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Jeju Island
Giant Trevally & Amberjackvolcanic hotspots
Asia · Fishing World Guide
South Korea.
Fishing in South Korea 2026: Permits, Best Spots, Charters & Costs
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target species
Yes
license needed
Apr–Dec
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
Yes.
Freshwater fishing permit: From 5.000-20.000 KRW (~3-14 EUR). Coast: Often free.
›All license details
- Where to apply?
- At local fishing clubs, tackle shops or at pay lakes (Naeracksi).
- Cost
- Freshwater fishing permit: From 5.000-20.000 KRW (~3-14 EUR). Coast: Often free.
- Validity
- Day or season tickets
- Available online?
- Yes
South Korea has a HUGE fishing culture — over 8 million anglers! Coastal fishing and Squid-Jigging are national hobbies. Night fishing from the harbor for squid is a unique experience. Pay lakes (Naeracksi) are everywhere.
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
Squid: September-December. Bass: April-October. Jeju GT: Summer. Possible year-round.
Where to fish?
The top waters.
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Chungju Reservoir
Largemouth Bass & Northern Snakeheadlargest inland lake
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Andong Lake
Bass mecca with international tournaments
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Namhae Coast
Sea Bream & Squid in picturesque bays
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Han River in Seoul
River Carp & Wels Catfish in the middle of the metropolis
What's biting?
Your target species.
›+3 more species
Squid (Tintenfisch)Sea Bream (Madai)Snakehead
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
Few formal closed seasons for sport anglers. Regional restrictions.
Catch limits
Catch limits
Moderate limits. Pay lakes: Own rules (usually take-home allowed).
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Dynamite, poison prohibited. Nets only for commercial fishermen.
Catch & release
Catch & release
Increasing at reservoirs. Pay lakes: Take-home is the standard.
What does it cost?
3-14 €
License
Coast: Often free. Freshwater: 3-14 EUR/day. Pay lakes: 15-30 EUR.
150-500 USD
Guide per day
150-500 USD/day depending on species and region.
40-80 USD
Daily budget
Budget: 40-80 USD. Comfort: 150-400 USD.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
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All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
At local fishing clubs, tackle shops or at pay lakes (Naeracksi). — South Korea has a HUGE fishing culture — over 8 million anglers! Coastal fishing and Squid-Jigging are national hobbies. Night fishing from the harbor for squid is a unique experience. Pay lakes (Naeracksi) are everywhere.
Rules in detail
Squid-Jigging at night from the harbor is THE Korean fishing experience! Thousands do it every weekend on the coast.
Freshwater
Reservoirs stocked with Largemouth Bass. Han River. Korean pay lakes everywhere.
Saltwater
Three coasts! East Sea, Yellow Sea, South Sea. Jeju for GT. Squid-Jigging is legendary!
Equipment
EXCELLENT tackle shops! Korean and Japanese brands. High-tech equipment everywhere.
Guides
Jeju Charter: 200-500 USD/day. Bass Guide: 150-300 USD/day.
Getting there
Flights to Seoul (Incheon). KTX high-speed train. Rental car. Excellent infrastructure.
Safety
Very safe country. Typhoon season (July-September). Heat in summer.
Customs & fish export
Visa-free for EU citizens (90 days). Fishing equipment no problem.
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: April 11, 2026
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