Fishing in Finland
Everyman's right covers ice fishing and simple float fishing for free. Lure fishing needs the state fisheries management fee, and often a local permit too.
10 researched spots — 3 Freshwater, 5 Fly Fishing, 2 Saltwater.
Species you can target
- Arctic char
- Atlantic salmon
- brown trout
- grayling
- landlocked salmon
- northern pike
- perch
- rainbow trout
- sea trout
- whitefish
- zander
Fishing spots in Finland
- Lake Saimaa — South Savo. Freshwater, Beginner. Target species: northern pike, zander, perch.
- Tornio River — Lapland. Fly Fishing, Advanced. Target species: Atlantic salmon, grayling, whitefish.
- Lake Inari — Lapland. Freshwater, Intermediate. Target species: brown trout, Arctic char, whitefish.
- River Kymijoki — Kymenlaakso. Fly Fishing, Intermediate. Target species: brown trout, Atlantic salmon, grayling.
- Lake Päijänne — Central Finland. Freshwater, Beginner. Target species: northern pike, zander, brown trout.
- Turku Archipelago — Southwest Finland. Saltwater, Intermediate. Target species: northern pike, perch, sea trout.
- Ruunaa Rapids — North Karelia. Fly Fishing, Intermediate. Target species: brown trout, rainbow trout, grayling.
- Helsinki Coast — Uusimaa. Saltwater, Beginner. Target species: zander, northern pike, perch.
- Kuusinkijoki — Kuusamo, Lapland. Fly Fishing, Advanced. Target species: brown trout, grayling.
- River Vuoksi — Imatra, South Karelia. Fly Fishing, Advanced. Target species: brown trout, landlocked salmon, grayling.
Licence requirements and closed seasons change regularly. Always confirm with the relevant fisheries authority before you fish — each spot page links to its source.