Wuqii Tourist Fishing Harbor Introduction
Wuqiao Fishing Port is the first commercial fishing port in Taichung City, built to develop the fishing industry in central Taiwan and to align with the planning of Taichung Port. The water and land area totals about 60 hectares, and the planned fishing area within the port can accommodate 300 fishing boats under 50 tons. Wuqiao Fishing Port is located approximately on the western coast of Taiwan, in the central waters of the Taiwan Strait, where the tides are significantly influenced by the Pacific Ocean currents. During high tide, seawater flows into the Taiwan Strait from both the north and south, causing a rise in water levels in the central region. During low tide, water retreats to both sides, resulting in significant tidal differences, with an average drop of about 4.5 meters. The seabed topography is gentle, and during low tide, beaches of up to three to four kilometers are exposed, showcasing a dynamic landscape and rich marine ecology. Fishermen often engage in coastal net fishing and shallow sea aquaculture. Due to the effective implementation of leisure fisheries policies, Wuqiao Fishing Port has transformed into a comprehensive leisure fishing port that integrates production, sales, tourism, and entertainment. In the future, with support from various levels of government, the primary goal is to enhance the automation equipment of the fish market, aiming to develop Wuqiao Fishing Port into an eastern-themed fisherman's wharf that stands proud on the international stage, taking it to new heights.
