FISHING REGULATION

Country: JP
Jurisdiction: 日本 (Japan)
Authority: Fisheries Agency of Japan (水産庁, Suisan-chō)

Species: japanese-red-seabream
Common Names: Madai
真鯛
Tai
マダイ
Red Snapper JP

Size Limits:
  Minimum: 25.0 cm (9.8 inches)
  Maximum:  cm ( inches)
  Slot Limit: False

Bag Limits:
  Daily: 10 fish
  Possession:  fish
  Annual:  fish

Season:
  Open Dates: 
  Close Dates: 
  Closed All Year: False

Notes: Madai (Pagrus major) is one of Japan's most iconic fish. Most prefectures suggest 25 cm min size. Spring spawning closure (March-April) observed voluntarily.

Source: https://www.jfa.maff.go.jp/j/yusyutu/recreation/
Last Verified: 2026-04-29