I started fishing (river fishing and sea fishing) in my early twenties. On days off, I used to go fishing almost every week. But if the weather was bad, I would have to cancel... But I still wanted to fish so badly that I would get withdrawal symptoms! In those times, I would go to a fishing pond! There are many fishing ponds in various places in Hokkaido, but the ones I have visited in the past are here, in the Kiyota Ward of Sapporo, and also in Ashibetsu, at the Il... Il... something mountain lodge, and in Nakafurano at the Be... Be... something farm. Well, I have visited many places, haha. Anyway, I only go to fishing ponds where I can have the fish I catch cooked. In my case, it's basically catch and eat, so I think it's a waste not to eat them. So, after two years, I have come back to this place, Oyuki Fishing Pond! Personally, I think this place is the best! It's close, only about 30 minutes one way. I have been coming here for about 20 years...? No, that's a lie... 20 years ago I was at the Il... Ilm something in Ashibetsu. Was it 25 years ago at the Be... something in Nakafurano? I think it's been 15 years since I started coming here. Yamame, iwana, big rainbow trout, and now they have char (they didn't use to have them before)... And guess what!! This year, there are actually char here! I have been fishing for over 20 years, but I never dared to catch char. And now they can be caught at this fishing pond... Well, they are small, but still, they are char! Next, I went for the big rainbow trout. The key points are: don't make loud noises, put a lot of bait on the hook, and tease the rainbow trout with the bait! If you can do this, you too can become a rainbow trout fishing expert! And yes, I caught one right away. If you get a hit, you have to lift the rod up immediately or the line will break, so you lift the rod up towards the sky. Hmm, it's a bit small and skinny... It doesn't have much fat... But I can't release it here, so I can only take this one home. I requested the cooking of the yamame and char at the reception. And because I didn't want to deal with cleaning the fish at home, I asked them to clean the big rainbow trout's guts and then sat at a table. Sorry... sweat. From here on, it's the main topic, right? Normally... And so, I am grateful to be able to have the fish I caught cooked and served to me. But it takes quite a long time to cook, so I usually request the cooking of the big rainbow trout when I start catching them, but this time, I requested it after catching the big rainbow trout, and there were several other groups of customers as well. And so, I waited at the table for over 30 minutes... Here comes the dish! What do you call it? A bowl? What do you call it...? Haha. The food has arrived! It looks delicious! So, let's dig in! Starting with the fried yamame. Crunchy! Crispy and juicy... Mmm, delicious! The fried yamame here is always so tasty! No matter how many times I eat it, I never get tired of it! It's incredibly crispy and fragrant, and the seasoning is just perfect! Great job as always! They just remove the guts and fry the rest whole, but I can eat the head and bones without any worries. I could eat it endlessly... However, since it's a white fish, it can make you quite full as you eat. Here, you can also order rice balls, rice, and soup, but if there are two adults, I think about 20 fried yamame is enough without ordering anything else. And now, it's time for my first ever char dish! I have never eaten char in my entire life. I wonder what it tastes like? I was able to eat char at a facility in Kanayama Lake in the past, but it was expensive so I didn't eat it... Eventually, they stopped serving char dishes there. So, let's dig in! (Round 2) Crunch! Crispy...!!!!!!! Hmm...

I found this place while searching online on my way to a trip to Kitami. I paid for a rental fishing rod at the reception, and enjoyed fishing. Depending on the catch, there is a separate fee for the fish and cooking if you want to eat them. The bait was salmon and fish sausage. I had a great time fishing, and even had trouble removing the hook from the fish. I caught enough fish in about 15 minutes. I paid based on the weight of the fish, which included 4 Yamame and 2 Oshoro Komas. The cooking fee was 300 yen for fish under 500g. I ordered salt-grilled Oshoro Koma and fried Yamame. It took a while for the food to arrive, but it was delicious. The Yamame was crispy and tasty, and the Oshoro Koma was tender and flavorful. They had a few bones, but it was still enjoyable. Overall, it was a fun experience, and I wish I had brought some drinks to enjoy while waiting for the food.

I drove back to Asahikawa at once and headed towards the Daisetsuzan area. I revisited the fishing pond that I had enjoyed before. I had wanted to come back again, but I never thought I would be able to come back just one month later. The fishing rod and bait cost 300 yen per person. The fish caught can be sold. Last time, it was surprisingly crowded even on a normal weekend during the state of emergency, but this time it was surprisingly empty despite it being a long weekend. Perhaps because it's the last day of the long weekend? The fish weren't biting much. Maybe it's because it's easy to catch during the long weekend, so only the elite fish are left? There were free coloring pages available, and the restaurant was child-friendly. The char and trout were all deep-fried. I think they taste better than grilled with salt. They also sell canned beer. One trout was served as sashimi, and one was deep-fried.

Today's highlight was the big snow fishing experience. We came here for the kids who wanted to go fishing. For 300 yen, you get a fishing rod and bait, and the fish you catch cannot be released - you either sell it on the spot to be cooked or take it home. The bait options were fish sausages and salmon. When my son cast his line, he caught a fish in no time, surprising us. After that, he kept catching more fish, and my daughter also caught plenty, looking very happy. We were worried about the cost as they were catching so many fish. The Yamame and Iwana (White-spotted Char) were hilariously easy to catch. Were these fish just dumb? They kept biting like crazy. We eventually had to stop and had the Yamame and Iwana cooked. The price was determined by the weight in grams, and with the cooking fee included, it was around 6300 yen. Quite a sum for five people, but we still had some bait left, so we decided to try catching a Galaxy Salmon. Although they were harder to catch and not many people around us were catching them, my son managed to catch one! Amazing! It weighed 1.75 kg when we weighed it later. The price list showed that the Galaxy Salmon was cheaper per gram, so we ended up spending around 3600 yen including the cooking fee. The place was crowded with local families, so the cooking took some time and we ended up having a late lunch. The Yamame was fried, crispy and light, and very delicious. You could eat the whole fish, and it was tasty - the right choice. The Iwana was grilled with salt. It looked a bit gross, but the meat was tender and tasty. However, I think I preferred the fried one. My daughter really liked it and ate it neatly. They even had coloring sets and a corner playing anime. Outside, there were playground equipment, making it very family-friendly. The Galaxy Salmon was served as sashimi. I thought serving the whole fish as sashimi might be too much, but my kids love sashimi, so they devoured it in no time.

The fishing pond was so productive that some people were having trouble catching fish. There were people who couldn't catch any Galactic Salmon and had to have them taken from the fish tank. The elusive Oshorokoma was served as salt-grilled for the number of people present. The Yamabe was caught in abundance, half served as fried and half as tempura. The 1-kilogram Galactic Salmon was enjoyed as sashimi. The miso soup seemed tastier the last time I visited, but the cooking was excellent and everything was delicious. It was great that they accept PayPay as well. There's a limit on the size of the salmon you can catch, which is reassuring. I would love to visit again.

Fishing pond (*´∀`)♪ I can't believe the "Heavy Snow Fishing Pond" is actually registered, haha. Since it's a rare find, I'll go ahead and review it! Fishing is something my daughter is really interested in, but we've never done real fishing before. My husband has taken me to a fishing pond in Higashi-ku, Sapporo a few times, but we never caught anything. A fishing pond where you can actually catch fish? My husband found this fishing pond, and I was intrigued by the fact that you can catch your own fish and have it cooked on the spot for you to eat at the dining area (*´∀`). There are various rules at the fishing pond, which you can find on their website, haha. One big rule is that you cannot release the fish you catch, you have to buy them all. First, we tried catching yamame! It was as they say, a feeding frenzy, haha. Even without bait, you can catch fish easily! You can also catch masu salmon quickly. It really is as they say, the joy of catching fish! Lastly, we tried catching rainbow trout, which was tough! It's a big fish, so it's not easy to catch! I think I spent about an hour at the rainbow trout corner. But seeing others catching it around me, I really wanted to experience the feeling of catching that big fish! So I persisted. In the end, both my daughter and son caught one! Yay! It was such a great feeling! After weighing the fish in the bucket, we were asked how we wanted each fish to be cooked. We ordered miso soup, rice, etc., and the total came to about 8000 yen. It was a bit crowded, so the cooking time took about an hour, but surprisingly, we didn't mind waiting. We enjoyed each fish cooked in the recommended way. We had sashimi for one rainbow trout, and fried for the other. We had fried yamame and salt-grilled masu salmon. The fish we caught ourselves tasted exceptionally delicious! The most delicious was the yamame. I wish we caught more! The salt-grilled masu salmon was a bit salty. I wished they had used less salt. I preferred the fried rainbow trout over the sashimi. Next time, I want to catch a lot of yamame and have them all fried to eat. We all became fans of fried yamame at home ❤️ It was a very enjoyable and delicious experience, suitable for both children and adults. Thank you for the meal!

You can catch fish at the fishing pond and have it prepared for you right on the spot! You can catch rainbow trout, cherry salmon, and Yamame (mountain trout)! It's bait fishing, so you can catch fish quickly (although it's better in the morning). Families also come here a lot. It's recommended to fish in the morning and have the fish cooked for lunch (*´∇｀*). The dining area is not particularly clean and families can be noisy, but still, being able to eat freshly caught, fried, or grilled dishes is great!

I caught and ate it. #Ooyuki Tsuribori #Yamame #Oshorokoma #Rainbow Trout

The children caught a lot of mountain trout and had them deep-fried, and they were delicious! The deep-frying was done perfectly, crispy and not greasy at all, with no fishy smell. We couldn't finish all of it and had to take some home, but even reheated the next day, it was still delicious. It was a shame that the only cooking option available on the holiday was deep-frying, as I wanted to try salt-grilled as well.

My friend had never tried fishing for big fish before. They went to the sea or river and couldn't catch anything, so they thought fishing was not fun. It's sad when someone thinks that way, so I wanted to introduce them to an easy and enjoyable fishing experience, where they could catch fish and taste it. That's why I visited this place. Located 3km into the mountains with a sign on the national road, there is a fishing pond with a fish farm. It was crowded with families during the summer vacation, and even small children were having fun. I thought my friend would be able to catch fish here for the first time. There are three fishing ponds of different sizes and a small cabin where you can have a meal. First, you buy bait at the cabin's reception and rent a fishing rod. The larger pond has rainbow trout (big), while the smaller one has rainbow trout and yamame of a size suitable for grilling. It's important to choose the right fishing rod (hook size) depending on the fish you're targeting. I thought we would start with smaller fish to get used to it, but my friend immediately aimed for big fish. They wanted to enjoy the challenge of reeling in a big catch. We put bait on the hook and started fishing, but it was not easy to catch anything. The previous guests were also having little success. It was a tough time for fishing in the afternoon, and even when we tried to lure the fish with bait right in front of them, they would lose interest. When we used stationary bait, the fish would show interest but then suddenly swim away. It was frustrating to see the fish so clearly and my friend not catching anything. When my friend's rod finally bent, we got our first hit! It was a good fight, and my friend was excited as we helped them reel in a fish. It was a big one, around 40cm! My friend was overjoyed and immediately aimed for the next catch. Seeing them like that made me relieved that they caught something. However, we found out that all the fish caught had to be sold. If the hook was removed, the fish would die. Well, we would figure something out for the extras, so let's keep trying for the next one! But unfortunately, we didn't catch anything more. Feeling unsatisfied, we switched to targeting yamame. When we changed the fishing rod and cast the line, we caught a lot of them. It requires a bit of skill to hook them, but even small children can catch them easily. After catching enough fish, we finished up. I don't remember the exact price, but the fish were bought by weight in 100g units. At the cabin's restaurant, they can grill the fish with salt or make tempura. If you take it home, they will even fillet it into three pieces and provide ice as a service. We had them fillet the fish for us to take home and cooked them as salt-grilled and butter-grilled for dinner during camping. It was incredibly delicious! My friend was also enjoying the meal. There's something special about eating fish you caught yourself. I'm glad they had a good time. When my friend said "Fishing is fun!" with a smile after catching a fish, that was the best treat for me. Please visit this place with your family and enjoy the experience.

On the first day of the three-day weekend, we visited my husband's parents' house. Just like a workday, we left the house at 7:30 in the morning. We went to a fishing pond in Otofuke-cho, Kamikawa-cho, east of Asahikawa. It was our second time going there since we visited last year. At this fishing pond, they cook the fish you catch on the spot, so you can enjoy fresh fish (*^^*). However, if you don't catch any fish, you won't be able to eat, so it's a serious challenge (lol). Let's go for lunch! We started at the Yamame zone aiming for fried fish. Last year, it was the first week of September, but this time the fish were bigger probably due to being a week later. I wanted to catch smaller ones to fry whole, but it was difficult (*^^*) My goal was to catch 5 fish since there were 4 of us including my husband's parents aiming for 20 fish. Unfortunately, I only caught 3 fish as I struggled with baiting the hook. Next, we headed to the Rainbow Trout zone aiming for sashimi. Each person had to catch one fish, including the ones that my father-in-law would give to neighbors. Last year, it was my first time, and it was tough to catch one fish after an hour of fishing (*T_T*). But this year, my luck was better, and I caught one within 10 minutes following my husband's success. I supported my mother-in-law in putting the fish she caught into the basket, and we achieved our goal much earlier than planned (*^^)v. We asked for the fish to be cooked and waited in the tatami room with homemade pickles by my mother-in-law and sweet fruit tomatoes grown by my father-in-law (they allow bringing your own food). The fried Yamame was served first as I had requested it right after catching. The fish was big, so I wondered if I could eat it whole from head to tail. I took a bite. Yes! The fish was cut in several places with a knife, and the bones were fried crispy all the way through! The head to tail was crunchy and delicious (*๑>◡<๑). Both small and big fish were enjoyable to eat, with the bigger ones being plump and juicy (*^^*). The grilled Yamame had a crispy skin and tender flesh! The fresh off the grill experience was delightful (^^). The Rainbow Trout sashimi had an incredibly bouncy texture! I could feel the vitality of the fish that was jumping just moments ago. I felt grateful for the life that was given to me once again. After eating the fried fish first, I was full, so I took 1/3 home for a snack during our evening drinks. When I ate it the next night at home, the flesh had turned into a rich and sticky umami, but the skin still had a crunchy texture, which was delicious in both states. It was a blissful experience (*´▽｀*). I often forget that my body is sustained by the lives of other creatures when I'm used to buying fish from the supermarket. This experience reminded me once again that I am consuming life every day. Thank you for the meal (^^).

Winter Market #6. The main event is here after the scallops. I was planning to eat this after, but it wasn't ready yet. It was still in a waiting state haha. Finally, when I went, it was already done, so I bought one right away. Let's dig in! Mmm, this is the best! It's so delicious just lightly salted and fried like this... If you were staying at a hot spring inn in a yukata for dinner and they served salt-grilled sweetfish, you'd probably think being Japanese is great, but for me, this fried chicken is like a dream come true. I have no regrets now, this is it. Next time will be the final installment. I'm just here to eat, after all. The 60th Asahikawa Winter Festival.