Japanese whiting
| Spot | Breakwater |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Common |
| In-game size | 15~28cm |
| Best time | ☀️ bites in daytime · 🌿 summer |
About this fish
A slender fish of sandy beaches and shallow seas that dives into the sand when startled. A welcome summer catch on long casts.
Looks and how to tell it apart
A slender, light yellowish-brown fish with a silvery sheen and a pointed snout. Usually 15 to 25cm.
Where it lives
Lives in schools on sandy beaches and shallow seas, eating worms and small crustaceans in the sand, and dives into the sand when startled.
When it bites
Comes close to sandy beaches in warm summer water and is active by day.
Catching one for real
Cast ragworms far out from a sandy beach and retrieve slowly. A bite shows as little taps on the rod tip.
From a sandy beach or breakwater, cast a ledger rig with ragworm far out and retrieve slowly. A bite shows as little taps on the rod tip. A nice summer fishery near swimming beaches.
Rules to follow
No nationwide closed season or size limit is known, but local ordinances may apply, so check before you go.