Fishing in Iriomote Island

What is fishing in Iriomote Island?

The Yaeyama Islands are the perfect fishing grounds because of their beautiful ocean and mild climate, which provides plenty of bait.

Among them, Iriomote Island is one of the best fishing spots in Japan in terms of the number and variety of fish because of the fresh water rivers flowing into the sea!

In addition, the fish in the sea around Yaeyama, where fishing is not actively practiced, are not accustomed to fishing and will easily bite the bait!

Fishing in Iriomote Island, where such a perfect environment is available, is a must!

It is possible to spend more time on the bait than on catching fish!

Fishing is easy, even for first-time anglers, and the excitement of catching a fish is unmatched by any other activity!

Fish of Iriomote Island

The most commonly caught fish are colorful tropical fish, such as reddish-reddish, vermilion snapper, yellow bitterling, and many others! Some people have even caught reddies as large as 90 cm...!

Iriomote Island has one of the largest number and variety of fish in Japan! You may encounter rare fish that can only be found here! Let's enjoy fishing in the treasure hunting category!

Recommended Fishing Tours in Iriomote Island

Half Day] Beginners welcome! Near-shore Fishing Experience Tour

A hands-off fishing tour by boat!

No problem at all, even for first-timers! You can enjoy boat fishing without any help.

Furthermore, the fish caught can be eaten at taverns!

Aiming for big game! One-day fishing tour

We went to the northeast area of Iriomote Island by boat for big fish!

Anyone can participate with the support of an experienced guide.

All necessary equipment is available for free rental!

For fishing
Optimal attire and personal belongings

attire

Fishing is an activity that takes place at sea, so it is basically recommended to wear clothes that can get wet all over.

It is advisable to wear a bathing suit. Leggings or other garments are recommended to be worn if available.

(Short sleeves and shorts are okay, but it is better not to expose skin to prevent sunburn and injuries such as abrasions.)

We will lend you shoes for your feet, so you can wear sandals.

personal effects

(hand) towel

Since this will be a wash activity, we recommend that you bring several towels.

Many people regret that they should have brought not only body wipes but also sweat wipes, so it is a good idea to bring a few extra.

plastic bag

It helps to put wet or soiled items in it.

It is better to have some plastic bags because if you put them in the bag wet, even other things will get wet.

Be careful of strong sunlight

Ultraviolet rays in Iriomote Island are said to be 1.5 times higher than those in Honshu.

The sunlight in Iriomotejima is so intense that when snorkeling, you are so immersed in the water and so absorbed in the beauty of the sea that you sometimes find yourself in a state of bright red burns.

Therefore, a sunscreen rash guard is an essential item.
Also, places that do not normally get sunburned, such as lips and hair, will also get sunburned, so we recommend that you take as much UV protection as possible.

summary

Iriomote Island has many fascinating natural wonders. I think it will be a special memory that you cannot feel in daily life to go through such great nature with only your body!

Fishing in Iriomote Island is a different and attractive activity with beautiful sea.

You can also enjoy Iriomote Island by combining it with other activities such as snorkeling and SUP at spectacular beaches!

Why not enjoy the island known as "Japan's last unexplored region?"