Squid fishing season has begun! Grab the kiddos, pack your wine, and prepare to enjoy one of Hong Kong’s favorite evening pastimes during summer. The season of squid fishing goes from the end of April to early September. Harvesting is easy during this period and it peaks after the Dragon Boat Festival right towards the beginning of September because the squid has grown up during this period. We’ve updated our guide to include an exclusive squid fishing staycation package, read on!
Squid Fishing Season In Hong Kong: April (end) – September
The squid fishing season is upon us, offering a fun evening activity perfect for all ages! Discover the Gold Coast Hotel's exclusive Squid Night Fishing Room Package, available from HK$1,750 per room and includes a one-night stay in a Deluxe Seaview Room with breakfast for two. Kick off the activities on May 26, 2024, by registering at 3:00 PM at the hotel reception. At 4:00 PM, depart by coach to Lei Yue Mun Pier where an early seafood dinner awaits at 5:00 PM. Post-dinner, at 6:00 PM, embark on a thrilling boat trip for squid catching. Experience the joy of catching your own squid and savoring it fresh, prepared right on the spot. The adventure wraps up with a return to the hotel by 10:00 PM. Additional perks include round-trip transfers between the hotel and the pier, a complimentary in-room minibar, and access to the hotel’s gymnasium and swimming pools.
Gold Coast Hotel, 1 Castle Peak Road, Hong Kong, +852 24528888, info@goldcoasthotel.com.hk, https://www.sino-hotels.com/en/hk/gold-coast-hotel
This affordable and convenient squid fishing tour is perfect for first-timers looking to try squid fishing! For HK$295 per person, families will travel along the Victoria Harbour and learn how to catch squid on the cruise. The crew will then cook up the caught squid for all to enjoy. This is a night adventure and takes a total of 4-hours (7pm-11pm).
Harbour Squid Tour, Central Harbour, Hong Kong, Book Up!
Victoria Habour Night Squid Fishing Experience, Kwun Tong, Hong Kong, reserve here
Jubilee and their lovely team will pick you up and your squishing crew of up to 30 friends from your harbor of choice (TST, Central, Kowloon City, Kwun Tung, or Shau Kei Wan) and then ride for a nighttime squid fishing extravaganza! Join in the fun with kids in catching the slippery little guys (lots of laughs guaranteed here) amidst a sea of very bright lights or sit back and enjoy the ride (fishing is not required). The friendly Jubilee team will cook your catch on board straight away. No worries if fishing is not your forte – you won’t go hungry with the full Vietnames buffet served on board.
A nighttime adventure the whole crew will love!
Squid fishing is only available at night (7pm - 11pm), so it’s more suitable for older kids and adults.
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