Gone Fishin’

got my first fishing rod at the age of 14 as a present from my Dad. Since then, I’ve considered fishing as one of the best ways to spend a weekend over. I’ve been here more than once and each visit has always been a pleasant experience no matter if I was with my family or in the company of friends and after yesterday’s visit, I am convinced that this place deserves its own (long-overdue) post.

 

Co Jordan in Consolacion (almost close to Lilo-an which is approximately an hour’s drive away from Cebu City) is a sizable bangus (milkfish) pond and talaba (oyster) farm which has gone beyond conventional operations by converting the place into a leisure/seafood restaurant. You could rent makeshift fishing rods made of bamboo, complete with the line, floater and the hook for only Php10.00 then get bait made of feeds for another Php10.00.

So while your fresh seafood eats are being readied, you can either try your hand at fishing, do karaoke or go boating. It would be best to visit this place ready with spare clothes in case you get caught up in the fishing action which could get messy when you try to free your catch from the hook. It’s pretty safe to say you’ll be guaranteed at least one catch. It is a fish pond afterall. Lol. Which is also why you’re gonna need to pay for your catch when you bill out (The rate for bangus yesterday was Php160.00/kilo).

Co Jordan‘s sea food menu is quite extensive too and  reasonably-priced in comparison to the usual Sutukil rates so long as you have a group to share the budget with. I would peg an abundant meal at about Php300.00/pax.

On weekends you’ll find this spot bustling with the lunch and dinner crowds. So if you are wanting a more relaxed scene, you could consider going on a weekday.

The word of Co Jordan‘s existence has been spreading like wildfire and although I’m not sure who started the concept of fishponds venturing into the recreation and restaurant business, I’ve been hearing about other places around the Liloan area doing the same thing. I’m hoping this won’t just be a fad. Cebu has been yearning to have places that could offer a variety of activities away from ever-mundane malls and I’m just glad I don’t have to travel so far to be able to have a good, leisurely weekend with friends and family.

You can contact Co Jordan Pond Seafood at +63 32 5110932.

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