Lake Akan is famous for is marimo moss balls and is surrounded by untouched nature. It's also home to an abundance of native trout species, making it a beloved spot for fly fishing and lure fishing enthusiasts. Fishing is banned until April 30 each year to protect the fish population, but the period from May 1 until autumn is an angler's paradise! Even beginners will find it easy to catch rainbow trout, Japanese char and kokanee in Lake Akan. Be aware that the area from the mouth of the Akan River at Lake Akan to the Yukan Bridge is a catch-and-release area - the first in Hokkaido (designated in 2003). A recreational fishing charge of JPY1,500 per day applies (to be paid in advance).