Dawu Fishing Port Introduction
Dawu Fishing Port is blessed with a unique natural environment, located precisely at the confluence of cold and warm currents, featuring a rare upwelling that contains rich nutrients and abundant marine life, attracting a large number of deep-sea fish to migrate and reside here. The water is deep enough close to shore, allowing fishermen to catch sailfish without venturing far, and especially during the season for oilfish, the port is bustling with boats coming in and out. Surrounding Dawu Fishing Port are several seafood restaurants, such as Fa Hsun Restaurant, Ge's Shop, and Long Feng Restaurant, which offer various seafood dishes, along with local snacks like fresh fish soup, which is quite generous in portion. If you're lucky, you might also find special seafood like lobsters and salmon. A local specialty snack is "Niang Mi Zi" (in Taiwanese), which can be enjoyed raw as sashimi or cooked in various styles including frying, boiling, and grilling, and is rich in calcium. Despite the abundant catch, the coastline features several kilometers of sandy shores, making it less than ideal for constructing a harbor. The persistent silting problem due to drifting sand has long plagued the fishing port, leading fishermen to risk landing on the beaches to catch fish. To better serve the fishermen and promote diversified development, the Fisheries Agency of the Council of Agriculture continues to improve the port with ongoing budget allocations for constructing breakwaters, anti-sand embankments, dredging berths, and building piers. Plans are underway to develop it as a water sports base for snorkeling and jet skiing, as well as a starting point for the blue highway connecting the offshore islands of Green Island and Orchid Island. This initiative aims to enhance local tourism value and boost economic development. Besides enjoying delicious seafood, visitors can also admire the coastal scenery and the Dawu Mountain Range, making it an excellent spot for anglers to cast their lines.
