Royapuram Fishing Harbour, Chennai

About Royapuram Fishing Harbour

Royapuram Fishing Port is one of the major fishing grounds for catching fish and crustaceans located at Kasimedu, Chennai, India. It was built in the year 1975, and the fishing port was established in 1984. The port has a capacity to handle about 575 fishing craft but over 1,395 boats use the space.

Interesting facts about Royapuram Fishing Harbour

1. Royapuram Fishing Harbor is one of the most famous angling grounds in Chennai. Situated in a district which is famous for fish, this port is named as one of the busiest fishing centers in Tamil Nadu.
2. If you visit Royapuram Fishing Harbour, you will often discover a place filled with different types of fishing vessels. From the full length, from 40-foot pontoons to sailboats, you'll see them all.
3. It is well known to such an extent that it even has its own one-of-a-kind auction house, which regularly faces crowds of around 30,000 as the freshest catches are sold to neighboring states! Royapuram also has a fishing boat manufacturing unit where you can see huge pontoons being assembled.
4. For all the photographers, travelers and seafood lovers this place should be on your list if you are traveling to Chennai where you can take stunning pictures and amazing seafood.

How to reach Royapuram Fishing Harbour

By Bus:- The nearest bus station to Kasimedu Fishing Harbor is Burma Shell Petrol Bunk which is at a walking distance of 17 minutes.

By Metro:- Near Kasimedu Fishing Harbor is New Washermenpet Metro Station which is 23 minutes walk away.

By Train:- Tondiarpet Railway Station near Kasimedu Fishing Harbor is 35 mins walking distance.

Nearby famous places

• Thyagaraja Swamy and Vadivudai Amman Temple 2.57 Miles Away
• Vadachennai 2.89 Miles Away
• Marina Beach 4.19 Miles Away
• Amir Mahal Palace 4.65 Miles Away
• Marina Beach 5.55 Miles Away
• Valluvar Kottam 5.63 Miles Away
• Luz Church 6.21 Miles Away
• Mylapore Kapaleeswara Temple 6.38 Miles Away