Fishing Spots ＞ East Asia (CN/KR)
Yellowtail amberjack/Hairtail/Boat jigging（麗水・楸子島）
1 captains listed · sea category. A spot in Yeosu/Chuja (East Asia (CN/KR)) targeting Yellowtail amberjack/Hairtail/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 @yeosu_bkh ›Yeosu is a port town in Jeollanam-do on South Korea's southern coast. The gateway is Yeosu Airport (RSU, about 9 km from the city center, roughly 20 minutes by taxi). From Seoul, the KTX Jeolla Line directly connects Yongsan Station and Yeosu EXPO Station, and there are air routes as well. For Chuja Island, the standard approach is to take a ferry from Yeosu or Jeju.
| From | Route | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seoul (Yongsan Station) | KTX Jeolla Line (Yongsan - Iksan - Jeonju - Suncheon - Yeocheon - Yeosu EXPO) | About 2 hours 48 minutes to 3 hours 40 minutes | Departs from Yongsan Station, not Seoul Station. About 15 services each way per day (as of December 2025). Some sections run via conventional lines and take longer. |
| Seoul (Gimpo/Incheon) | Air route to Yeosu Airport (RSU) | Domestic flights between Seoul and Yeosu. Frequency and duration vary by airline, so confirm in advance. | |
| Yeosu Airport (RSU) | Taxi | About 20 minutes | About 9 km from the airport to the city center. |
| Yeosu (coastal ports) | Ferry / fishing boat (charter) | Boats for amberjack, squid, rockfish and other offshore reef/boat fishing depart from the ports. For the Chuja Island area, use a ferry. Departure times and durations vary by service (e.g., about 3 hours to a point roughly 90 km offshore from Yeosu). |
Coordinates: 34.74, 127.74（Open in Google Maps）
Yellowtail amberjack/Hairtail/Boat jigging
Amberjack (yellowtail and yellowtail amberjack types) generally peak in spring (March-May) and autumn (roughly August-November, peaking in autumn); yellowtail amberjack favor warm water and are harder to target in winter. Rockfish are generally best in the cool-water period from autumn to spring (winter being the high season). Off Yeosu, squid (squid metal jigging) has a track record in summer (good catch reports in June). No definitive official seasonal data specific to Yeosu could be confirmed; the above is a guideline based on the general seasons for amberjack and rockfish.
◎ peak: Sep–Nov · ○ in season: Apr–Dec
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For Yellowtail amberjack Hairtail Topwater casting and jigging are the mainstays.
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Yeosu has a humid subtropical climate with distinct seasons. Summer (June-August) is hot and humid with concentrated rainy-season rainfall, while winter (December-February) is dry and cold, with mornings and evenings sometimes dropping below freezing. Annual precipitation is about 1,500 mm. The easiest times for sightseeing and activities are spring (April-May) and autumn (October). The coast is prone to wind, which lowers the perceived temperature, so an extra layer of outerwear is reassuring.
| Month | Avg ℃ | High ℃ | Low ℃ | Clothing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | -2 | Heavy coat or down jacket, gloves. Below freezing in the mornings and evenings. | |
| 9 | 8 | 0 | Winter coat, windproof outerwear. | |
| 12 | 12 | 3 | Coat to heavy jacket; windproof gear at the seaside. | |
| 16 | 18 | 9 | Light jacket, outerwear for mornings and evenings. | |
| 21 | 22 | 13 | Long sleeves plus a light layer; short sleeves possible during the day. | |
| 24 | 25 | 16 | Short sleeves plus a light long-sleeve layer; rain gear essential with the start of the rainy season. | |
| 27 | 28 | 22 | Short sleeves with breathability in mind; rain gear and sun protection. | |
| 29 | 29 | 23 | Short sleeves, hat, sunburn protection; hot and humid. | |
| 26 | 26 | 18 | Short sleeves plus a light long-sleeve layer; watch for typhoons and rain. | |
| 21 | 21 | 12 | Long sleeves plus a light jacket; ideal for outings. | |
| 15 | 14 | 9 | Jacket or light coat; windproofing at the seaside. | |
| 10 | 9 | -1 | Heavy coat or down jacket; below freezing in the mornings and evenings. |
| Class | Property | Price (approx) | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-end | Sono Calm Yeosu（ソノカーム麗水／旧 The MVL Hotel Yeosu） | About 13,000-20,000 yen and up per night (around USD 109-134) | A high-rise hotel right by Yeosu EXPO Ocean Park, overlooking the sea and marina. With a rooftop ocean view, a summer pool, and a spa and restaurants, it is the city's premier luxury accommodation. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | Utop Marina Hotel & Resort（ユートップマリーナホテル） | About 7,000-12,000 yen and up per night (around USD 49-70) | Adjacent to EXPO Station and the marina, with rooms offering marina views. The complex has shops and restaurants, and the spacious grounds are convenient for strolling at this large resort. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| High-end | Yeosu Venezia Hotel & Resort（麗水ベネチアホテル） | About 8,000-13,000 yen and up per night (around USD 58-90) | Waterfront location with popular harbor-view rooms. Highly rated as a sightseeing base, this resort hotel offers good access for night-view viewing as well. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Shilla Stay Yeosu Expo Station（新羅ステイ麗水EXPO駅） | About 7,000-11,000 yen and up per night (around USD 51-80) | A four-star business hotel very close to EXPO Station. Modern, comfortable rooms, free Wi-Fi, and a 24-hour business center. A reliable choice for those prioritizing access. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Hotel Foreheim Yeosu（ホテル フォアハイム麗水） | About 6,000-10,000 yen per night | A mid-size hotel near EXPO and the city center. Clean rooms with a good balance of cost performance, easy to use as a sightseeing base. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Standard | Hidden Cliff／Hotel Ramonce 系の中級ホテル（EXPO周辺） | About 6,000-10,000 yen per night | Mid-range hotels dotted around EXPO Station. Close to the sea and station, suited to multi-night stays. Standard facilities but a good location, fitting for families and groups. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | Backpackers in Yeosu Hostel（バックパッカーズ・イン麗水） | About 3,300 yen and up per night | A guesthouse within walking distance of EXPO Ocean Park and EXPO Station. All 25 rooms are spacious, with shared dormitories and ondol rooms available, and it is clean. Suited to small groups and solo travelers. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | Beluga Guest House（ベルーガゲストハウス） | About 5,700 yen and up per night | A reasonably priced guesthouse in the city of Yeosu. Popular with backpackers and solo travelers, with good access as a sightseeing base. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Budget | Nabizam Motel（ナビザムモーテル） | About 3,300 yen and up per night | A budget motel in Yeosu. Minimal facilities but clean, suited to travelers wanting to keep lodging costs down. Affordable for short stays. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| Name | Cuisine | Budget | Highlights | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ノレミケジャン（놀이미게장 / 麗水特選定食） | Ganjang-gejang and local set meal | About 2,000-3,500 yen per person | A special set meal including Yeosu's signature gejang (soy-marinated crab) and galchi-jorim (braised hairtail). Enjoy a Yeosu-style selection using local fish. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| 元祖トゥッコビケジャン（원조뚝거비게장） | Ganjang-gejang specialty restaurant | About 2,000-3,500 yen per person | A long-established gejang restaurant well known in Yeosu. Its signature is a soy-marinated blue crab set meal, praised for a rich seasoning that goes well with white rice. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| 鳳山ケジャンペッパン通りの専門店（봉산게장백반거리） | Gejang-baekban (crab soy-marinade set meal) | About 2,000-3,000 yen per person | A street in Bongsan-dong, Yeosu, lined with gejang specialty restaurants. An area where you can compare Yeosu specialties such as ganjang-gejang made with stone crab. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| 麗水チョンダウンレストラン（여수 정다운식당） | Seafood and local cuisine (gejang) | About 2,000-3,500 yen per person | A renovated restaurant in the Dolsan-eup area. Serving fresh seafood dishes centered on gejang. Open 10:00-21:30. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| 麗水韓定食（ヨスハンジョンシク）の専門店 | Korean set meal (local fish focused) | About 2,500-5,000 yen per person | A Yeosu-style set meal centered on sashimi and grilled local fish, with local dishes filling the table. With its many dishes, you can taste Yeosu's food culture all at once. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| 亀食堂（거북식당） | Ganjang-gejang | About 2,000-3,500 yen per person | A popular ganjang-gejang spot in Yeosu. Bustling with locals and tourists at lunchtime. Its signature dish is soy-marinated crab, known as a rice thief. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
| ハモ（갯장어・ゲジャンオ）料理店 | Conger pike (hamo) shabu and blanched | About 3,000-5,000 yen per person (market price) | Shabu-shabu and blanched dishes using conger pike (getjangeo), Yeosu's signature summer delicacy. Specialty restaurants handling fresh local catch are dotted around the city and Dolsan area. | Google reviewsTripAdvisor |
Nearby spots easy to combine into one trip (straight-line distance). See the map above for locations.