Lake Abashiri smelt fishing

Rental OK! Lake Abashiri Smelt Fishing

About the operation of the "Lake Abashiri Smelt Fishing Venue" in the 2026 season
The Nishi-Abashiri Fisheries Cooperative Association has decided to significantly restrict fishing for smelt in Lake Abashiri this season, including significantly shortening the trawl fishing period in November and suspending "under-ice fishing" from January, in response to the fact that fewer smelt have been spotted than usual.
Therefore, we would like to inform you that the Lake Abashiri Smelt Fishing Venue, which our association has been entrusted with managing recreational fishing in Yobitoura, will be shortening its operating hours for the 2026 season in order to protect smelt resources.
Although the period will be shorter than usual, we will be fully prepared to ensure that not only tourists, but also smelt fishing enthusiasts from both the local area and further afield can safely enjoy recreational smelt fishing in Lake Abashiri in the 2026 season.
2026 season "Lake Abashiri Smelt Fishing Venue" operating period

January 5, 2026 (Monday) 08:30 to February 11, 2026 (Wednesday) 16:00
(This may change depending on the icing conditions, etc.)

Period

January 5, 2026 (Monday) - February 11, 2026 (Wednesday)

Place

Abashiri lakeside special venue

Price

Setfee Adults 2,200 yen / Elementary school students 1,750 yen
[Set contents] Recreational fishing fee, rental rod, tackle, bait, drilling fee, rental chair
Recreational fishing fee Adults 900 yen / Elementary school students 450 yen
rental rod 250 yen
gimmick 400 yen
bait 250 yen
drilling fee 350 yen
rental chair 100 yen

*No reservation required
*Please return rental items by 15:30.

*The final order for the tempura set must be made by 2:45pm.

About group discount

*Reservation required (applications must be made one week in advance)
*Applies to set rates for 10 or more people. (Reservations are not required for individual applications)

Cancellations the day before or on the day may incur a cancellation fee.
*Please contact us for group discount rates.

You can enjoy freshly caught smelt as tempura.

A tempura set (including pot, oil, tempura flour, chopsticks, plate, and electromagnetic stove) can be rented for 1,000 yen.

*Please apply for the tempura set by 2:45 p.m.

Smelt tempura

We also have tents for rent.

Rental tent for 3 people

*The photo is a rental tent for 3 people.

Tent for 2 people 2,000 yen
3 person tent 3,000 yen
4 person tent 4,000 yen
It blocks the cold wind, so you can enjoy fishing slowly.
You can enjoy it.
(Available hours are 8:30-15:30.)
*Limited number
*Not applicable to group discounts.

Please follow the rules and have fun.

Accidents caused by carbon monoxide poisoning occur every year.
When using briquettes in the tent, please be sure to ventilate frequently and be careful not to cause carbon monoxide poisoning.

Inquiry

Abashiri Tourism Association: TEL 0152-44-5849 FAX0152-44-5844
Smelt fishing venue (only during event period): TEL 0152-48-2289

Click here for the smelt fishing flyer ☞


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