ice fishing in Finland

Do you wish to experience winter in a unique way? Traditional fishing with nets in winter is nowadays a rare activity.

If winter conditions allow (both ice and weather conditions), there is a rare opportunity to experience fishing on ice with nets. It’s also a great outdoor activity. Looking forward seeing you on ice! Ice conditions for winter season 2023-24 were excellent for ice fishing. 

Psst – what about organizing your birthday party on ice?

Southern Finland 20 km from Helsinki

On ice of the Baltic Sea

3-5 hours

1-4 persons in fine physical condition

Price: 200€/person. Min 2 persons.

Guided Ice fishing trip

Fishing on ice with nets is a specialty we can offer in November-March depending on the weather conditions. This trip takes place on the frozen Baltic Sea, about 1 km from the coastline. We walk this distance (slowly). 

The nets (in total some 200 m long…) are placed under the ice! Quite amazing, isn’t it! You will learn how this is done. The nets will be checked about five days later. If you join the day when the nets are checked, you will see how the fishers pull the nets from the icy water and the fish are collected from the nets. If you wish, you can try yourself! 

We are also ready to organize ice fishing with a rod if the ice fishing with nets is not available (please check with us on this).

Information
  • If you come by train to Kirkkonummi or Espoo railway stations,
    we can pick you up from there.
  • Duration: 3-5 hours 
  • Group size: 1-4
  • Important: Walking or skiing on ice is a physical exercise. You need to be in good condition.
  • Fishing on ice trips are guided by 2 experienced persons
What do I need with me?

Warm clothing suitable for weather including a warm hat and gloves. We will provide the special overalls and boots needed for this trip.

Please make sure you have a valid travel insurance.

Eating and hydrating

Coffee/tea and snacks are offered during the trip 

FAQ
  • Is a fishing permit needed? Yes a fishing permit for one day is needed. We will take care about that.
  • Can I buy a fish caught by the nets? Please ask the fishers.

What fish can be caught?

We expect to catch Pike (Esox lucius), Pikeperch (Sander lucioperca), Perch (Perca fluviatilis), Smelt (Osmerus eperlanus) and sometimes also Burbot (Lota lota) and Sea trout (Salmo trutta). 

Birthday party on ice Photo by M.Arvela
Birthday party on ice
Suksilla merijäällä usvaisessa maisemassa
On sea ice- checking what icefishing with nets is all about
Ice fishing with nets
Fishers at work -checking nets
First time ever walking on ice! Photo by M.Arvela

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