Top 3 Bass Fishing Lakes in Japan – Guided Trips Available for Lake Biwa, Lake Ikehara, and Lake Kawaguchi

Discover the Top 3 Bass Fishing Spots in Japan

Japan may not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of bass fishing, but it is actually home to some of the most exciting and beautiful bass lakes in the world. Whether you are a seasoned angler or just want to try something new while traveling, these lakes offer great fishing and unforgettable scenery.

When it comes to fishing, especially in recent years, the finesse techniques originating in Japan have been attracting more and more attention in the Bassmaster series in the United States, the home of fishing.
For example, Deps’ Sakamata Shad and OSP’s Saikoro Dice Rubber are typical Japanese baits, and elite Japanese pros have been using them with good results.
The lake that has matured the Japanese finesse technique is Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan.
In this issue, we will introduce various attractive bass fishing lakes in Japan, with a focus on Lake Biwa.

I have another article on Japanese techniques and baits, so if you are interested, please read that article as well.

① Lake Biwa – Japan’s Largest and Most Famous Bass Lake = World record lake

This is the lake where the world record largemouth bass was caught.

Located only an hour from Kyoto, Lake Biwa is the largest lake in Japan and is world famous for its trophy largemouth bass. Today, anglers from all over the world visit Lake Biwa in hopes of catching a 10-pounder.
Incidentally, the bass in Lake Biwa have the blood of Florida bass, a species that grows to a huge size.
Thanks to the abundant resources and high-quality habitat, the lake is home to a large number of healthy, giant bass.

Every day, big bass over 60 cm are caught somewhere in the lake.
You will surely have a chance to do the same.

If you want to target big bass, winter and spring are recommended.
If you want to focus on the number of bites, summer and fall are recommended.
Especially in October, you can expect a very large number of reactions.