Yanzhou Island Fishing Experience 2026: Join Local Fishermen on Pristine Waters

Overview

– Yanzhou Island fishing: join Dengxin Village fishermen on half-day or full-day trips

– Activities: net throwing, crab trapping, squid jigging, sea fishing from traditional wooden boats

– Availability: year-round, peak October–May

– Group size: 2–8 persons per boat

– Cost: ¥150–350/person depending on trip type

– Note: Summer months (June–September) closed for local fishing moratorium

What Makes This Experience Special

YANZHOU ISLAND scene — Huizhou, Guangdong
Dengxin Village fishermen have worked the waters around Yanzhou Island for four generations. Unlike tourist fishing operations that use converted speedboats, Dengxin Village trips use traditional flat-bottomed wooden boats — the same design used for 200 years in these waters.

This is not a theme-park fishing experience. You will cast traditional hand nets, sort your catch by species, and eat what you caught for breakfast or lunch on the boat. The experience is what the local fishermen actually do — minus the commercial packaging.

Fishing Calendar: Year-Round Seasons

Month
Main Catch
Trip Type
Notes

January–February
Sea bream, mackerel
Morning net throwing
Cold water; big fish close to shore

March–April
Squid
Evening squid jigging
Night squid jigging most popular

May–June
Mud crab, shrimp
Morning crab trapping
Mud crab season; easy, productive catches

July–August
CLOSED
—
Local fishing moratorium; no trips

September
Reopen; squid begins
Evening squid jigging
Transition month

October–December
Squid, sea bream, pomfret
Morning fishing / squid jigging
Premium fish season; Nov–Dec best for sea bream

YANZHOU ISLAND view — Huizhou, Guangdong

Trip Options in Detail

Morning Net-Throwing Tour: 04:00–08:00

– Duration: 4 hours; Cost: ¥150/person (minimum 3 persons)

– What you do: accompany the fisherman as he sets traditional cast net; learn to identify fish species

– Breakfast included: fresh noodles or congee cooked on the boat with the morning’s catch

Full-Day Fishing Experience: 06:00–14:00

– Duration: 8 hours; Cost: ¥280/person (minimum 2 persons)

– What you do: deeper water fishing with hand lines; net setting; crab trapping; squid jigging (seasonal)

– Lunch included: fresh catch prepared by the fishermen’s family in Dengxin Village after return

Evening Squid Jigging: 19:00–22:00

– Season: September–April; Cost: ¥180/person

– What you do: traditional squid jigging with brush-style jigs under lanterns

– Catch: typically 5–15 squid per person; fishermen clean and pack your catch

Crab Trapping: Morning Session 06:00–10:00

– Season: May–October; Cost: ¥200/person

– What you do: set crab pots, haul and sort catch; learn to identify male vs. female crabs

What to Expect on the Water

Traditional wooden boats are 6–8 meters long, flat-bottomed, and stable in the shallow bay waters. Life vests are provided and their use is mandatory. Trips depart from the Dengxin Village dock. The fisherman will cancel if sea conditions are unsafe — this is non-negotiable and no payment is required in such cases.

How to Book & What to Bring

– Advance booking: minimum 1 day ahead; 3 days ahead for groups >5 persons

– Cancellation: weather-dependent; full refund if sea conditions unsafe

– Clothing: quick-dry layers; sun hat; light windbreaker for morning sessions

– Footwear: non-slip shoes or water shoes (wet deck is normal)

– Sun protection: SPF 50+ and lip balm — no shade on the boat

– Motion sickness: take medication if susceptible — even calm bay waters can be choppy in afternoon

Author’s Tip: : : Book the morning fishing trip (04:00–08:00 AM) rather than the afternoon option. Morning trips have calmer water, better catch rates, and the sunrise over the Dengxin Village sea is a photographer’s dream. The fishermen are more willing to explain their techniques during the quieter morning hours.

Author’s Tip: : : The best part of this experience is not the fish — it is the story. These fishermen have worked these waters for generations. Ask them about the old days, about the changes in the sea, about how they read the tides. That is the real catch. Also: ask to learn the traditional net-throwing technique — it takes practice but the fishermen will teach you.

Author’s Warning: : : The fishing experience operates October–May only. Summer months (June–September) are closed for the local fishing moratorium. Trips are weather-dependent — heavy rain or strong wind cancels the morning session with full refund. Bring motion sickness medication if you’re prone to seasickness, even on the calm bay waters.

Real Visitor Voice: ““My kids (ages 9 and 12) absolutely loved the crab-trapping section. The fisherman taught them to identify male vs. female crabs and they spent an hour happily sorting their catch. The included breakfast of fresh noodles with the morning’s catch was outstanding.” — Family Chen, visitors from Guangzhou”

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Author Bio

OF Chan has visited 14 coastal and island destinations in Huizhou between 2017-2026, including Xunliao, Yanzhou, Heipai, Turtle Bay, Yandao, and Daya Bay. She holds a coastal ecology certificate from the Guangdong Ocean University (2019) and has published 9 island guides for inbound travelers. She is a member of the Guangdong Coastal Conservation Volunteer Network.