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Tokai/Chubu Region RV Fishing Adventure Guide

Savor the Pacific’s Bounty on Your Tokai Region RV Fishing Adventure!

Enjoy Tokai Region RV Fishing Adventures!
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What’s different about RV fishing compared to regular fishing trips?
You can camp overnight, making early morning and night fishing easy! Plus you can load tons of gear without clutter – that’s the appeal.
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What kind of fishing spots does the Tokai region have?
Shizuoka ports, Aichi peninsulas, Mie bays, Gifu clear streams… With sea, river, and lake options, you can enjoy incredibly diverse fishing.
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What do you do with the fish you catch? Can you cook them on the spot?
Of course! Keep them fresh in coolers and enjoy seaside cooking and barbecues using the kitchen facilities.
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I see… I’d also like to know about precautions and etiquette!
Taking trash home and respecting local fishing industry are essential. This article explains manners and key points for each prefecture in detail!
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RVs are ideal mobile bases for fishing enthusiasts. Since you can camp overnight near fishing spots, early morning and night fishing become possible. Additionally, there’s ample space to store tackle and fishing gear, making it easy to bring coolers and cooking equipment. Furthermore, the luxury of cooking and enjoying your catch on the spot is unique to RV fishing. The Tokai-Chubu region features diverse fishing spots across sea, river, and lake environments, making it perfectly compatible with RV adventures.


1. Yaizu Port Area

Yaizu Port is a spot where horse mackerel and sardines are actively caught from early morning. Arrive the previous day with your RV and spend a relaxing evening at the port feeling the sea breeze. Cooking freshly caught fish on the spot to savor fresh seafood is exceptional!

Scenery of Yaizu fishing port
Yaizu fishing port
  • Target Fish Species: Horse mackerel, mackerel, sardines (spring-autumn) / Sea bass, rockfish (winter)
  • Best Season: Spring to early summer, autumn particularly abundant
  • Best Times: Early morning and evening are most effective
  • Fishing Tackle: Sabiki rigs, drop-shot rigs
  • Local Information:
    • Parking: RV parking lots near Yaizu Fish Center
    • Tackle Shop: Ishiguro Yaizu Store
    • Fishing License: Not required
  • Precautions: Thoroughly take trash home and be considerate of local fishing industry operations.
Photo of caught sea bass
Sea bass

2. Tago-no-ura Port

At Tago-no-ura Port where night fishing is enjoyable, the comfortable living space of your RV comes in handy. While keeping your catch fresh in coolers, you can take naps inside the vehicle and be immediately ready for the next morning’s fishing – a delightful advantage.

Scenery of Tago-no-ura
  • Target Fish Species: Bigfin reef squid (autumn-winter), black porgy, sea bass
  • Fishing Style: Lures and eging recommended
  • Local Information:
Photo of squid caught by eging
Squid caught by eging technique

1. Chita Peninsula (Katana Port Area)

At family-friendly Katana Port, your RV becomes the base for the whole family. Children can rest inside the vehicle while adults focus on fishing – this kind of experience is possible. You can also visit nearby hot spring facilities to wash off and enjoy a relaxing day.

Scenery of Minami-Chita fishing port
Minami-Chita fishing port
  • Target Fish Species: Horse mackerel, sardines, whiting, flounder
  • Best Season: Summer to autumn
  • Fishing Tackle: Surf casting, light casting
  • Local Information:
    • Parking: Free parking space at Katana Port
    • Tackle Shop: Fishing Ito
    • Precautions: As a popular family fishing spot, practice sharing when crowded.

2. Irago Cape Area (Atsumi Peninsula)

A location where you can enjoy fishing and driving while gazing at the vast sea of Irago Cape. With an RV, you can load plenty of tackle, so you can try lures and rigs to your heart’s content. On good fishing days, on-the-spot barbecuing is also recommended!

Scenery of Irago Cape
Irago Cape
  • Target Fish Species: Red sea bream, flounder, sea bass
  • Fishing Style: Boat fishing, lure fishing
  • Local Information:
Photo of sea bream sashimi
Sea bream sashimi

1. Ago Bay (Shima City)

At Ago Bay, you can enjoy relaxing fishing in calm inlets. Staying overnight in your RV lets you monopolize the beautiful scenery of the bay at sunset. Being able to try raft fishing from early the next morning is also appealing.

Scenery of Kashikojima Port
Kashikojima Port
  • Target Fish Species: Filefish, black porgy, red sea bream
  • Best Season: Year-round (autumn especially recommended)
  • Fishing Style: Raft fishing is popular
  • Local Information:
1. Kashikojima Area

Kashikojima is the central hub of Ago Bay and popular as a base for raft fishing. By boarding rafts in the bay, you can target filefish, black porgy, and red sea bream. Shore fishing is also possible, and family fishing targeting small fish is particularly enjoyable at calm points within the bay.

2. Hamajima Area

Hamajima is located in relatively wide waters within the bay, where diverse fish species can be targeted even from shore fishing. Bigfin reef squid eging from autumn to winter is particularly popular. Additionally, black porgy and grouper are abundant from spring to summer.

Photo of caught filefish
Filefish

2. Gokasho Bay

Nature-rich Gokasho Bay is ideal for long fishing sessions. With an RV, you can observe sea changes carefully while fishing without exhausting your energy. Cooking meals using local ingredients inside your vehicle is also part of the travel fun!

Photo of Minamiise Town Kamimae-ura fishing port
Minamiise Town Kamimae-ura fishing port
  • Target Fish Species: Bigfin reef squid, grouper, yellowtail
  • Fishing Tackle: Eging, jigging
  • Local Information:
    • Parking: Dedicated parking lots at local fishing ports
    • Tackle Shop: FC Minami-Shima
    • Precautions: Follow local rules and strictly avoid inconsiderate parking.
Photo of squid caught by eging
Squid caught by eging technique

1. Nagara River (Gujo Hachiman Area, Gifu City Area)

The Nagara River is famous for friend fishing. Park your RV in riverside parking lots and relax between fishing sessions. You can enjoy luxurious moments camping overnight with the aroma of wild sweetfish while experiencing nature to the fullest.

Scenery of clear stream Nagara River
Clear stream Nagara River
  • Target Fish Species: Sweetfish (June-October), rainbow trout
  • Best Season: Summer
  • Fishing Tackle: Friend fishing, fly fishing
1). Gujo Hachiman Area (Gujo City)
  • Features: Representative area of Nagara River’s clear stream, with active sweetfish friend fishing. Wide river suitable for beginners to advanced anglers. Also popular as a tourist destination, allowing exploration of Gujo Hachiman townscape between fishing.
  • Access: About 10 minutes by car from Tokai-Hokuriku Expressway “Gujo Hachiman IC”.
  • Parking: Free parking lots along Nagara River and dedicated fishing parking spaces available.
  • Tackle Shop: “Medaka Fishing Tackle Shop
  • Fishing License: Required
2). Gifu City Area (Nagara River Park Area)
Photo of salt-grilled trout
Salt-grilled trout

2. Kiso River

Black bass fishing is popular in the wide basin of the Kiso River. With an RV, you can freely tour various points – that’s the attraction. After returning from fishing spots, relaxing inside your vehicle while having strategy meetings with fishing companions is also enjoyable time.

Scenery of Kiso River and Inuyama Castle
Kiso River and Inuyama Castle
  • Target Fish Species: Black bass, bluegill
  • Fishing Style: Lure fishing
1). Inuyama Area (Inuyama City)
  • Features: Middle reaches of Kiso River where fishing with Inuyama Castle as backdrop is enjoyable. Particularly popular black bass fishing spot. Shore fishing as well as boat fishing possible.
  • Access: About 10 minutes by car from Meitetsu Inuyama Station.
  • Parking: Public parking lots below Inuyama Castle and riverside parking spaces (paid) available.
  • Fishing License: Not required (but follow fishing etiquette).
2). Okuwa Area (Nakatsugawa City)
  • Features: Upper reaches clear stream area of Kiso River where trout fishing (rainbow trout, char) is enjoyable. Points suitable for lures and flies are scattered. Many anglers visit in summer seeking coolness.
  • Access: About 20 minutes by car from Chuo Expressway “Nakatsugawa IC”.
  • Parking: Free parking spaces scattered along riverside (RV compatible).
  • Fishing License: Required. Available at local sales locations.

Etiquette and Precautions When Enjoying Fishing

  1. Take trash home: Cleaning fishing spots is important for the next person too.
  2. Follow local rules: Purchase fishing licenses and check fishing prohibited areas.
  3. Safety equipment: Inspect life jackets and fishing tackle in advance.
  4. Parking etiquette: Don’t forget consideration for nearby residents and other anglers.

RVs significantly enhance not only accessibility to fishing spots but also comfort during fishing. You’re free to rest your tired body between fishing sessions or organize fishing tackle inside your vehicle. The privilege of cooking and enjoying fresh catch on the spot is also unique to RVs. Let’s make the most of the rich nature and fishing delights of the Tokai-Chubu region with your RV!

Conclusion: The Appeal of Tokai-Chubu RV Fishing Adventures

RV-based fishing trips in the Tokai-Chubu region are special outdoor experiences that combine freedom and comfort. From sea fishing at Yaizu and Chita Peninsula, to clear stream fishing on the Nagara River, peaceful waters of Ago Bay, and rich nature of Irago Cape. At each spot, you can enjoy the luxury of cooking and savoring your catch on the spot, plus the freedom of travel and accommodation. RVs with ample storage for fishing gear and cooking equipment provide a thoroughly satisfying travel experience for fishing enthusiasts. Use this column as reference to enjoy memorable fishing adventures in the Tokai-Chubu region. When planning your RV fishing trip, please also check out this article.

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