Kumamon Yoshimatsu Fishing Guide Service

Nice to fish, but nicer to enjoy fishing!

Guiding/Teaching fishing at Lake Inawashiro and Lake Hibara at Fukushima Pref. Surrounded by nature, you can enjoy fishing in a lake with clear water quality all day long.
Let's enjoy bass fishing together!

Guide Profile

Keiji Yoshimatsu

Born in Kuma-gun, Kumamoto

Immersed in bass fishing and canoeing since childhood, Keiji went on to represent Japan at both the National and World Championships in Canoe Sprint Kayaking.

Turning his lifelong passion into a career, he trained under professional guides across Japan's premier lakes—including Lake Inawashiro, Lake Biwa, Lake Hibara, Lake Nojiri, and Lake Kawaguchi. In 2021, he launched his own professional bass fishing guide service.

Remarkably, his guiding expertise has led clients to catch back-to-back Japan record-breaking smallmouth bass over the past two years.

Currently, he is also active as an official field staff member, supported by top fishing brands deps and ENGINE (Superior).

Our Bass Boat

Caymas CX20

Engine：Mercury Pro XS 250

Trolling Motor：Minn Kota Ultrex

Fish Finder：Hummingbird Helix10 360 Imaging

Garmin Livescope

FAQ（disclamers)

Important: Please read before booking!!

Below is a short list of fishing FAQs(disclamers) about Kumamon Yoshimatsu guide service.

These disclaimers are deemed to have been accepted by the customer upon confirmation of the reservation.

Please let us know if you have specific questions about the trip, area or anything else when you contact us from "Contact for support " form down below the page.　

Is the time schedule fixed?

We are flexible with the time schedule: for full-day plan, operating hours are 7am-5pm so within the hours, you can start late or finish earlier. the same for half-day plan. However, no refunds/discounts are offered.

We have no cars/no transportation from station to the lake. Any pick-up services?

Yes, we can pick you up at the nearst station. Please feel free to ask, when you make a reservation.

What do I need to bring?

We recommend bringing a hat, polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, and rain gear if rain is in the forecast. Dress for the weather and add an extra layer during the cooler months. Feel free to bring anything you would like to eat or drink during the trip; coolers are welcome on the boat. The bass boat has a built-in cooler where we will store your food and drinks. You are also welcome to bring your personal rods, reels, and any tackle you would like. However, we can rent rods, reels, and lures for free if you do not have your own.

Can our kids also ride on the boat？ if so, any discounts?

One child who is younger than 12 years old boards for free. Two children who are both younger than 12 years old are to a fee equivalent to one adult. Anyone older than 12 must pay the adult fee.

When the weather condition is bad, what will happen?

If we can make a decision to cancel the trip before departure, we will refund 100% of the fee. If the weather changes during boarding, we may alter the course or shorten the trip. this case, please note that we will not provide a refund or discount.

Any cancellation policies?

Yes. 1 week before the trip - 30%, the day before - 50%, on the day - 100% cancellation fee is applied.

Any guarantee on theft and damage?

We are not responsible for any issues in the marina (such as tackle theft, accidents, damage, etc.). In particular, please do not leave valuables in your car and always carry them with you. We cannot guarantee the safety of tackle the guide service. In the unlikely event that the guide boat, well as the equipment and fixtures inside and outside the ship, are damaged due to the customer's carelessness, we may charge a repair fee or the full price for damages.

Do you have insurance in case of an accident?

fishing guide service is covered by yacht/motorboat insurance in the event of an accident. Compensation is limited to the insurance coverage amount (10 million per person for death or injury). This fishing guide service does not assume any responsibility for accidents, theft, submersion, property failure, loss, injury, etc., resulting from the customer's carelessness. Please bring your health insurance card in case of injury due to your own negligence.

What kind of payment methods do you accept?

Please note that the guide fee is based on Japanese Yen and applies when you pay in cash. Credit card payment is also available, but only when you make a reservation in advance through this website. We do not have card payment equipment on-site. PayPal is also accepted; however, the transaction fee will be your responsibility. If you are paying in US dollars or other currencies via PayPal, please ask us for the price, as FX impact needs to be taken into consideration.