2026.01.10
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The participating teams for the 16th Smelt Fishing Championship have been decided!
Thank you for applying to participate in the 16th Japan's No. 1 Lake Abashiri Smelt Fishing Championship.
Participation tickets have been sent to team representatives who will be participating this year.
If there is any team that has not yet received their package, please contact us.
List of participating teams in the 16th Japan Lake Abashiri Smelt Fishing Championship
| Team Sennin | Team Nabe Cube | Todo fir |
| Crystal Lynns | Galapagos Boys Season 4 | Konoe-chan Channel |
| Mikasa Fishers | Go Kenichi | Fishing-loving Friends |
| team fishing idiot | Fishing and drinking team | Nakahira Fishing Club |
| Hokkaido boy 3 | Go for it, Hiroyuki | Team Dragon |
| Nana Channel | Corn cream | Wakasugi |
| Kitami FSH club | Blue Fishing | Triple 26 |
| This is Yoshida. | TEAM-Gofukume | Always smiling |
| Masu-san will catch a fish. | Team Toko | |
| TYK | This year's big catch | |
| Makoto Club 9 | fishing tribe | |
| Forever Sanchu | north point | |
| Urakawa Eleven | Suzukamambo | |
| Showa Dragonfish Club | Nayorosako Friendship Association | |
| Koshimizu Town Representative? A complete beginner | ABAKEN ANGLER | |
| Team Samurai | Toyotomi Salmons |
[Notes for the 16th Japan's No. 1 Lake Abashiri Smelt Fishing Championship]
Please be sure to read the following precautions before participating in this tournament.
We ask for your understanding and cooperation to ensure a safe and fair tournament.
■ Notes regarding filming and distribution
- Live streaming on YouTube, Instagram, etc. is prohibited.
- When taking photos or videos, please be considerate to other participants.
- Drone filming is prohibited.
■ Notes about rules
- Scattering bait is prohibited.
- Tents are prohibited (to ensure space and prevent fraud).
- Only fishing rods, tackle and bait provided by the tourist association may be used.
- *One set (for three people) per team is included in the participation fee.
- Member changes cannot be made during the event.
- The fishing spots (holes) will be positioned so that three members of the team can fish together.
*Lotteries will be held on both the first and second days.
■ Safety precautions
- The ice is very dangerous. Please refrain from running or jumping on it.
- Be careful of holes and steps.
- Drinking too much alcohol on the ice can lead to accidents.
- Please wear non-slip footwear and take adequate measures to protect yourself from the cold.
■ Etiquette
- Any behavior that interferes with other teams (shouting, cutting in line, reserving space, etc.) is prohibited.
- Please be sure to take your trash home with you.
- Please keep your valuables in good care.
■ Notes regarding tournament management
- If any rule violations are found, you may be disqualified.
- The event may be changed or cancelled depending on the weather and ice conditions.
- Please be sure to follow the instructions of the staff.