名立川

名立川 cuts through 新潟県, Japan and offers classic river fishing. The local patterns are the universal river patterns: fish the heads of pools at first light, the deep slow water in the middle of the day, and the tail-outs as light fades. Light tackle and a careful drift go a long way at 名立川 — heavy splashes spook a whole pool.

Location

37.1574, 138.0901 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Fishing Techniques

• For Southern yellowtail amberjack

  When fishing structure, use a heavier leader to prevent break-offs, as yellowtail will often run hard into rocks or reefs.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at 名立川.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to 名立川 should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for 新潟県 before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like 名立川.

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