Because Japan, Lake Hamana (Hamanako) is a brackish lake, where freshwater and seawater mix, it has a rich variety of fish. It also has fantastic scenery, which can be enjoyed while fishing. Perfect! Other appealing features include the quiet beach, parking and lavatory facilities, and even a park with BBQ equipment, making it ideal for beginners and those with families. Even if you show up empty handed, you can rent the gear and enjoy a quick round of fishing when you have a spare moment. There are plenty of hotels in the area, many of which rent fishing equipment to their guests. So why not enjoy the beauty of nature while fishing at Lake Hamana?
The fish of Lake Hamana
Shirogisu (Sand borer), Seigo (Young sea bass), Suzuki (Sea bass) Haze (Goby), Kasago (Marbles rockfish), Agi (Horse mackerel), Saba (Mackerel), Iwashi (Sardine), Kurodai (Black porgy), Sayori (Halfbeak), Karei (Flounder), Hirame (Bastard halibut), Kochi (Bartail flathead), Ainame (Fat greenling), Mebaru (Black rockfish), Tenaga-Ebi (Freshwater prown)
Main fishing methods
・ Angling video http://youtu.be/dQ6PlVv7bB4 (Japanese)
・ Sabiki fishing video http://youtu.be/VRkd239bArU (Japanese)
・ Sabiki fishing video http://youtu.be/VRkd239bArU (Japanese)
Lake Hamana Fishing Spot Map
Handy fishing tips
Ａ：Arai Port Landing Place【居港砂揚げ場/ Araikou Suna-ageba】
Ｂ：Arai Fishing Park【新居海釣り公園/ Arai umizuri Koen】
Ｃ：Miyakoda River, Nearby Miotsukushi Bridge【都田川みおつくし橋周辺/ Miyakodagawa Miotsukushibashi】
Ｂ：Arai Fishing Park【新居海釣り公園/ Arai umizuri Koen】
Ｃ：Miyakoda River, Nearby Miotsukushi Bridge【都田川みおつくし橋周辺/ Miyakodagawa Miotsukushibashi】
Fishing equipment rental shop
Although numbers are limited, you can rent fishing equipment from about ¥1,000 (depends on vendor).
| Imagire shop【今切ショップ/ Imagire shop】 | |
| ADDRESS | In Arai Benten sea fishing park MAP |
| PHONE | 053-594-8889 (Only Japanese) |
| WEBSITE | http://www.imagireshop.com (Japanese) |
| Marui fishing equipment shop【まるい釣具店/ Marui Tsurigu Ten】 | |
| ADDRESS | 2669-68 Bentenjima, Chūō-ku, Hamamatsu-shi MAP |
| PHONE | 053-596-0077 (Only Japanese) |
| WEBSITE | http://marui.hamazo.tv/ (Japanese) |
| Hamanako Lakeside Plaza 【浜名湖レイクサイドプラザ】 ※Hotel Guests Only |
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| WEBSITE | https://www.h-lsp.com (Japanese) |
| Hotel Listel Hamanako 【ホテルリステル浜名湖】 ※Hotel Guests Only |
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| WEBSITE | http://www.listel-hamanako.jp (Japanese) |
Fishing etiquette
・Don't fish where it is prohibited. ※The above signs indicate non-fishing areas
・Keep the fishing area clean and take home your litter.
・Release small fish.
https://www.ishiguro-gr.com/fishing-gude/detail.php?id=107 (Japanese)
Fishing equipment shop
・Ishiguro【イシグロ】
https://www.ishiguro-gr.com (Japanese)
・joshuya【上州屋】 / Hamamatsu store / Hamamatsu Station west store / Hamamakita store
http://www.johshuya.co.jp/(Japanese)
・Fishing equipment Tokai【釣り具東海 / Tsurgu Tokai】
https://toukaiturigu.co.jp (Japanese)
https://www.ishiguro-gr.com (Japanese)
・joshuya【上州屋】 / Hamamatsu store / Hamamatsu Station west store / Hamamakita store
http://www.johshuya.co.jp/(Japanese)
・Fishing equipment Tokai【釣り具東海 / Tsurgu Tokai】
https://toukaiturigu.co.jp (Japanese)
Fish ponds
Hamanako Fishing Resort【浜名湖フィッシングリゾート】
http://www.hamanako-fr.com/ (Japanese)
http://www.hamanako-fr.com/ (Japanese)
If you are stung or bitten, go to the hospital immediately!
Dangerous fish found in Lake Hamana
2021.4.28 update
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