Fishing Spots ＞ Japan
red seabream/Japanese amberjack/Amberjack/White trevally/Longtooth grouper
2 captains listed · sea category. A spot in Tsuribori Kishu (Japan) targeting red seabream/Japanese amberjack/Amberjack/White trevally/Longtooth grouper. Check the tide, captains and recent catches, then contact them directly via public social accounts. Access, climate and lodging are in the details below.
Kansai International (KIX) is the gateway. It is one of Japan's primary international gateways, so no domestic connection is needed. About 1.5h by car from KIX via the Hanwa Expressway to the Hirogawa IC. Located at 1147-5 Karo, Hirokawa Town, Arida District, Wakayama Prefecture. Exit Hirokawa IC, go straight through the first traffic light, then turn left onto the coastal road to Karo Port. A sea fishing pond about 5 min by boat from Karo Bay. Reservation-only (Web booking available). Fishing 8:00-12:30; check-in from 7:00 (general) or 6:40 (private charter). Closed Tuesdays and New Year's Day.
Coordinates: 34.0064, 135.1425（Open in Google Maps）
red seabream/Japanese amberjack/Amberjack/White trevally/Longtooth grouper
Open year-round. Goldstriped amberjack (hiramasa), striped jack and red seabream, among others, are stocked, with variety depending on the season. Amberjack/yellowtail (aomono) are best from autumn to spring, striped jack from early summer to autumn.
For Amberjack Vertical metal-jigging is the go-to.
Full how-to & tackle on each species page
The Wakayama coast on the Kii Channel has a mild Pacific-side climate. Summers are hot and humid, winters mild. Watch for rain and rough seas during the rainy season and typhoon season.
Cancelled or postponed in strong winds, rough seas or typhoons. Check with the reservation desk.
Things to do in OsakaFor days the boat can't sail — book local tours & tickets.See on Klook →Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.