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안성 동막골 빙어축제

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Gyeonggi-do

안성 동막골 빙어축제

안성 동막골 빙어축제 is a seasonal festival in Korea — check official dates and program before you visit.

FESTSTAGELimited-time festival — plan around the dates

Why go

Anseong Dongmakgol Smelt Fishing Festival is a winter ice-fishing experience held on a rural reservoir, leaning into the Korean tradition of pulling tiny pond smelt (binga-eo) through holes in frozen lakes. Organizers run staffed fishing zones with rented gear, on-site grilling and frying stations for the catch, and family-friendly side activities like ice sledding and traditional games. Compared to the more famous Hwacheon Sancheoneo trout festival, Anseong's version is smaller and more localized, which makes it more relaxed for visitors who want a real ice-fishing experience without the dense crowds. It works as a Gyeonggi-based winter day trip from Seoul.

Quick highlights

  • Frozen-lake smelt ice fishing on a rural reservoir
  • Rental gear and on-site grilling stations
  • Ice sledding and traditional winter games
  • Quieter alternative to Hwacheon Sancheoneo
  • Day trip from Seoul in winter

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