Lake Yamanaka – Tsuru, Yamanashi
Lake Yamanaka is one of 5 alpine lakes surrounding Mount Fuji and feeding to the great Sagami River flows into Sagami Gulf.
Perimeter: 13.87km
Max Depth: 13.6m
Species
Largemouth bass, bluegill, carp, dace, and Japanese smelt.
Open Season & Regulation
Lake is open to fishing from 1 March to the 3rd Sunday in December
No plastic worm or soft lure
Admission
520 JPY a day
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Fishing Map
Bank fishing is not too bad, but I strongly recommend to take the benefit of boating. Due to the shallowness of this lake, it is critical to get good information at boathouse then head for that point.
Access
Drive Chuo Motorway to Otsuki Junction
Exit to Higashi Fuji Goko Motorway
Exit at Yamanakak Interchange to Road 138 running next to Lake YamanakaLake Yamanaka is one of 5 alpine lakes surrounding Mount Fuji located near the town of Hakone, famous spa resort. Originally stocked with largemouth bass in 19th century, lake has been hosting various game fish.