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Can you hear thecall of the North?
Fishing in Lapland is full of opportunities.
Listening to the sound of the flowing rivers and observing the play of light and shadow on the water surface while a chill breeze of wind refreshes your mind.
The surrounding forests, fells and river banks seem endless. This is where life happens.
This is where nothing and everything come together. This is where friends, new and old, gather around one thing – the sustainable lifestyle of a fisherman.
Fishing in Northern Lapland takes on a whole new dimension thanks to the legendary rivers of the region, as its diverse waters offer the opportunity to use various fishing techniques. You may catch several species, from Tenon salmon to the sizable Arctic char and whitefish of Lake Inari. Many famous fishing rivers flow through vast wilderness areas, including the Teno, Ivalojoki, Näätämöjoki, Juutua, and Luottojoki rivers. In addition to the immense Lake Inari, there are excellent fishing lakes such as Ii, Muddus, Nitsi, Paadar, and Vuontisjärvet. Before heading out to the fishing waters, it's important to take care of fishing permits.
The easiest way to get started is by participating in a guided fishing trip, where the area's skilled fishing guides and entrepreneurs take care of both the licensing and finding the best fishing spots. You can also immerse yourself in the heart of wilderness life during a hunting vacation in the northernmost Lapland. In winter, you can conveniently go ice fishing by snowmobile.
Rocky Fells and Nature’s Phenomena
Graylings and unique views
Eastern Lapland offers a unique blend of unspoiled nature and fishing tourism. With vast open waters, hundreds of lakes and ponds, and extensive river networks, this region attracts fishing enthusiasts worldwide. It's known as a fishing paradise, where you can catch various species, including pike, perch, whitefish, zander, trout, grayling, char, and even salmon.
Eastern Lapland's tranquil nature and vast wilderness create a perfect setting for outdoor activities. Whether you seek abundant catches or a peaceful fishing retreat, this region has it all. Welcome to Eastern Lapland, where you can immerse yourself in nature's wonders and enjoy
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Wilderness awaits
Enjoy the total silence
Well known for offering some of the best destinations for canoeing and kayaking in Finnish Lapland, the rivers Lätäseno ja Palojoki are much more than that.
The richness of fish species in these wild flowing waters in middle of the wilderness is notable, and therefore they attract fishermen to visit the region to swing their rods from the river banks over and over again. The headwaters of these rivers can be reached by hiking through wilderness or by flight services. Species to catch: grayling, trout, salmon, pike, perch, whitefish.
Life at the Arctic Lakes
When the perception of time changes
The ‘land of the thousand lakes’ plays up to its name right here in Lapland too. These lakes and ponds of the region were carved into Lapland’s ground in the end of the ice age and one can sense something raw and even primitive in these areas. Right here the perception of time can totally be forgotten, and the focus is on the meaningful things in life. To fishermen and nature lovers in general this is a great chance to find peace and be one with the wilderness.
Whatever style of fishing you prefer, the lakes in Lapland warmly welcome you to give it a try.
Combining Fishing and the Lapland Experience
Open invitation to enjoy the nature and sustainable lifestyle in Muonio
Crackling campfires at the river banks and forests nearby create a perfect setting after a day spent at the waters. The stories are told right here and some of them become legends. In the Muonio region it is common to offer “Harling” style trolling on the Artery river, but also some unique lake fishing. The region holds a great number of lakes and streams that run through from the Pallas-Ylläs National Park. There’s even a chance to meet landlocked salmon in lake Pallas, right at the door of the park. Salmon chasers can find some great fly fishing opportunities in the Northern part of the Artery river.
Kingdom of Salmon
Gateway to the Fjells
The Kolari region offers great fishing on both rivers and lakes.
Here you have the chance to chase the Salmon on the Artery river with “Harling” trolling, but also with fly. The intersection of Tornio and Muonio rivers lies in Lappea, which has one of the first Salmon lodges of the Artery river. Rivers Äkäs, Ylläs and Naami welcome you to enjoy their swirling shapes and christal clear waters, hosting graylings, trouts and pikes. In Kolari you can also enjoy the lakes and ponds chasing Big Pikes and perch under the midnight sun. Kolari region invites you to enjoy the Ylläs holiday resort, a gem of Lapland offering multiple activities and hiking routes towards the Pallas-Ylläs National park.
Fishing without borders
Fish don’t follow the borders
The Artery river runs through Finnish and Swedish Lapland to become one of the largest playgrounds for anglers. You can find a wide range of waters on both sides allowing you to combine different styles of fishing and species to catch. Accommodation options can be found widely, along with other services from recreational lake fishing to guided heli-fishing trips.
Fishermen do not see borders - here they care about sharing the great experience with nice people.
Fishing Capital of Finland
From the Artery River to Countless Lakes
Pello is the fishing capital of Finland. The artery river between Finland and Sweden flows through the area, opening magnificent opportunities to catch the silver lined baltic salmon.
Here you’ll find some of the largest spawning pools among numerous great rapids of the river.
These waters are suitable for fly fishing but also for Harling style trolling, which is the most common style of salmon fishing at the river. In Pello you also have great lake fishing opportunities and the chance to find the northernmost zander population in lake Mieko. The area’s fish species include salmon, trout, grayling, pike, perch, whitefish and zander.
Approaching the Gulf of Bothnia
Southern parts of the Artery river
The Artery river system spurs out to the northern part of Bothnia Bay in Tornio-Haparanda.
Downwards from Pello region the Artery river offers some great pools and rough rapids, including great spots for casting from the banks. In Kukkolankoski you can learn more about or even experience the traditional scoop net fishing of whitefish. This region boasts a range of fishing in side rivers like Tengeliönjoki and multiple lakes, supported by local service providers on both sides of the Artery river. In the city of Tornio-Haparanda you’ll also have the opportunity to experience fishing on the waves of the Gulf of Bothnia on the Baltic Sea.
UNIQUE, UNSPOILT NATURE
Simojoki is the only river that flows inside the Finnish borders from start to finish and that has its own wild, naturally breeding salmon population. Relax and fish by the River Simojoki where you will be surrounded by unique and beautiful nature. The only things tense around here are fishing lines!
It's easy to travel to Simojoki by flying to Rovaniemi; from Rovaniemi you will arrive to Simojoki in an hour.
FLY-FISHING AT ITS BEST
The size, flow rate and plentiful rapids of the Simojoki offer a particularly magnificent setting for fly-fishing. Take along your best flies and fishing mates and head to the Simojoki for your best trip of the year, with plenty of catch and memories to carry you through the dark winter nights!
Eastern Lapland offers a unique blend of unspoiled nature and fishing tourism. With vast open waters, hundreds of lakes and ponds, and extensive river networks, this region attracts fishing enthusiasts worldwide. It's known as a fishing paradise, where you can catch various species, including pike, perch, whitefish, zander, trout, grayling, char, and even salmon.
Eastern Lapland's tranquil nature and vast wilderness create a perfect setting for outdoor activities. Whether you seek abundant catches or a peaceful fishing retreat, this region has it all. Welcome to Eastern Lapland, where you can immerse yourself in nature's wonders and enjoy
@ Fishing Lapland 2023
Fishing tourism of Lapland has been developed by the Fishing Tourism Association of Lapland in tight cooperation with the municipalities of Kolari, Muonio, Enontekiö, Pello, Simo and Rovaniemi and also FlatLight Creative House, Louru Ltd ja NLUX Ltd. The development has been funded by Lapin Liitto from European Regional Development Fund and by The Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment from HAMA -funds.
