Japan consists of Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu and numerous other islands.

Therefore, the fish you can catch varies depending on the area.

The fish in Hokkaido and Okinawa differ greatly from those in Honshu and Kyushu,  and the fish in Okinawa are often as colorful as tropical fish, while the fish in Hokkaido are sober, but there are many delicious fish in Hokkaido.

Red sea bream (Madai)
Choerodon azurio (Ira)
Yellowtail (Buri)
Cod (Madara)

In addition to sea fishing, freshwater fishing is also popular.

You can catch so many fish including black bass, snakehead, catfish, and trout .

Especially,it’s well-known that in Hokkaido can catch many trout.

Cherry salmon (Yamame)
Minnow (Ugui)

In case of using bait, it is very fun to catch carp as well as Japanese bitterling, crucian carp, and shrimp.

Carassius cuvieri
(源五郎鮒(gengoroubuna))