Areas

Niigata and Sado

Niigata and Sado form one practical Sea of Japan fishing area, linking a long mainland coast with an offshore island. Seasonal inshore fish and bottom species provide varied targets, but wind, swell and travel conditions can change quickly. Access varies, so check current local signs and rules before fishing.

Prefectures: Niigata
Waters: Sea of Japan

Fish you can catch in this area

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Main fishing facilities in this area

Ishiji Fishing Center

Niigata

A managed fishing facility on the Ishiji coast in Kashiwazaki, open mid-March through November with rod rental and bait for sale.

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Izumozaki Fishing Bridge

Niigata

A free fishing pier and breakwater beside Izumozaki Port, open sunrise to sunset from April through November, with parking and toilets.

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Naoetsu Port No.3 East Breakwater Fishing Ground

Niigata

A reservation-based managed breakwater facing the open Sea of Japan, run by NPO Happy Fishing; life jackets are mandatory.

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Niigata Higashi Port No.2 East Breakwater Fishing Ground

Niigata

An NPO-run managed fishing breakwater at Niigata East Port with reservation-based entry, a site office and toilets.

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Seasons, sizes and eating quality are general guides. Rules change, so check the latest prefectural, fishery-cooperative and site rules before fishing. This app provides general information, not legal advice.