Hokkaido Northeast fishing forecast
Hokkaido Northeast is a saltwater fishing spot in Hokkaido, Japan. Anglers here target Pacific Salmon, Pacific Halibut, Atlantic Cod. The most productive months are typically June, July, August, September, October.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #354 of 409 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending down — 4 points below this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 15.0 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 18 km/h from SSW, gusting 25 km/h |
| Wave height | 1.7 m at 9 s |
| Current | 0.03 m/s toward NW |
| Pressure | 1022 hPa |
| Depth | 155 m |
| Cloud cover | 0% |
| Chlorophyll | 1.52 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 32.9 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 23 m |
| UV index | 3 |
| Wind sea | 0.2 m at 2 s |
| Ground swell | 1.7 m at 9 s from N |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.03 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 2.2 °C cooler than the October average of 17.2 °C. Cooler-than-normal water slows the bite for warm-water species and holds cool-water species shallower for longer. The water is mixed to about 45.0 m, so surface temperature carries well down the water column.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Hokkaido Northeast
Hokkaido Northeast currently scores 57 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 15.0 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +25.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Chlorophyll +18.0
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Wind +8.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Waves +7.7
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Barometric pressure +3.3
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
- Current +2.7
- moving water concentrates bait
What’s biting now
The model expects today: japanese-amberjack, pacific-cod, olive-flounder, thread-sail-filefish, japanese-red-seabream, japanese-spanish-mackerel, japanese-seabass, japanese-flathead
Bite windows
Best months for Hokkaido Northeast:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-10-19, 66/100
8 points below the same day last week
About this spot
Open coastal saltwater — conditions and safety depend heavily on the live wind, wave, and tide forecast, so check them before you head out.
Approximate bottom depth: 155 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore ground
What you can catch
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Oncorhynchus spp.
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Hippoglossus stenolepis
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Gadus morhua
Best months by species at Hokkaido Northeast
| Pacific SalmonOncorhynchus spp. | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific HalibutHippoglossus stenolepis | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic CodGadus morhua |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents No general national licence for shore-based recreational sea fishing. What binds you is the prefectural fisheries adjustment rule (都道府県漁業調整規則): permitted gear and methods, prohibited areas, closed periods, per-species size limits and restrictions on fishing under lights are all set there. Do not enter posted commercial fishing-rights areas (漁業権). Recreational bluefin tuna additionally requires a national notification — see the species rule., non-residents Same rules apply. Tourists fishing from a charter boat fish under the operator's arrangements, but the prefectural rules still bind the angler. The Fisheries Agency publishes a leaflet for foreign recreational fishers.
- freshwater-recreational — residents Inland fishing requires a "yugyoken" (遊漁券) issued by the local fisheries cooperative for the specific river or lake, sold per-day or per-season at tackle shops and convenience stores near the water., non-residents Same yugyoken requirement applies to visitors.
Some rules may have changed since our last verification — always confirm with the authority before you fish.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. Japanese recreational fishing rules are set at the prefectural level (都道府県漁業調整規則) and vary between neighbouring prefectures. Always verify with the prefecture and the local fisheries cooperative (漁業協同組合) before fishing, and never enter posted commercial fishing-rights zones. Bluefin tuna rules change during the season without notice — check the Fisheries Agency page on the day you fish.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Hokkaido Northeast?
Anglers at Hokkaido Northeast target Pacific Salmon, Pacific Halibut and Atlantic Cod.
When is the best time to fish Hokkaido Northeast?
The most productive months at Hokkaido Northeast are typically June, July, August, September, October.
What is the fishing forecast for Hokkaido Northeast right now?
Hokkaido Northeast currently scores 57 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Is the thermocline set up at Hokkaido Northeast right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Hokkaido Northeast?
The scored point sits over roughly 155 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Salmon: Kings, Coho, and SockeyeHow to Catch Pacific Halibut: The Barn Door of the North PacificHow to Read Tides for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.