Pyeongchang Trout Festival (평창송어축제)

In the past, winters in this region were unforgiving. Heavy snowfalls buried villages, and neighbors would stretch ropes between their homes, carving tunnels through the snow to find their way from one house to another. When the bitter winds sweeping across the river caused the shallow channels to freeze and merge early in the season, people would hammer at large rocks beneath the ice catch fish and secure a precious meal. Today, the hardships endured by our ancestors have been transformed into celebration. Every year from late December through late January, the Pyeongchang Trout Festival brings this winter heritage to life under the theme, “A Winter Story of Snow, Ice, and Trout.” Visitors can experience the thrill of trout fishing on the frozen Odaecheon Stream, where the crystal-clear ice reveals fish swimming beneath the surface. Along with a variety of winter activities, the festival offers an opportunity to enjoy the true charm and excitement of a Korean winter.

Event Program

Ice Fishing, Tent Fishing, Children’s Fishing Zone, Golden Trout Bare-Handed Catching, and Ice Plaza Activities  

Start date

2026-01-09  

End Date

2026-02-09  

Performance Time

09:00 ~ 17:00  

Venue

Pyeongchang Trout Festival Venue  

Fee

Paid  

Host Company

Pyeongchang Trout Festival Committee  

Host's Contact Information

+82-33-336-4000  

Introduction

The Pyeongchang Trout Festival takes place during winter in Pyeongchang, 700 meters above sea level. Visitors to the festival can enjoy a variety of programs including ice and lure fishing for trout, snow programs, ice programs, folk programs, and more. Any trout caught from ice fishing and lure fishing can be prepared right away in different dishes at a nearby restaurant.

Programs

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