Busan Korea Strait fishing forecast
Busan Korea Strait is a saltwater fishing spot in South Gyeongsang, South Korea. Anglers here target Pacific Bluefin Tuna, Atlantic Bonito, Yellowtail Amberjack. The most productive months are typically May, June, July, August, September, October.
Today’s verdict
Trending down — 5 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
Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Aug 28, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.
What the score means at Busan Korea Strait
Busan Korea Strait currently scores 66 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 29.0 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +22.5
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Current +18.0
- moving water concentrates bait
- Chlorophyll +12.6
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Chlorophyll front +4.9
- a plankton edge — classic feeding line
- Eddy energy +4.7
- mesoscale eddies trap nutrients and bait
What’s biting now
The model expects today: pacific-bluefin-tuna, yellowtail-amberjack, thread-sail-filefish, japanese-seabass, japanese-flathead, swordfish, albacore, pacific-albacore
Bite windows
Best months for Busan Korea Strait:
Score history at this spot
7 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-07-29, 78/100
3 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
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.
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Thunnus orientalis
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Sarda sarda
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Seriola lalandi
Best months by species at Busan Korea Strait
| Pacific Bluefin TunaThunnus orientalis | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic BonitoSarda sarda | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail AmberjackSeriola lalandi |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents As of 2026, South Korea does NOT require a general individual recreational fishing licence for shore or boat angling. The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has announced plans to introduce an angler-licensing scheme, but it is not yet in force. Recreational anglers must still comply with the Fishery Resources Management Act (수산자원관리법): observe minimum catchable lengths (포획금지체장) and closed seasons (금어기), and use only permitted gear — explosives, poisons and electric-shock fishing are prohibited., non-residents Visiting anglers face the same rules: no general angler licence is required (as of 2026), but minimum catch lengths, closed seasons and prohibited-method rules under the Fishery Resources Management Act apply.
- charter — residents Leisure / charter fishing-vessel operators (낚시어선업) are licensed and registered under the Fishing Management and Promotion Act (낚시 관리 및 육성법), administered by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries. Operators must meet safety-inspection and registration requirements; individual paying anglers aboard a registered vessel do not need a personal licence.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only and are PARTIAL for South Korea. As of 2026 no general recreational angler licence is required, but the Fishery Resources Management Act sets minimum catchable lengths (포획금지체장) and closed seasons (금어기) for many species, and prohibits explosives, poisons and electric fishing. Per-species size limits (e.g. red seabream, olive flounder, mackerel, hairtail) are not yet captured here — always check the current rules with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) and the National Institute of Fisheries Science (NIFS) before fishing. Special marine-protected-area and local rules may also apply. FishRadar is not a legal source.
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Nearby spots
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Busan Korea Strait?
Anglers at Busan Korea Strait target Pacific Bluefin Tuna, Atlantic Bonito and Yellowtail Amberjack.
When is the best time to fish Busan Korea Strait?
The most productive months at Busan Korea Strait are typically May, June, July, August, September, October.
What is the fishing forecast for Busan Korea Strait right now?
Busan Korea Strait currently scores 66 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Busan Korea Strait from shore?
Yes — Busan Korea Strait is fishable from shore (offshore-only).
Is the thermocline set up at Busan Korea Strait right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Atlantic Bonito: Chasing the Autumn SpeedstersHow to Catch Yellowtail Kingfish: Taming the Brown BomberHow to Read Tides for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.