Chapter 299 - 171: Burst Margin Return Journey_3
The fishing ban in the southeast coastal region generally begins at the start of March and continues until June or July. Lu Province starts a bit later, but the ban still commences from April onwards.
During these four months, large fishing vessels are not allowed to go out to sea, but some of the smaller boats can, and even some fishermen using drift gillnets are not regulated by the fisheries authorities.
Therefore, anglers coming to the coast to fish don’t generally have to worry about the fishing ban. However, if you want to be able to fish at any time, it’s best to apply for a fishing license just in case.
Getting a fishing license is quite straightforward. According to Master Chai, they could easily help Lin Yang with it, and through their conversation, Lin Yang also learned a lot about the seaside.
Three to four hours went by very quickly.
By now, Lin Yang had finally understood why those who liked to go to far-off fishing islands almost always returned after spending a day and a night, as the travel time was too long.
Like today, Lin Yang and his group started fishing around nine in the morning, then fished until after two o’clock, totaling just over five hours of fishing. However, the round-trip journey took seven to eight hours, which was longer than the actual fishing time. And the spot they went to was not even the farthest destination for ocean fishing; the furthest ones could take more than ten hours to reach.
And to be honest, sea fish are similar to predatory freshwater fish in that they are easier to catch at night because many fish are attracted to light. Once the lights on a fishing vessel are turned on, you are likely to haul in a good catch. Of course, to fish successfully, you also need to find the right spot.
The location Master Chai brought Lin Yang to today wasn’t suitable for night fishing, as it was too close to the territorial waters of the three neighboring countries. Everyone knows that relations with the Philippines and Japan aren’t the best, and there are still territorial disputes among the three nations. If you’re unlucky and encounter a fishing vessel from another country, there’s no telling if they might come over to loot.