[Celebrating the lifting of restrictions] We're doing our "Stream Fishing and Campfire Camping Event" again this year! Why not join us on a stream fishing trip? (April 4-5, 2026)
Written by Yasushi Hisatomi
Apologies for the sudden announcement, but with the joyous opening of the stream fishing season this spring, Outdoor Gearzine will once again be hosting offline stream fishing-themed travel events. So, here is the announcement for "2026 Stream Fishing and Campfire Camping - Part 1"!
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Offline event in April 2026: "A trip to walk, fish, build a bonfire, and stay overnight in the headwaters of a river in 2026."
Event Overview
■Date and time: April 4-5 (Saturday and Sunday)
*The event will be cancelled if rain or flooding is expected. If the event is cancelled due to weather or other reasons, we will notify you by email by 12:00 on the Friday before the event
■Location: Headwaters in areas where the water temperature is as high as possible
*The exact location is undecided due to weather conditions, but it will be somewhere in Shizuoka, Kanagawa, Saitama, Yamanashi, Gunma, or Tochigi prefectures. In terms of stream climbing level, there will be some direct ascents and bypasses of waterfalls, but it will be a beginner to lower-intermediate level stream (around Grade 2) where rope belaying is not required
Please be aware that it may be difficult to access the site if you live in the Tokai or Western Japan areas
■Number of applicants: First 5 people (Applications will be closed on a first-come, first-served basis from those who submit the application form.)
■Minimum experience required to participate:
Experience camping in a tent and climbing or fishing at the source of a river
*Experience walking through a stream in mountain stream shoes
■Participation fee:
Participation is conditional on signing up for the "Standard Plan" membership (1,000 yen/month) by the day of the event
Once you join, you can participate in any event of that month for free, so please join us!
(If you are already a member, it is free. If you are not a member, please join by the day of the event.)
As we did last year, I'd like to organize an overnight trip that combines stream fishing with camping in the stream, which I believe is the essence of stream fishing and the most enjoyable and premium fishing experience
Climbing the stream allows you to fully appreciate the mystery and depth of untouched nature, mountain stream fishing allows you to experience the pure joy of "catching fish", and spending the night carefree under the open sky while enjoying a feast of freshly caught delicacies around a bonfire. Why not join us on this stream trip that condenses all the fun of the outdoors?
As with the previous event, due to the nature of its content, it is definitely not suitable for beginners
The ideal participants are people who have at least one experience with stream climbing (fishing experience is not required) and who would like to spend an overnight trip fishing, hiking, and camping around a bonfire with other Outdoor Gearzine readers
, it might be a bit challenging for someone who " no experience with stream climbing or camping has "experience with tent camping but is new to stream hiking and stream fishing ," suddenly venturing into stream climbing with full tent camping gear would be quite difficult.
In any case, if you are interested but a little worried, please feel free to contact us
Regarding the equipment you need to prepare
Basically, we ask that each participant prepare the necessary equipment for mountain stream fishing and camping. This includes basic equipment for stream climbing (including harnesses and helmets) and fishing tackle
However, Outdoor Gearzine can lend you fishing equipment and tackle, stream climbing equipment, and camping gear (except for items that are in certain sizes), so if you absolutely cannot get the equipment you need, please feel free to contact us
Please be aware in advance
Please note that this event is not a guided tour, so participants must participate at their own risk. Outdoor Gearzine will not be held responsible for any injuries, illnesses, or accidents that occur during the event
However, we will of course provide thorough support so that you don't get lost, so please don't worry about that
To enter, please use this application form
There are still some details to be decided, but if you are interested, please apply using the entry form below! It's first come, first served, so apply early!
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Of course, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us
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If you would like to take this opportunity to stay overnight in a mountain stream while fishing,
Please feel free to join us!
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There are two types of membership: "Light Plan" and "Standard Plan"
is available Light Plan that provides only operational support and access to exclusive content Standard Plan that also provides free participation in various events, including offline events
Various events are planned to be held at least once a month from now on, and in addition to talk events like those held last year, we are considering inviting lecturers to hold workshops, study sessions, screenings, etc. We also plan to provide online live streaming and archived content for those who are too far away to travel or who were unable to attend on the day, so we would appreciate support from people all over the country
In addition to these offline events in Tokyo, we also plan to hold meetup events for camping, hiking, running, and other outdoor activities about once a month. We would like to decide how to proceed together with the members who have actually joined us in the future
Related reading
June offline event: "Let's start mountain stream fishing this year!" [Beginners welcome!]
The first offline event in September: "Walking along the source of a river, fishing, having a bonfire, and staying overnight" [The joy of mountain stream walking]
[Outdoor Gearzine Membership] May Schedule
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