明石川

Running through 兵庫県, Japan, 明石川 is the kind of river that fishes well at the right water level. Drop a lure or fly into the bubble line at the head of a pool and let the current swing it past holding fish. Long, slow glides at 明石川 hold the bigger fish; the broken water above and below holds the smaller, more aggressive ones. Stay quiet on the bank — river fish are easily spooked.

Location

34.6499, 134.9816 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in 兵庫県

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across 兵庫県. Conditions at 明石川 may vary.

Japanese seabassJapanese jack mackerelJapanese pilchardJapanese amberjackLargemouth bass

Fishing Techniques

• For Japanese seabass

  Vary your retrieve speed and depth to find what the fish are responding to on any given day; seabass can be quite finicky.

• For Japanese jack mackerel

  Use a slow, steady retrieve with slight twitches to entice strikes, especially when using soft plastics near the bottom.

• For Japanese pilchard

  Use chum to attract schools of pilchards to your fishing location, increasing your chances of a catch.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in 兵庫県.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing 明石川, make sure your licence covers 兵庫県, Japan and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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