The 15 Best Fishing Trips in Finland

1.Snowmobile and Ice Fishing Adventure with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 879 reviews · 5 hours · from $222Our pick

Leave central Rovaniemi with Safartica for about three hours of snowmobiling across forests, frozen rivers, and lakes. You’ll share a machine, swap drivers, drill an ice-fishing hole, and eat hot soup with coffee or glögi. Guides such as Patrik, Laura, Emil, and Vasi are praised for calm, careful instruction.

“Our tour with Vasi was absolutely fantastic! We did a snowmobile tour with her, and she made the experience truly unforgettable. She was always incredibly dedicated, flexible, and friendly, making sure everyone in the group felt comfortable and well taken care of. Her attention to detail and enthusiasm made the adventure even more special. The conversations with her were insightful and engaging. Without a doubt, she is one of the best tour guides I have ever had. If you have the chance to do a tour with Vasi, don't hesitate – you won’t regret it!”

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2.Ice Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 379 reviews · 3 hours · from $104

Spend three hours with a local English-speaking guide learning ice fishing on a frozen lake near Rovaniemi. You will walk through an old forest, drill your own fishing hole, try traditional gear, and warm up in a kota tent with fire-cooked sausages, marshmallows, and hot drinks. Guides such as Clara, Lorenzo, Viktor, and Laura are praised for their patient, family-friendly help.

“Our guide Viktor was amazing!!! And the fact that we were a small group made the experience extra special.”

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3.Ice Fishing & Snowmobile Safari Combo Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 268 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $190

You’ll spend 4.5 hours riding about 20 kilometers by snowmobile, then trying traditional ice fishing on a frozen lake. Guides such as Janne, Mirlo, Marco, and Chiara are known for adding local stories and patient instruction. Winter gear, transfers, fishing equipment, sausages, and hot drinks are included.

“We enjoyed the activity very much because of our guide Janne. He was so nice to share his experience as a local of Rovaniemi, how locals spend their holidays, the local delicacies etc. He made us feel like we’re on an activity with a very close friend! Furthermore, he took care of us very well, making sure we’re warm and cosy throughout the activity. Thumbs up to Janne!”

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4.Snowmobile Safari with Ice Fishing and Outdoor Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 195 reviews · 5 hours · from $221

Set out from central Levi for a five-hour snowmobile safari across snowy forest and frozen lakes. You share a two-person snowmobile, stop to drill an ice-fishing hole, then warm up in a kota or tent with hot drinks and soup cooked over an open fire. English-speaking guides such as Carlos, Javier, and Brent lead the outing.

“A snowmobile safari with ice fishing and an outdoor lunch offers the best and most traditional Levi experience. Driving the snowmobile over the frozen lake and through the forest is exhilarating while fishing on the lake is fascinating. However, nothing beats the campfire at the end where we cooked salmon soup and stood by the fire in a traditional Sami Kota (teepee) amidst the snowy forest at -30°C. Our friendly guides answered all our questions and made the experience truly memorable. I highly recommend it.”

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5.Snowshoeing and Ice Fishing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 190 reviews · 4 hours · from $135

Travel about 20 kilometers north of Rovaniemi, snowshoe through Arctic forest, and walk onto a frozen lake for ice fishing. Your English-speaking guide supplies winter gear, teaches you to drill the ice, and shows you how to start a fire without matches. Expect a small group of up to eight, hot drinks, and a campfire snack.

“Ana was a wonderful guide! She made our day extremely pleasant anf full of new learnings!”

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6.Arctic Circle Ice Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 4 hours · from $104

Spend four hours on a frozen lake near Rovaniemi, learning traditional ice fishing with an English-speaking guide. You get transport, fishing gear, winter overalls, boots, gloves, hot juice, and sausages by a campfire. Guides such as Jack, Sam, Thomas, and Halsho have helped beginners drill holes, fish, and enjoy the Arctic scenery.

“the place the guide took us to was fabulous. he was very kind and very helpful. it was a fun and out of the ordinary tour. fishing on the frozen lake is truly unique, you feel immersed in nature.”

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7.Snowmobile and Ice Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $240

This 4.5-hour Rovaniemi outing combines a guided snowmobile ride with ice fishing on a frozen lake. Nordic Unique Travels provides winter overalls and boots, hotel pickup from central Rovaniemi, fishing instruction, and a fire-cooked meal of salmon, sausages, bread, and hot berry juice. Guides such as Alvaro, GiGi, Lucas, and Alberto have been praised for patient, friendly help, though busy dates can feel slow.

“This tour was cancelled at 5pm the night before. Alternative tours were offered. But, canceling at the last minute is inconsiderate and didn't allow for us to find another tour company to do the activity we wished. We opted for a different tour. The site host, Jodi, was professional and friendly.”

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8.Ice Fishing and Snowmobile Tour with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 86 reviews · 5 hours · from $169

Spend five hours in the quiet wilderness outside Rovaniemi with StayLapland. Ride a snowmobile to a frozen lake, learn ice fishing, and share local snacks and warm drinks by a campfire. Guides including Sofia, Sergio, and Marina have helped make this a warm, personal outing. Pickup, winter clothing, equipment, and English guidance are included.

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9.ICE FISHING experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 81 reviews · 2 hours · from $100

You’ll ride from your accommodation to a frozen lake or river near Rovaniemi, cut a hole in the ice, and try fishing for about an hour. The guide provides gear and a hot drink. Groups are limited to nine, with French, English, Spanish, Catalan, and Persian available. Guide Valentin has led French-language outings.

“tout était parfait, même si nous n'avons pas pêché de poissons nous avons pu observer un superbe parhélie et également un arc en ciel blanc 😊”

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10.Half-Day Snowmobile & Ice Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 80 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $258

Spend 4.5 hours in Lapland riding a snowmobile in pairs, drilling through frozen lake ice, and eating a Lappish BBQ. English-speaking guides such as Robert and Zak have been praised for their friendly help. Pickup, winter clothing, equipment, and food are included, with vegetarian and vegan options available on request.

“Alles gut organisiert, von der Abholung, Transport bis zu den Aktivitäten. Es war ein unvergessliches Erlebnis. Danke an unser Guide Zak.”

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11.Ice Fishing by Snowmobile

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 79 reviews · 3 hours · from $222

You’ll ride a shared snowmobile through Levi’s snowy Arctic forest to a frozen lake, where an English-speaking guide teaches you to drill the ice and fish beneath it. The three-hour trip includes winter clothing, equipment, hot drinks, and hotel pickup from selected Levi locations. Drivers need a valid license.

“La natura apre il cuore. La guida Fabrizio molto motivato e trasmetteva entusiasmo… Le attrezzature ottime e l’organizzazione impeccabile.”

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12.Ice Fishing on a Frozen Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 65 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $92Best value

Join Beyond Arctic for a 3.5-hour ice-fishing trip from Levi to a frozen lake. An English-speaking guide, including guides such as Yann, teaches you to drill and fish through thick ice, find new spots, take photos, and enjoy hot drinks, snacks, and possibly fried fish by the fire.

“So cool and so cold!! Yann the guide was so nice !!”

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13.Lappish Lunch Break -Snowmobiling, ice fishing and tasty food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $233Top rated

From Safartica in central Rovaniemi, you’ll ride a snowmobile through snowy forests and across frozen rivers, learn to cut an ice-fishing hole, and eat hot Lappish soup in a warm tent. Winter clothing, equipment, instruction, hot drinks, and a two-person snowmobile are included. Guides such as Juho, Diia, Alexie, and Anu have led recent outings.

“A beautiful experience riding the snow mobile and ice fishing. Our guide Diia was friendly and encouraging. We had a great time🤗”

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14.Ivalo: Ice Fishing Tour to Lake Inari, Reindeers & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 46 reviews · 4 hours · from $194

Travel by snowmobile-pulled sleigh from Ivalo to a quiet fishing spot on Lake Inari, then visit Tina and Tapio’s island home. Your guide provides thermal clothing, fishing gear, local stories, and a hot lunch in a traditional kota. Reindeer, a friendly dog, and a warm fire make this a good choice even if fishing is not your main interest.

“L'esperienza è stata molto bella ed organizzata bene. Laurie è un'ottima guida, gentile e disponibile, pronto a spiegare curiosità sulla Lapponia. Viene fornito un abbigliamento adeguato alle condizioni di freddo che si affrontano durante l'attivita. Bello l'incontro con le renne ed il pranzo offerto sotto alla tradizionale tenda sami con braciere.”

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15.VIP Ice Fishing “ICEBREAKER” Lunch in Glass Igloo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $349

Spend about three hours with a private guide such as Andrew, Kate, or Katharina, fishing through Arctic ice, riding snow scooters, and eating a three-course Lapland lunch beside a fire in your own glass igloo. Hotel pickup, Canada Goose clothing, gear, WiFi, and family menus are included.

“Top top activité! Personne très sympa! Aimable! Peut venir vous récupérer à votre domicile! Repas top! Activité 10/10✅”

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