Pyeongchang Trout Festival (평창송어축제)

Trout is a member of the salmon family that returns to Pyeongchang in winter. Known for inhabiting clean and cold waters, the trout symbolizes the clean and pristine environment of Pyeongchang. Every winter, Pyeongchang’s rivers are covered with thick ice, and the Pyeongchang Trout Festival draws many visitors who brave the cold to enjoy the event. The festival primarily features ice fishing through small holes drilled in the ice, with popular activities including tent camping at the fishing site and barehand fishing. The festival also offers various winter recreational facilities, such as ice sledding, ensuring fun for both children and adults.

◎ Tip
Home to the coldest winters in Korea, Pyeongchang hosted the Winter Olympics in 2018. Wearing thick clothes and winter equipment to the festival is recommended as most of the events are held outdoors.

Basic Information

Postal Code	25332
Homepage	www.festival700.or.kr
Address	3562 Gyeonggang-ro, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Usage Information

Event End Date	2025-02-02
Event Start Date	2025-01-03
Performance Time	09:00-17:00
Host Organization	Pyeongchang Trout Festival Committee
Host Contact	+82-33-336-4000
Usage Fee	Free (Separate charge may apply on programs and activities; refer to the official website for details)

Detailed Description

Introduction

Trout is a member of the salmon family that returns to Pyeongchang in winter. Known for inhabiting clean and cold waters, the trout symbolizes the clean and pristine environment of Pyeongchang. Every winter, Pyeongchang’s rivers are covered with thick ice, and the Pyeongchang Trout Festival draws many visitors who brave the cold to enjoy the event. The festival primarily features ice fishing through small holes drilled in the ice, with popular activities including tent camping at the fishing site and barehand fishing. The festival also offers various winter recreational facilities, such as ice sledding, ensuring fun for both children and adults.

◎ Tip
Home to the coldest winters in Korea, Pyeongchang hosted the Winter Olympics in 2018. Wearing thick clothes and winter equipment to the festival is recommended as most of the events are held outdoors.

Programs

Tent fishing, ice fishing, bare hand fishing, traditional sledding experience, etc.