Longfeng Harbor Fresh-Catch Seafood | Miaoli Signature Dish

Longfeng Harbor is the largest weekend fish market in Miaoli County. Each afternoon, once the 1:30 p.m. fish auction wraps up, eleven fresh fish stalls immediately open for retail — black pomfret, mullet, flower crab, and small squid appear in turn. Four cooked-food stalls beside the harbor offer cook-to-order service: you pick the fish, the vendor cooks it. It is the most direct "sea-to-table" experience on Taiwan's west coast.

What is Longfeng Harbor Fresh-Catch Seafood

Longfeng Harbor is located in Zhunan Township, Miaoli County, and is the largest weekend fish market in Miaoli County, with eleven fresh fish retail stalls and four cooked-food service stalls. Common catch varies by season and includes black pomfret, mullet (abundant in winter), flower crab, small squid (lock tube squid), wahoo (tuo fish), and ribbonfish — typical species along Taiwan's west coast. From 1:30 p.m. each day, after the on-site fish auction, the fresh fish stalls begin selling the day's catch; customers can select their own fish and shellfish and hand them to the cooked-food stalls for cook-to-order preparation (steaming, soup, three-cup cooking, etc.).

Shihnang Wanjia's "Longfeng Harbor Day Trip Guide" and Zhunan Township Office tourism information both provide clear introductions; the Miaoli Slow Fish Coast feature also lists Longfeng Harbor as one of the significant fish culture sites along the Miaoli coast. There are no large restaurants near the harbor; dining is mainly in the semi-outdoor style of the cooked-food stalls, with an unpretentious atmosphere suitable for families or small group meals with flexible combinations. Winter (November to January) is mullet season; at this time large quantities of mullet are unloaded at the harbor, and some vendors sell mullet roe (dried or fresh) on the spot — a winter-only highlight at Longfeng Harbor.

How to eat it authentically

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Pick your own, then hand it over for cookingAfter selecting your catch at the fresh fish stall, bring it in the bag to a cooked-food stall and ask the vendor to cook it. Steaming best preserves the natural sweetness; three-cup cooking suits crabs and squid.

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Head out at 1:30 p.m.The freshest catch is at its most abundant right after the 1:30 p.m. auction ends and retail opens. If you arrive in the late afternoon, fewer choices remain.

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Winter mullet seasonFrom November to January, during the mullet run, large batches of mullet are unloaded at the harbor. Fresh mullet roe is available on the spot — softer than the dried commercial version, a rare limited-period find.

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Flower crab in seasonFlower crab is a common catch at Longfeng Harbor. When buying, check that the shell is plump and the legs are intact; ask the vendor to steam it — about twenty to thirty minutes — and do not rush them.

Local knowledge

Verified sources

Shihnang Wanjia's "Longfeng Harbor Day Trip Guide" and Zhunan Township Office tourism information confirm Longfeng Harbor as Miaoli County's top weekend fish market, with eleven fresh fish stalls and four cooked-food stalls.
The Miaoli Slow Fish Coast feature lists Longfeng Harbor as a significant fish culture site along the Miaoli coast; the daily 1:30 p.m. fish auction is the recorded time.

Visitor tips

Longfeng Harbor's car park fills up on weekends; arriving and parking before 1 p.m. is recommended, as crowds surge into the fresh fish stall area quickly once the auction starts.
Cook-to-order fees are charged separately, usually based on the weight of the catch and the cooking method. Confirm the cost with the vendor beforehand to avoid surprise bills.
If you are taking catch home, bring your own cooling equipment (a cooler or insulated bag). Crushed ice is sometimes available at the harbor, but reliability is low in summer — bring your own.

Sources: Shihnang Wanjia Longfeng Harbor day trip guide; Zhunan Township Office tourism information; Miaoli Slow Fish Coast feature. Photos pending Dio's on-site shoot.

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