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.

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