Caenis Fishing Guide Service
Otsu 1057 Komoro City Nagano Japan 384-0802
Contact:  Makito Koyama
Phone:    0081-267-22-3084
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www.caenisflyfish.com

Fly Fishing Guide Service and Fly Shop
Targeted Species ~ Yamame Trout, Rainbow Trout, Char

Water Systems

Chikuma River, Yukawa River, and Lake fishing

The Chikuma River is part of the Shinano River which is the longest river system in Japan.  The Chikuma River has a rich aquatic insect offering and a strong population of trout waiting to strike at your fly offering.  Because of its size, the Chikuma River offers you to choice of conventional and spey fly fishing.

The Yukawa River is a tributary of the Chikuma River.  The Yukawa River is noted for its’ vary of aquatic insects and hatches – “Matching the Hatch” is the key.  The river is best fished with an 8-foot length, 4- or 5-weight fly rod for Yamame trout and Char.  The season runs from February 16 to September 30.

There also the opportunity to fly fishing lakes for Rainbow trout – here you have the option of fishing from a boat or wading – single-hand or spey.

Lodging

We can handle your lodging arrangements for you at the Nakatanasou or the Hoshinoya.

Nakatanasou … http://en.nakadanasou.com/

Hoshinoya … http://www.hoshinoya.com/en/concept/index.html

International air port is Haneda Air Port

Head Guide – Maki Caenis

Maki Caenis was born in Nagano and started fly fishing at the age of 15.  Having lived in New Zealand and Canada help developed and honed his fly fishing and guiding skills – along with trips to Yellow Stone National Park USA.  Maki guides and fly fishes more than 200 days during the season – the majority of the time is spend on the rivers and lakes during the summer.  Maki also owns and manages the Caenis Fly Shop.

Caenis Fishing Guide Service ~ Photo Gallery