Abashiri Tourist Association.
Today's unfortunate ? news
【Lake Abashiri Japanese smelt Fishing Venue 【Closed on Sunday, February 12】
This season's Nishi-Abashiri Fisheries Cooperative Association has been experiencing extreme poor fishing and the catch has not improved, so it has been decided to end the catch at 1/30 from the viewpoint of resource conservation.
The "Abashiri Lake Japanese smelt Fishing Venue" held by Abashiri Tourist Association has also been discussed with the Nishi-Abashiri Fisheries Cooperative Association, and in order to protect Japanese smelt resources, it has been decided to close this season on [Sunday, February 12].
We apologize for the inconvenience and inconvenience caused to customers who were looking forward to "Japanese smelt fishing",
It is a difficult choice to protect Japanese smelt resources in the future.
We ask for your understanding and cooperation so that you can continue to enjoy Japanese smelt fishing at Lake Abashiri.

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Abashiri Tourist Association
Jan. 13, 2023 (edited)
Abashiri Tourist Association.
This year as well, the Abashiri winter tradition "Japanese smelt fishing" started on Saturday, January 7.
Depending on the freezing conditions of Lake Abashiri, it will be held until Tuesday, March 21.
You can also enjoy the Japanese smelt you catch yourself as tempura. (Additional charge required)
Set price: Adults 1,800 yen / Elementary school students 1,400 yen
【Set contents】Recreational fishing fee, rental rod, device, bait, drilling fee, rental chair
A deep fryer set (including pan, oil, deep frying powder, chopsticks, plates, and electromagnetic stove) is available for 1,000 yen.
*Reservations are not required.
* Please return the rental item by 15:30.