- Touring Southern & Central Hokkaido Fishing Spots with a Camping Car!
- 1. 【Spectacular Views & Great Catches!】Hakodate City・Shiokubi Cape Area (Sea Fishing)
- 2. 【Cook Port Bounty On the Spot!】Mori Town・Shikabe Fishing Port (Sea Fishing)
- 3. 【Luxurious Lakeside Moments】Lake Toya (Lake Fishing)
- 4. 【Nature & Fishing Fusion】Lake Shikotsu (Lake Fishing)
- 5. 【Enjoy Fresh Marine Delicacies!】Date City・Ogon Fishing Port (Sea Fishing)
- 【Conclusion】Camping Car Fishing Trip to Fully Enjoy Hokkaido’s Nature!
Touring Southern & Central Hokkaido Fishing Spots with a Camping Car!
Camping cars represent the ultimate outdoor style, integrating movement and accommodation. By staying near fishing spots, you can fish during prime early morning or nighttime hours, with flexible movement responding to weather and fish behavior. Additionally, you can store fishing gear in the spacious interior, and dry equipment and clothing inside the vehicle. This time, we’ve carefully selected 5 recommended fishing spots in southern and central Hokkaido, providing detailed explanations of target fish, tackle, and the joys of camping car usage for each location.
1. 【Spectacular Views & Great Catches!】Hakodate City・Shiokubi Cape Area (Sea Fishing)
A spot where you can enjoy the spectacular view of Tsugaru Strait stretching before you and the excitement of targeting big fish.
Target Fish: Bigfin Reef Squid, Flounder, Rockfish
Best Season: May – November
Best Time: Early morning or evening
Equipment & Tackle:
- Bigfin Reef Squid: Eging tackle (Egi 2.5-3.5)
- Flounder: Lures or live bait (horse mackerel or sardines)
- Rockfish: Worms and jig heads
Car Camping Parking:
Nearby Tackle Shops:
Camping Car Experience:
The comfort of returning to your vehicle right near the fishing spot for rest and gear maintenance is unique to camping cars. Furthermore, you can enjoy the luxury of viewing Hakodate’s night scenery from Mount Hakodate in the evening.
Precautions:
Life jackets are essential as this is an area with fast currents. Also, it’s important to follow proper waste disposal and parking etiquette around the cape area.
Reference:Hokkaido Recreational Fishing Manners
2. 【Cook Port Bounty On the Spot!】Mori Town・Shikabe Fishing Port (Sea Fishing)
A spot where beginners can enjoy port fishing and taste marine delicacies.
Target Fish: Hokke, Flounder, Mackerel
Best Season: Spring (April – June), Autumn (September – November)
Best Time: Morning high tide
Equipment & Tackle:
- Hokke: Float fishing or basket fishing
- Flounder: Surf fishing (bait: marine worms)
- Mackerel: Sabiki fishing
Car Camping Parking:
Nearby Tackle Shops:
Camping Car Experience:
At Shikabe Fishing Port, you can get fresh fish, so you can enjoy the luxury of cooking both your caught fish and local seafood in your camping car. At night, you can relax inside your vehicle and enjoy blissful moments sleeping to the sound of waves.
Precautions:
Be considerate of local fishermen’s activities within the port and follow fishing spot etiquette.
Reference:Hokkaido Recreational Fishing Manners
3. 【Luxurious Lakeside Moments】Lake Toya (Lake Fishing)
A spot where you can enjoy both fishing and relaxation, perfect for camping car adventures.
Target Fish: Cherry Salmon, Rainbow Trout
Best Season: Spring (May – July), Autumn (October – November)
Best Time: Early morning
Equipment & Tackle:
- Cherry Salmon: Trolling (bait: spoons or minnows)
- Rainbow Trout: Fly fishing or lure fishing
Car Camping Parking:
Nearby Tackle Shops:
- Outdoor shops around Lake Toya
Camping Car Experience:
Not only can you fish while gazing at Lake Toya’s beautiful scenery, but you can also park your camping car lakeside for luxurious moments. Cooking and savoring freshly caught cherry salmon inside your vehicle allows you to feel nature’s bounty with your whole being.
Fishing License: Required. Available from Lake Toya Fisheries Cooperative.
Reference:Hokkaido Recreational Fishing Manners
4. 【Nature & Fishing Fusion】Lake Shikotsu (Lake Fishing)
Enjoy challenging fishing in a lake boasting world-class transparency.
Target Fish: Landlocked Salmon, Brown Trout
Best Season: Early Summer (June – August), Autumn (September – November)
Best Time: Early morning or evening
Equipment & Tackle:
- Landlocked Salmon: Trolling or float fishing (bait: salmon roe or maggots)
- Brown Trout: Lure fishing with spoons or minnows
Car Camping Parking:
Nearby Tackle Shops:
Camping Car Experience:
Staying lakeside at Lake Shikotsu allows for the luxury of heading out fishing first thing in the morning. The moment of savoring freshly caught landlocked salmon while gazing at the lake scenery becomes an unforgettable memory. You can heal fatigue in hot springs and sleep soundly in the silence at night.
Precautions:
Lake Shikotsu boasts world-class transparency, making fish easily pressured, so a delicate approach is necessary.
Fishing License: Lake Shikotsu Fisheries Cooperative
Reference:Hokkaido Recreational Fishing Manners
5. 【Enjoy Fresh Marine Delicacies!】Date City・Ogon Fishing Port (Sea Fishing)
Target Fish: Black Rockfish, Flounder, Sculpin
Best Season: Spring – Autumn (April – October)
Best Time: Evening to night
Equipment & Tackle:
- Black Rockfish, Sculpin: Rock fishing with worms
- Flounder: Surf fishing (bait: marine worms or lugworms)
Car Camping Parking:
Nearby Tackle Shops:
- Local tackle shops in Date City
Camping Car Experience:
Being able to take a nap inside your vehicle after night fishing is a unique charm of camping cars. Especially at Ogon Fishing Port, you can enjoy fresh marine delicacies, and the moment of savoring your catch inside your vehicle while bathed in morning sunlight will become an unforgettable memory.
Precautions:
When night fishing at ports, be careful with light usage and be considerate not to disturb local fishermen or other anglers.
Reference:Hokkaido Recreational Fishing Manners
【Conclusion】Camping Car Fishing Trip to Fully Enjoy Hokkaido’s Nature!
Using a camping car allows you to enjoy not just fishing, but life itself in the great outdoors. The moments of catching fish at each fishing spot, cooking them inside your vehicle, and enjoying meals while gazing at spectacular scenery are truly the height of luxury. Please use this plan as reference to plan a trip that fully enjoys Hokkaido’s nature and fishing! When planning camping car fishing trips, please also check out this article!
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