear is essential | |||
| Summer clothes. The rainiest period (about 251 mm of precipitation); rain gear is essential | ||||
| 30.2 | Summer clothes. End of the rainy season, so also bring rain gear. Somewhat more comfortable | |||
| 30.2 | Mainly summer clothes. Comfortable as the dry season begins. A light jacket for morning and evening | |||
| 21.2 | 26 | 21 | Short sleeves plus a light jacket. Something to throw on in the morning and evening |
| Class | Property | Price (approx) | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-end | 亜特蘭蒂斯酒店（アトランティス三亜 / Atlantis Sanya） | About 27,000 yen and up per night for 2 | Haitang Bay. One of the three Atlantis-brand properties in the world. A landmark resort in a 48-story building with an attached water park and large aquarium. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | 三亜亜龍湾リッツ・カールトン（The Ritz-Carlton Sanya, Yalong Bay） | — | Within the Yalong Bay National Resort District. A full-fledged luxury resort with an outdoor pool, a private beach, and multiple restaurants. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | 三亜海棠湾グランドハイアット（Grand Hyatt Sanya Haitang Bay Resort & Spa） | — | Haitang Bay. A five-star property well regarded for its cleanliness, with spacious rooms and suites, varied dining, a pool, and a spa. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | 三亜亜龍湾ヒルトンリゾート＆スパ（Hilton Sanya Yalong Bay Resort & Spa） | — | Yalong Bay. Facing a white-sand beach with eight outdoor pools and kids' facilities, popular for families. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | 三亜亜龍湾マリオットリゾート＆スパ（Sanya Marriott Yalong Bay Resort & Spa） | — | Yalong Bay. Good beach access and reliable service. A standard choice for a resort stay. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | シェラトン三亜リゾート（Sheraton Sanya Resort） | — | Yalong Bay. A resort on a large site with high satisfaction; a go-to hotel with a good balance of price and quality. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | 三亜湾エリアの中級ホテル群（三亜湾 / Sanya Bay 沿いのビジネス・リゾートホテル） | About 6,000 yen and up per night for 2 | The Sanya Bay area is close to the city center with good access. Affordable hotels are concentrated here, suited to cost-conscious stays. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | 大東海エリアの手頃なホテル（大東海 / Dadonghai のビーチ近接ホテル） | About 6,000 yen and up per night for 2 | Within walking distance of Dadonghai Beach and the downtown area. Convenient for dining and shopping, a popular area with many reasonable lodgings. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | 三亜市街中心部のエコノミーホテル（三亜市区チェーン・エコノミーホテル） | About 6,000 yen per night for 2 | Close to the First Market and the downtown area, convenient for local gourmet food and getting around. The lowest-priced option. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Name | Cuisine | Budget | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 林姐香味海鮮（Linjie Xiangwei / 林姐） | Seafood (market processing shop) | About 100 to 200 yuan per person | A popular shop on Xinmin Street by the First Market. You bring in seafood bought at the market and have it cooked for you. Famous for friendly service and reasonable prices. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| 阿浪海鮮（A Lang Seafood / 阿浪海鮮加工 第一市場店） | Seafood (market processing shop) | About 100 to 200 yuan per person | A long-established shop at the First Market bustling with locals. You can choose fresh seafood you like from the tanks and have it cooked. A wide variety. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| 文昌糟粕醋海鮮加工店（Wenchang Zaopocu Seafood Processing） | Hainan local cuisine / seafood | About 80 to 150 yuan per person | A popular shop where you can enjoy Hainan's specialty zaopocu (sake-lees vinegar) hot pot and seafood processing. Highly rated on Tripadvisor. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| 海亜餐庁（海南四大名菜の店） | Hainan local cuisine | About 80 to 150 yuan per person | You can savor Hainan's four great dishes: Wenchang chicken, Dongshan goat, Jiaji duck, and Hele crab. The light seasoning is also well received by Japanese visitors. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| 海南四大名菜（文昌鶏の白切専門店） | Hainan local cuisine / chicken | About 60 to 120 yuan per person | The specialty Wenchang chicken in the traditional 'baiqie' (poached chicken) style. Tender, non-greasy meat enjoyed with a ginger sauce, a Hainan staple. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| 椰子鶏火鍋の店（椰子鶏 / ココナッツチキン鍋） | Hot pot / Hainan cuisine | About 80 to 150 yuan per person | A Hainan specialty hot pot in which chicken is simmered in coconut water. Light and gentle in flavor, popular with tourists. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| 清補涼の専門店・屋台（清補涼 / チンブーリャン） | Sweets / dessert | About 10 to 30 yuan per person | A cold Hainan specialty dessert mixing beans, Job's tears, nata de coco, watermelon, and more with coconut milk and ice. A staple in the hot climate. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.