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西海岸釣蝦場《華》 — fishing guides & charters

Freshwater

Giant freshwater prawn

2 captains listed · freshwater category. A spot in 西海岸釣蝦場《華》 (Taiwan) targeting Giant freshwater prawn. Check the tide, captains and recent catches, then contact them directly via public social accounts. Access, climate and lodging are in the details below.

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Spot at a glance

Target fish
Prawn
Area
Taiwan
Water type
Freshwater
Nearest int'l airport
RMQ · Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base
From airport
About 10 min
Coordinates
24.235, 120.565 Open in Google Maps

Where it is & getting there

Getting there (from the nearest int'l airport)

Very close to Shalu Station on the TRA Coast Line (the name 'West Coast' hints at the coastal line). From TRA Taichung Station, take the Coast Line to Shalu Station, or about 20-30 minutes by car. About 10 minutes by taxi from Ching Chuan Kang Airport.

FromRouteTimeNotes
Taichung International Airport (RMQ / Ching Chuan Kang)Car or taxiAbout 10 minAbout 6.5 km in a straight line
Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)HSR to TaichungAn option when coming from Japan
TRA Taichung StationTRA Coast Line to Shalu StationShalu Station is very close
TRA Taichung StationCar20-30 min
✈️ Find flights
To: RMQ — Taichung International Airport / Ching Chuang Kang Air Base
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Airport transfers & charters: TaichungTransfers and private cars from the airport into town.See on Klook →
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Coordinates: 24.235, 120.565(Open in Google Maps

Target fish & season

Giant freshwater prawn

An indoor prawn-fishing venue, so it operates year-round regardless of weather (many Taiwanese prawn ponds are open 24 hours; this venue's specific hours are unconfirmed).

How to fish here

For Prawn Short-rod, light-rig bait fishing.

Full how-to & tackle on each species page

Info & reviews

Google reviews
West Coast Prawn Fishing Pond (Hua) — details & reviews
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Official site
Shalu, Taichung
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Details (access, climate, lodging & more)

Climate & what to wear source

Taichung has a humid subtropical climate. Seasonal temperature differences are mild; October to April is the dry season and May to September the rainy season (June to August sees heavy rainfall and typhoon influence).

MonthAvg ℃High ℃Low ℃Clothing
22.313.4
28.120.1
33.325.5
30.322.2

If the sea gets rough

Indoors, so fine in the rain. It may close temporarily during typhoons.

Things to do in TaichungFor days the boat can't sail — book local tours & tickets.See on Klook →

Nearby spots to combine in one trip

Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.

Source: each captain/guide's public social accounts. Only public handles and URLs are listed. Please contact captains in their preferred language; a premium (non-local) rate is standard given the extra coordination.
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