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WAKASAGI FISHING

Lake Haruna
Smelt fishing

Rental rods, bait, and devices are available. Both beginners and small children can enjoy it.

Smelt caught in Lake Haruna
FISHING WITH FAMILY

Smelt fishing at Lake Haruna for the whole family to enjoy

Fishing for smelt can be enjoyed by first-timers as well as families with small children. All fishing equipment can be rented on site, so feel free to join us even if you don't have any special equipment.

A child wearing a life jacket enjoys fishing for smelt at Lake Haruna Children fishing for smelt with adults on a boat at Lake Haruna

Lake Haruna froze over in 2018, making it possible to enjoy fishing for smelt on the ice. However, in recent years, due to changes in the climate and the environment surrounding the lake, it has become difficult for the lake to freeze enough for safe ice fishing. Currently, we offer seasonal fishing that is unique to Lake Haruna, with a focus on smelt fishing from a boat.

Smelt fishing on ice at Lake Haruna, which froze over in 2018
Ice smelt fishing in 2018
Fishing hole on the ice and the smelt caught
Smelt caught on the ice (2018)
CATCH RECORDS

Latest fishing results/points

View past fishing results by year

View fishing results on Instagram

In front of the hotel｜Water depth 13m

240 fish

In front of the Haruna Kanko Boat pier｜Water depth 13m

772 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat pier｜Water depth 12m

268 fish

Location not recorded

755 fish

In front of the hotel｜Water depth 12m

261 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat pier｜Water depth 12m

232 fish

Prices and rentals

You can rent the necessary tools and boats locally. Please call us to confirm reservations and current business status.

Smelt fishing rods and reels rented from the Haruna sightseeing boat
RENTAL TACKLE

You can start right away without any tools

We offer a complete set of rods, bait, and tackle for smelt fishing. For first-timers, we will show you how to use the tools and handle the contraptions before setting out.

Rental fishing equipment set

1,000 yen / day

Rods, bait, and tackle

10ft license-free boat

4,000 yen / day

1-2 people

14ft license required boat

4,000 yen / day

1-2 people

Hand row/peddle boat

3,000 yen / day

Please confirm the number of people at the time of reservation.

*A fishing ticket (700 yen per day/5,250 yen per year) is required for fishing. Not required for junior high school students and younger. Prices are subject to change.

Approximate total cost for two people

This is an example calculation when using one 10ft license-free boat, two sets of rental fishing equipment, and fishing tickets for the required number of people.

2 adults
Total 7,400 yenBoat 4,000 yen + tools 2,000 yen + fishing ticket 1,400 yen
1 adult + 1 child under junior high school age
Total 6,700 yenBoat 4,000 yen + Tools 2,000 yen + Fishing ticket 700 yen

Does not include food and drink costs. The total cost will vary depending on the number of people, type of boat, and number of tools. If you are traveling with children or 3 or more people, please discuss the number of people on board and the combination of boats at the time of reservation.

Things to check before making a reservation

Please call us and let us know your desired date, estimated time of arrival, number of adults and children, and required number of rental equipment.

Arrival at 6:30 to return at 15:00 is a model plan. Please check the actual reception, departure, and return times and business status at the time of reservation. It may be difficult to connect by phone during departure and return times.

After fishing,Lakeside Cafe SuigetsuTake a break. Business hours are 11:00-16:00, but may change or close depending on the weather and day.

Reservation by phone 027-374-9160 View access See parking lot/toilet
PAST CATCHES

past fishing results

View list by year/month

2026 catch history

North Cape｜Water depth 12m

218 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat pier｜Water depth 12m

241 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat pier｜Water depth 10m

110 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 11m

130 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat pier｜Water depth 10m

239 fish

Location not recorded

138 (total of 2 people)

Numanohara｜Water depth 10m

200 (7-11am)

Location not recorded

29 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 10m

371 fish

In front of Muneo House｜Water depth 10m

174 fish

Numahara｜Water depth 9m

162 fish

Before cutter｜Water depth 9m

185 fish

In front of the hotel｜Water depth 10m

400 fish

In front of Shiratorimaru｜Water depth 10m

704 fish

In front of the hotel｜Water depth 10m

709 fish

In front of the hotel｜Water depth 10m

500 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat pier｜Water depth 10m

380 (4 hours in the morning)

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat pier｜Water depth 10m

506 fish

Before cutter｜Water depth 10m

273 fish

Sand pushing | Water depth 9m

200 fish

In front of Muneo House｜Water depth 9m

215 fish

Shiratorimaru-mae/Sand push｜Water depth 9m

555 fish

Sand pushing | Water depth 9m

700 fish

In front of the slope｜Water depth 9m

267 and 2 big herons

In front of the slope｜Water depth 9m

500 fish

In front of Shiratorimaru｜Water depth 9m

368 (until 12:00)

In front of school｜Water depth 9m

1011 fish

In front of Shiratorimaru｜Water depth 9m

180 fish

In front of school｜Water depth 9m

523 fish

Location not recorded

100 fish ／ 185 fish

In front of school｜Water depth 9m

780 fish

In front of Shiratorimaru｜Water depth 9m

305 fish

Sand pushing | Water depth 9m

Over 1000 animals ／ Over 1000 animals ／ 703 fish

Location not recorded

46 to 398 animals

In front of Shiratorimaru｜Water depth 9m

753 fish

Sand pushing | Water depth 9m

401 fish

In front of school｜Water depth 9m

731 fish

Location not recorded

23 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 9m

216 fish

In front of school｜Water depth 9m

730 fish ／ 330 fish

Location not recorded

80 fish ／ Over 100 animals ／ 16 fish

Location not recorded

338 fish

Sand pushing｜Water depth 8.5m

69 fish ／ 100 fish ／ 220 fish

In front of Shiratorimaru｜Water depth 8.5m

200 fish

In front of Shiratorimaru｜Water depth 8m

185 fish

Sand pushing｜Water depth 8m

606 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 8m

320 fish

In front of Shiratorimaru｜Water depth 9m

274 fish

In front of Muneo House｜Water depth 8.5m

126 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 8.5m

235 fish

Sand pushing｜Water depth 8.5m

300 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 8m

119 fish ／ 300 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 8m

270 fish

Sand pushing｜Water depth 8m

665 fish ／ 452 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 8m

462 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 8m

40〜480 fish

Location not recorded

100 fish

In front of the boat pier

1200 fish

Location not recorded

715 fish

In front of the hotel｜Water depth 8m

180 fish ／ 120 fish ／ 300 fish ／ 261 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 8m

502 fish

In front of the hotel｜Water depth 8m

200 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 8m

305 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 8m

200 fish ／ 159 fish ／ 200 fish

Location not recorded

406 fish

In front of the hotel｜Water depth 8m

466 fish ／ 238 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 8m

100 to 570 animals

Numanohara｜Water depth 8.5m

203 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 5m

180 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 8.5m

162 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 8.5m

123 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 8.7m

404 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 8m

200 fish ／ 220 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 8.5m

180 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 8m

415 fish

In front of the hotel｜Water depth 8m

51 fish

2025 catch history

Location not recorded

100 fish

2024 catch history

Location not recorded

70 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 10m

550 fish

Before cutter｜Water depth 10m

308 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 9m

762 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 9m

372 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 8.5m

728 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 8.5m

755 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 8.5m

287 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 8m

470 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 8m

468 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 8m

302 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 8m

481 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 8m

700 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 8m

700 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 8m

435 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 8m

320 fish ／ 371 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 8m

371 fish ／ 500 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 8m

300 fish

Location not recorded

53 fish

In front of the boat pier｜Water depth 8m

140 fish

In front of the scree | Water depth 8m

350 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8m

203 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8m

425 fish ／ 223 fish ／ 210 fish

In front of school｜Water depth 8m

253 fish ／ 136 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8m

272 fish

In front of the hotel｜Water depth 8m

171 fish

In front of school｜Water depth 8m

108 fish

In front of the boat pier｜Water depth 11m

150 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8m

280 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8m

350 fish ／ 250 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8m

635 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8m

268 fish ／ 200 fish ／ 640 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8m

726 fish ／ 396 fish ／ 363 fish ／ 555 fish ／ 310 fish ／ 210 fish

Location not recorded

250 fish ／ 350 fish

In front of the boat pier｜Water depth 11m

60 fish

2023 catch history

Before cutter｜Water depth 8m to 9m

235 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 10m

277 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 11m

170 fish ／ 150 fish

Sand pushing | Water depth 9m

450 fish

In front of Muneo House｜Water depth 9m

251 fish

In front of the slope｜Water depth 10m

105 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 10m

320 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 10m

302 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 10m

523 fish ／ 401 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 10m

380 fish ／ 280 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 10m

390 fish ／ 270 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 10m

345 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 11m

591 fish ／ 361 fish

In front of the hotel｜Water depth 10m

600 fish

In front of the hotel｜Water depth 12m

542 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 12m

240 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 10m

680 fish

Before cutter｜Water depth 11m

430 fish

Hitomokko｜Water depth 11m

240 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 11m

350 fish

Hitomokko｜Water depth 11m

365 fish ／ 260 fish

Hitomokko｜Water depth 11m

400 fish

In front of the sightseeing boat pier｜Water depth 11m

406 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 11m

430 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 11m

216 fish ／ 250 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 11m

215 fish ／ 452 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 11m

410 fish ／ 320 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 11m

300 fish

In front of the sightseeing boat pier｜Water depth 11m

222 fish

No points listed｜Water depth 11m

575 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 10m

190 fish

In front of the sightseeing boat pier｜Water depth 11m

280 fish

In front of the sightseeing boat pier｜Water depth 10m

210 fish

In front of the pier｜Water depth 10m

120 fish

In front of the slope｜Water depth 10m

150 fish ／ 200 fish

In front of the slope｜Water depth 10.5m

300 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 10m

100 fish

Numahara｜Water depth 9m

200 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 8m

259 fish ／ 123 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 8m

250 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 8m

200 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 8m

180 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 8m

231 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8m

153 fish

Hitomokko｜Water depth 8m~9m

109 fish

Hitomokko｜Water depth 9m

193 fish

Hitomokko｜Water depth 9m

130 fish

In front of Muneo House｜Water depth 8m

150 fish ／ 200 fish

In front of school｜Water depth 8.5m

135 fish ／ 200 fish

In front of Muneo House｜Water depth 8.5m

180 fish

In front of the tourist pier｜Water depth 9m

133 fish

In front of the slope｜Water depth 8.5m

435 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 9m

133 fish

In front of school｜Water depth 8m

200 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 8.5m

100 fish

In front of the hotel｜Water depth 9m

120 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8m

300 to 400 animals

2022 catch history

Yusuge｜Water depth 8m

245 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 10m

251 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 9m

380 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 11m

270 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 11m

300 fish

In front of the hotel, Hitomokko｜Water depth 11m

240 fish

In front of prefectural toilet｜Water depth 11m

300 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 11m

250 fish

Hitomokko｜Water depth 11m

250 fish ／ 200 fish ／ 200 fish

In front of the hotel｜Water depth 11m

480 fish ／ 580 fish

Hitomokko｜Water depth 11m

400 fish

Hitomokko｜Water depth 11m

380 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 11m

530 fish

In front of prefectural toilet｜Water depth 10m

450 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 10m

542 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 10m

575 fish

Hitomokko｜Water depth 10m

385 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 9m to 10m

333 fish

In front of the Fisheries Cooperative Office｜Water depth 9m to 10m

430 fish

In front of the Fisheries Association Office｜Water depth 8m

300 fish

In front of the Fisheries Cooperative Office｜Water depth 9m

570 fish

In front of the Fisheries Cooperative Office｜Water depth 9m

450 fish

In front of the hotel｜Water depth 9m

140 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 8m

304 fish

Sand pushing｜Water depth 8m

200 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 9m

485 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8.5m

250 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8.5m

372 fish ／ 180 fish ／ 400 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8m

500 fish ／ 360 fish ／ 200 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 9m

400 fish ／ 300 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8.5m

280 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8.3m

330 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8.5m

886 fish ／ 810 fish ／ 886 fish

In front of school｜Water depth 8m

365 fish

Sand pushing｜Water depth 8m

387 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 8m

265 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 8.5m

230 fish

Sand pushing｜Water depth 8m

225 fish

Location not recorded

6 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 8m

191 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8m

100 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8m

222 fish

Sand pushing｜Water depth 8m

200 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 8m

185 fish

In front of the Fisheries Association Office｜Water depth 8m

350 fish ／ 300 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 8m

330 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 8m

320 fish ／ 130 fish ／ 360 fish

In front of Shiratorimaru｜Water depth 8m

1010 fish

In front of the slope｜Water depth 8m

400 fish ／ 300 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 8m

385 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8m

350 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 8m

268 fish

In front of the Fisheries Association Office｜Water depth 8m

425 fish ／ 250 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8m

221 fish

In front of the Fisheries Association Office｜Water depth 8m

260 fish ／ 350 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8.5m

505 fish ／ 305 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8m

350 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8m

785 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8m

1000 fish ／ 518 fish ／ 450 fish

Sand pushing｜Water depth 8m

652 fish

No points listed｜Water depth 8m

850 fish

Sand pushing｜Water depth 8m

400 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8m

360 fish ／ 350 fish

Sand pushing｜Water depth 8m

420 fish

Sand pushing｜Water depth 8.5m

420 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8m

1200 fish

In front of school｜Water depth 8m

925 fish

In front of school｜Water depth 8.5m

350 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 8.5m

182 fish ／ 273 fish ／ 240 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 8m~9m

300 fish

Sand pushing｜Water depth 8m

702 fish

Sand pushing｜Water depth 8m

735 fish ／ 700 fish

In front of school｜Water depth 8m

1000 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 8m

620 fish

Location not recorded

700 fish

In front of the hotel｜Water depth 8.5m

700 fish

2021 catch history

Location not recorded

287 fish

In front of Shiratorimaru｜Water depth 10m

271 fish

In front of Muneo House｜Water depth 10m

250 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 10m

242 fish

Before Yusuge

250 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat

430 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 12.5m

301 fish

In front of school｜Water depth 9m

150 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 9m

300 fish ／ 500 fish ／ 600 fish

Before Yusuge

275 fish

sand push

310 fish

Before Yusuge

312 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 10m

258 fish

In front of Muneo House｜Water depth 9m

410 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 12m

396 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 8.5m

420 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 8.5m

750 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 8m

500 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 6m

870 fish

In front of Muneo House｜Water depth 12m

350 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 11m

205 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 12m

321 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 11m

528 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat

572 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 11m

350 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 11m

300 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 10m

300 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 9m

267 fish

Yusuge Offshore｜Water depth 7.5m

100 to 500 animals

Location not recorded

165 fish

Hitomokko

700 fish

Hitomokko

600 fish

In front of the hotel

450 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat

550 fish

Hitomokko

475 fish

In front of the hotel

354 fish

In front of school

200 fish

Under the prefectural road

250 fish ／ 363 fish ／ 700 fish

Under the prefectural road

700 fish

Under the prefectural road

475 fish ／ 500 fish

Under the prefectural road

500 fish

Numanohara

600 fish

In front of the hotel

220 fish

Hitomokko

250 fish

In front of school｜Water depth 5m

400 fish

Under the prefectural road

295 fish

In front of Muneo House

220 fish

Numanohara

800 fish

In front of the hotel

206 fish

Yusuge Mae｜Water depth 7m

500 fish

Numanohara

210 fish ／ 210 fish ／ 400 fish ／ 600 fish

In front of the hotel｜Water depth 8m

236 fish

In front of the Fisheries Association

534 fish

Location not recorded

Easily over 2000 animals

In front of the hotel

300 fish

In front of the hotel

524 fish

Location not recorded

170 fish

In front of the Fisheries Association｜Water depth 5m

500 fish

Numanohara

500 fish ／ 400 fish

Hitomokko

365 fish

In front of the hotel｜Water depth 7m

510 fish

Numanohara

300 fish ／ 315 fish ／ 2000 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 5m

280 fish

In front of the Fisheries Association

300 fish

Numanohara

Over 1000 animals

In front of the Fisheries Association｜Water depth 5m

430 fish ／ 540 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 5m

250 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 5m

Over 1000 animals ／ 500 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 5m

780 fish

In front of the Fisheries Association｜Water depth 5m

660 fish

Location not recorded

700 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 6m

700 fish

Numanohara

180 fish ／ 130 fish ／ 1070 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 5m

850 fish

Numanohara

250 fish ／ 750 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 6m

620 fish

Sand pushing｜Water depth 8m

385 fish

Numanohara

500 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 6m

Over 1000 animals

In front of Muneo House｜Water depth 8m

Over 1000 animals

In front of school｜Water depth 8m

414 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 6m

526 fish ／ 525 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 7m

429 fish ／ 421 fish

Sand pushing｜Water depth 7m

348 fish ／ 237 fish ／ 537 fish

In front of the hotel｜Water depth 7m

550 fish ／ 550 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 6m

360 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 6m

485 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 5m

558 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 5m to 6m

150 to 450 animals

No points listed｜Water depth 8m

850 fish

Location not recorded

Approximately 500 animals

2020 catch history

In front of the sightseeing boat

485 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 6m

990 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8m

320 fish

Location not recorded

715 fish

Location not recorded

715 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat

990 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 11m

410 fish

In front of the sightseeing boat

1000 fish

Location not recorded

120 to 200 animals

Yusuge｜Water depth 10m

584 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 9m

400 fish ／ 80 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 10m

338 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 9m

530 fish ／ 540 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8m

334 fish ／ 580 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 9m

300 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8.3m

260 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 9m

320 fish

In front of the hotel｜Water depth 9m

250 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 9m

330 fish

Yusuge

640 fish

In front of the sightseeing boat｜Water depth 9m

600 fish

In front of the sightseeing boat｜Water depth 8m

570 fish

In front of the Fisheries Association｜Water depth 8m

501 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8m

750 fish ／ 425 fish ／ 430 fish

In front of the Fisheries Association｜Water depth 8m

400 fish ／ 200 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8m

384 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 8m

350 fish ／ 280 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat｜Water depth 8m

1223 fish ／ 208 fish

Before cutter｜Water depth 8m

300 fish ／ 230 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8m

418 fish

Before cutter｜Water depth 7.5m

447 fish

Hitomokko｜Water depth 8m

160 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8m

120 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8m

210 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8m

285 fish

In front of the Fisheries Association｜Water depth 8m

253 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8m

505 fish

In front of the Fisheries Association｜Water depth 8m

160 fish ／ 300 fish

In front of the Fisheries Association｜Water depth 8m

510 fish ／ 450 fish ／ 220 fish ／ 180 fish

No points listed｜Water depth 8m

280 fish ／ 300 fish

No points listed｜Water depth 8m

380 fish

In front of the sightseeing boat pier｜Water depth 8m

130 fish

In front of the sightseeing boat pier｜Water depth 8m

200 fish

No points listed｜Water depth 7.2m

580 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8.5m

200 fish

Sand pushing | Water depth 9m

230 fish

In front of the boat pier｜Water depth 7.2m

200 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8.5m

175 fish

In front of school｜Water depth 8.5m

340 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8.5m

500 fish ／ 300 fish

In front of school｜Water depth 8.5m

220 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8.5m

380 fish ／ 300 fish ／ 220 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8.5m

650 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8.5m

420 fish ／ 325 fish ／ 305 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8.5m

305 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 8.5m

150 fish ／ 500 fish

In front of school｜Water depth 7m

120 fish ／ 340 fish

Location not recorded

150 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 5m

330 fish ／ 350 fish

Hitomokko

340 fish

Location not recorded

120 fish

Location not recorded

120 fish

2019 catch history

In front of the forestry station｜Water depth 10m

100 fish

In front of the forestry station｜Water depth 10m

120 fish

In front of the forestry station｜Water depth 10m

170 fish

In front of school｜Water depth 11m

220 fish

In front of school｜Water depth 9m

210 fish

In front of school｜Water depth 10m

200 fish

In front of school｜Water depth 10m

204 fish

Lake center｜Water depth 14m

140 fish

Lake center｜Water depth 14m

145 fish

Lake center｜Water depth 14m

200 fish

Lake center｜Water depth 14m

200 fish ／ 140 fish

Lake center｜Water depth 14m

150 fish ／ 100 fish

Lake center｜Water depth 14m

340 fish

Lake center｜Water depth 14m

170 fish

Lake center｜Water depth 14m

300 fish

Lake center｜Water depth 14m

150 fish

Lake center｜Water depth 14m

360 fish

Lake center｜Water depth 14m

200 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 10m

250 fish ／ 300 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 10m

350 fish

In front of school｜Water depth 10m

270 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 10m

966 fish ／ 550 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 10m

558 fish ／ 320 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 10m

480 fish

Location not recorded

800 fish ／ 000 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 10m

350 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 10m

200 fish ／ 135 fish

In front of the house in Higashimura｜Water depth 10m

400 fish

In front of the hotel｜Water depth 10m

350 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 10m

893 fish ／ 350 fish ／ 427 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 10m

605 fish ／ 700 fish

Location not recorded

650 fish

In front of the hotel｜Water depth 10m

400 fish

Yusuge｜Water depth 11.30m

1700 fish

Sand pushing｜Water depth 10m

550 fish ／ 700 fish

Sand pushing｜Water depth 10m

436 fish ／ 250 fish

Sand pushing｜Water depth 10m

678 fish ／ 725 fish ／ 530 fish ／ 420 fish

Sand pushing｜Water depth 10m

300 fish ／ 250 fish

Sand pushing | Water depth 9m

240 fish

In front of the school/Sand push｜Water depth 10m

450 sand pushers / 274 in front of school

In front of school

350 fish

sand push

700 fish

In front of the hotel

420 fish

Location not recorded

185 fish

sand push

353 fish

sand push

650 fish

In front of the hotel

513 fish

sand push

400 fish

Numa no Hara

250 fish ／ 100 fish

Hitomokko/Sand pushing

450 fish

sand push

500 fish

Under the prefectural road

523 fish

In front of Haruna sightseeing boat

350 fish

Hitomokko

500 fish

sand push

300 fish

sand push

550 fish

In front of the sightseeing boat pier

300 fish

Numa no Hara

250 fish

Hitomokko

300 fish

Bongui

420 fish

sand push

205 fish

Under the prefectural road

350 fish

sand push

650 fish

Location not recorded

120 fish

In front of the hotel｜Water depth 5m

306 fish

In front of the hotel

330 fish

sand push

380 fish

sand push

400 fish

Numa no Hara

300 fish

Numa no Hara

250 fish

In front of school

300 fish

Numa no Hara

310 fish

In front of the sightseeing boat

230 fish

Location not recorded

306 fish

Numa no Hara

300 fish

Yusuge

500 fish

Numa no Hara

600 fish

Numa no Hara

600 fish

Numa no Hara

530 fish ／ 500 fish

Hitomokko

250 fish

Numanohara｜Water depth 5m

1000 fish

In front of the sightseeing boat｜Water depth 5m

300 fish

Location not recorded

220 fish

Location not recorded

300 fish

2018 catch history

Location not recorded

218 fish

Under the prefectural road｜Water depth 12m

250 fish

No points listed｜Water depth 14m

472 fish ／ 225 fish

Off the boat pier｜Water depth 13m

305 fish

Off the boat pier｜Water depth 13m

400 fish

Off the boat pier｜Water depth 13m

320 fish ／ 400 fish

Off the boat pier｜Water depth 12m

300 fish ／ 300 fish

Off the boat pier｜Water depth 12m

400 fish

Yusuge Offshore｜From 11m deep 12m

500 fish

Yusuge Offshore｜Water depth 11m

359 fish

Off the pier｜Water depth 13m

350 fish

Off the boat pier｜Water depth 12m

487 fish

No points listed｜Water depth 12m

636 fish

Off the boat pier｜Water depth 12m

600 fish

Off the pier｜Water depth 11m

400 fish

Off the pier｜Water depth 13.5m

450 fish

Off the boat pier｜Water depth 12m

430 fish

Off the coast of the boat pier｜Water depth 13.5m

463 fish

Off the coast of the boat pier｜Water depth 13.5m

1551 fish

Hotel Oki

450 fish

off the pier

1212 fish

Hotel Oki｜Water depth 12m

680 fish

Off the coast of the boat pier｜Water depth 13.5m

1040 fish

Off the coast of school｜Water depth 12m

525 fish

Off the boat pier｜Water depth 13m

428 fish

Location not recorded

200 fish

Location not recorded

323 fish

Location not recorded

80 fish

sand push

250 fish

Location not recorded

528 fish

sand push

805 fish

sand push

345 fish

Location not recorded

20 fish

Location not recorded

103 fish

Location not recorded

569 fish

Location not recorded

308 fish

Location not recorded

50 fish

2017 catch history

Location not recorded

65 fish ／ 80 fish

2016 catch history

In front of the hotel

858 fish

In front of the hotel

120 fish

In front of the hotel｜Water depth 9-10m

420 fish ／ 708 fish

Location not recorded

9 fish

FIRST TIME GUIDE

Smelt fishing, the flow of the day

This is a model plan for arriving at 6:30 in the morning and returning at 15:00. Even if you don't have any equipment, we will guide you through everything from reception to returning the boat in an easy-to-understand manner, even for first-timers.

arrival6:30return15:00
  1. 6:30

    Arrival/Reception

    Please come to the Haruna sightseeing boat reception. We will process and pay fees for boats, rental fishing equipment, and fishing tickets.

  2. 6:45

    Receive equipment and learn how to fish

    Receive the rod, tackle, and bait. If you do not know how to handle the bait or how to attach the bait, please feel free to ask the staff before departure.

  3. 7:00

    Put on a life jacket and set sail

    For safety, we put on life jackets and headed to the boat. Check the weather and lake conditions before setting out.

  4. 7:15–14:30

    Enjoy fishing with points

    Drop the contraption to the bottom and curl it up a little to lure it in small. If there is no reaction, change the depth or location of the water, take a break and enjoy.

  5. 15:00

    Return/return of tools

    We started cleaning up around 14:30 and headed to the pier with plenty of time to spare. Please return the boat and rental equipment.

WHAT TO BRING

Beginners' belongings check

It gets cold easily on the lake and is affected by sunlight and wind. It's best to wear clothes that are easy to put on and take off, and be prepared to adjust your body temperature.

What you need to prepare first
  • Warm clothes that are easy to put on and take offJackets and fleece that can be layered
  • hatFor protection against cold and sunlight
  • sunglassesTo prevent glare from the lake surface
  • non-slip shoesSomething that is easy to walk on, even on a wet pier or boat
  • drinksHot drinks are also recommended.
Even more secure if you have it
  • HokkaidoStick-on type and hand-held type
  • Gloves/neck warmerSomething that makes it easy to move your hands
  • chocolate or candyPerfect for a quick break
  • Towels/wet tissuesWhen your hands or tools get wet
  • rain gearPrepare for sudden weather changes

Fishing rods, tackle, and bait can be rented on site. Please take your trash home with you and do not leave it on the lake or on your boat.

WHERE TO FISH

How to find fishing spots that even beginners can understand

Smelt swim locations and water depths change depending on the day. The trick is to find the layer that responds by changing both the location and depth little by little.

time

Early in the morning is recommended

It is recommended to start fishing for smelt as early as possible in the morning. The winds are often relatively calm, giving you plenty of time to enjoy fishing while searching for where the fish are.

First of all

Ask the receptionist about the situation on the day.

The best places to fish will change depending on the wind and fish movement that day. Before departing, please ask the staff, ``Where would you like to go today?''

place

Use other fishing boats as a guide

If fishing boats are gathered in the same area, it is a good indication that there is a school of fish. Don't get too close and leave enough space before lowering the contraption.

Depth

Search little by little from the bottom

First, drop the contraption to the bottom of the lake, stretch the line, and move it up and down. If there is no response, reel in a little at a time to find the depth where the fish are.

quitting

Move approximately 15 to 20 minutes

If the hit doesn't continue, don't stick to one place too much and move the area a little. Memorizing the depth at which you fished and returning the bait to the same depth will make it easier to continue fishing.

Frequently asked questions about smelt fishing

When is the season for smelt fishing? When is the recommended time?

Smelt fishing in Lake Haruna will be open on September 1st. Haruna Kanko Boat offers smelt fishing by boat from the end of November to the beginning of December in preparation for freezing. The recommended time is from September to early October. Closing times vary depending on weather and lake conditions, so please check when making your reservation.

Can I fish for smelt without any equipment?

You can rent a complete set of rods, bait, and tackle for 1,000 yen per day. Boat fee and fishing ticket are required separately.See the estimated price and total amount

Can small children participate?

You can enjoy it even with small children. Wear a life jacket and board the boat. Please let us know the number of children at the time of reservation and discuss the combination of number of passengers and boat. Junior high school students and younger do not need a fishing ticket.

How much does it cost to rent tools for two adults?

A 10ft license-free boat costs 4,000 yen, 2 sets of rental equipment costs 2,000 yen, and a fishing ticket for 2 people costs 1,400 yen, for a total of 7,400 yen. Does not include food and drink costs. Please check the latest rates when making your reservation.

Where can I check where I am fishing and the depth of the water?

on this pageFishing results/pointsYou can see the records for each fishing day. The fishing locations change depending on the day, so please inquire at the reception for current conditions.

How can I make a reservation?

027-374-9160Please call us. Please let us know your desired date, estimated time of arrival, number of adults and children, and required number of rental equipment. It may be difficult to connect by phone during departure and return times.

ENJOY YOUR CATCH

Enjoy the delicious smelt you caught.

After fishing, enjoy a smelt dish at home. We will introduce tempura with a light taste, fries with crispy batter and fragrant flavor, and nanbanzuke to enjoy with vegetables.

Smelt tempura fried in a thin batter

Smelt tempura

Light batter and fluffy deliciousness. You can simply enjoy the flavor of smelt with salt and tempura sauce.

  1. Wash the smelt with water and pat dry with kitchen paper.
  2. Dust lightly with flour and pass through tempura flour batter mixed with cold water.
  3. Fry in oil at 170-180℃ until the center is heated through and the batter is crispy.

Tips for making it deliciousThe clothing should be light. If you don't put too much in the oil at once, they will fry.

Deep-fried smelt coated in breadcrumbs until golden brown

fried smelt

A dish where you can enjoy the crispy texture of bread crumbs and goes well with rice. Serve with sauce, tartar sauce, or lemon.

  1. Wash the smelt with water, wipe dry, and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Coat with flour, beaten egg, and bread crumbs in that order.
  3. Fry in oil at 170-180℃ until the center is heated through and the batter is golden brown.

Tips for making it deliciousUsing fine bread crumbs will make it easier to coat even the smallest pieces of smelt.

Nanban pickled smelt served on a plate with vegetables

Photo provided by:@basskichi56 (Instagram)

Smelt pickled in Nanban

Crisply fried smelt is mixed with onions, carrots, and green peppers in sweet and sour Nanban vinegar. You can enjoy the aroma and refreshing taste.

  1. Make nanban vinegar by combining vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and stock, then add thinly sliced onions, julienned carrots, and green pepper. Add sliced ​​chili peppers if you like.
  2. Wash the smelt with water, wipe dry, and sprinkle lightly with potato starch. Fry in oil at 170-180℃ until thoroughly heated to the center.
  3. Drain the oil and marinate in Nanban vinegar while still hot. Once it has cooled down, put it in the refrigerator and let the flavors meld before enjoying.

Tips for making it deliciousPickling the freshly fried food helps the flavors meld more easily. For children, feel free to omit the chili pepper and adjust the acidity to your liking.

When taking your food home, prepare a cooler box, ice, and ice packs, and bring it home chilled. Before cooking, make sure there are no fish hooks left and heat them thoroughly.