Fishing in the Wilderness of East Hokkaido

Enjoy catch and release fishing and abundant nature with guides who love what they do.

Located in the east of Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan, the Shiretoko and Akan areas are a natural paradise with wetlands, lakes, and diverse flora and fauna. Shiretoko, registered as a World Natural Heritage Site, is blessed with an abundance of untouched nature, from forests to rivers to the Sea of Okhotsk, which is covered with spectacular drift ice in winter. As you cast your line on the peaceful lake, you’ll see how the elements of Shiretoko’s nature are interconnected.

Your salmon fishing tour will start with some interesting background information about Shiretoko. We’ll then head for the Akan area, an area important to the indigenous Ainu people, and try to catch rainbow trout or Japanese char! Fly fishing fans will be in paradise here.
One of the best fishing spots in the area is about 10 minutes drive from the main street where the hotels are located (although we may move to another spot depending on fishing conditions). It’s rare to be able to access a place like this without a seaplane or helicopter, making Lake Akan popular with fishing enthusiasts from all over the world.