Coastal fishing in Dalian is mainly based on coastal parks in the south of the city, such as the wave dam of Haizhiyun Park (Donghai Park), the south dam of Laohutan Fishing Port, the reef area in the southeast corner of Fujiazhuang seaside, the wave dam of Golden Beach Bathhouse, Xinghaiwan Square, and the breeding dock in the westernmost part of Heishi Reef Belt Park. These fishing spots have a good environment and are suitable for family leisure fishing. The disadvantage is that there are fewer kinds of fishing. Main fish species: six-line fish (called zigou fish in Dalian dialect) and snakehead fish.

The south sea area of Bangchui Island Scenic Area, Cao Shi Village Scenic Area, Yanwoling Scenic Area, Shimiaozi Farm on Lushun South Road (10 yuan/person), Longwangtang Xigou, Qiandongwan of Bihai Mountain Villa in Dalian Bay (ticket 5 yuan), Xishan viewing platform and wharf in Jinshitan are all remote, with few buses arriving and few tourists and fishermen, so the fishing results are also considerable. Main species: sea bass (called zigou fish in Dalian dialect), snakehead, and occasionally sea bass, high-eyed sole, Huang Ankang, barracuda, etc.