13 Best Fishing Trips in Okinawa

Fishing off Naha is easy to set up: boats leave from the city, gear and bait come with them, and nobody minds if you’ve never held a rod. Ask whether they’ll cook the catch; gurukun, Okinawa’s prefectural fish, is very good deep-fried.

2.Okinawa Half-Day Fishing Charter (includes fishing gear and bait, ages 3+ welcome)

Fish Okinawa’s coastal waters on a beginner-friendly half-day boat trip, with gear, bait and crew help included. Plan for changing sea conditions.

★ 4.4

“Highly recommended! Three of us caught over 20 fish in total, guaranteeing everyone caught something. The crew also helped with photos and videos! Excellent!”

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3.Half-Day Fishing Experience in Naha with Pick up & Drop off Service

Fish Okinawa’s waters on a beginner-friendly half-day trip from Naha, then arrange to have your catch cooked nearby. No hotel pickup is included.

★ 4.2

“Location: It's very convenient if you drive yourself, not far from Naha city, and there's plenty of free parking at the pier. Facilities: They're okay. I didn't catch any fish, but my friend caught a small one. Other people on the boat, working in pairs,…”

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4.Beginner-Friendly Sea Fishing Trip From Naha – Kadena-Cho

Join us on a thrilling sea fishing adventure in Naha 2023! Perfect for beginners, discover the excitement of reeling in your first catch. Limited spots available, book now!

★ 4.5

“Our first fishing experience and it was great. The guides provided us with all the equipment necessary and we manager to catch an almost 3 foot fish that we were able to cook at a nearby market. Our captain Ryu sent us the pictures and…”

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9.Naha Okinawa 3-Hour Fishing Experience with Local Experts

Fish Okinawa’s waters on a three-hour Naha boat trip, with hands-on help from the captain, gear aboard, and an optional meal made from your catch.

★ 5.0

“The staff were attentive and responsible, and even helped take photos and videos. We were extremely lucky today; it was our first time sea fishing, and we got a bite within one minute of dropping the line, followed by catching two fish on a single…”

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11.Okinawa: Half-Day Fishing Trip with Local Fisherman

Experience Okinawa's maritime spirit with a half-day fishing trip led by local fishermen. Learn traditional techniques, enjoy coastal views, and catch Gurukun fish.

★ 5.0

“First time fishing and it was amazing Debby and Elisa were great, very knowledgeable and lots of fun, and the views were amazing from the boat would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Okinawa!”

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