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Lake Abashiri Lake Smelt Fishing ~Abashiri Tourism Association~

  • Tentozan /Yobito area

Empty-handed and easy! 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.)

You can enjoy smelt fishing "empty-handed" at Lake Abashiri, which boasts the largest smelt catch in Hokkaido. All the equipment needed for fishing (including the fishing fee) is available for rental, so all you need to do is dress warmly and you can start fishing right away.
[Tools available until 3:30 PM]
[Last order for tempura set is 14:45]
* No reservation required for groups of 10 or less

Points

Recommended points from the person in charge

＜Points on what to wear when smelt fishing＞
・Wear a waterproof and windproof top and bottom set such as ski wear
・Wear a down jacket, inner down jacket, fleece, or other mid-layer clothing.
Wear moisture-wicking underwear
・Wear a knitted hat, gloves, earmuffs, neck warmer, etc.
・Wear non-slip shoes or snow boots
- Keep your feet warm by wearing multiple pairs of socks

We recommend that you take as many cold weather precautions as possible!

Basic information

  • Genre

    OK for one person, for children, for families

  • Address

    823-2 Yobito Abashiri City Yobito National land

  • Period

    2026/01/05 (may vary depending on freezing conditions) - 2026/02/11

  • Implementation time

    8:30～16:00

  • Reservation/reception

    No reservation required for groups of 10 or less

  • Price

    Set price including recreational fishing fee: 2,200 yen for adults / 1,750 yen for children [Set contents: recreational fishing fee, rental rod, tackle, bait, hole drilling, rental chair]

  • Required time

    from 1 hour

  • Access

    About 20 minutes by bus from Memanbetsu Airport.
    About 10 minutes by bus from Abashiri Station.
    (Get off at the bus stop, Abashiri Kanko Hotel Mae, walk 300M. Along Route 39.)

  • Parking

    Parking available

  • Others

    [Tools until 15:30] [Last reception for tempura set until 14:45]

  • Inquiry

    *For inquiries regarding reservations for groups of 10 or more, please call 0152-44-5849 or email info@visit-abashiri.jp

  • Related Sites

    https://visit-abashiri.jp/event/745fa09082f50a7dcfa0df15e250ecab01f5d3ae.html

  • Number of people

    any number of people

  • Place

    Lake Abashiri Yobitoura Smelt Fishing Venue

  • Organizer

    Abashiri Tourist Association

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