Our Top 5 Saariselka Fishing Trips

1.Snowshoe Trip for Ice Fishing in Saariselka

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · 6 hours · from $163Our pick

Join guide Christina for a six-hour snowshoe outing from Saariselkä into quiet Lappish wilderness. You will learn to move through deep snow, drill a fishing hole on a frozen lake, try your luck with Arctic fish, and eat a simple barbecue lunch by an open fire. Winter clothing, boots, drinks, snacks, and hotel pickup are included.

“We had an amazing guided tour in Lapland today. Our guide, Christina, was incredibly kind, attentive, and made us feel very well taken care of throughout the day. We had the chance to discover unique and beautiful places, enjoyed a stunning snowshoe walk, and shared lovely moments around the fire in a small hut during lunch. The discussions were warm and authentic, which made the experience even more special. Christina also gave us very helpful tips for surviving in Lapland (like not using the car’s handbrake!) and for making the most of our stay. She generously recommended great places to visit and excellent restaurants. A truly memorable experience! We highly…”

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2.Saariselkä: Ice Fishing Safari by Snowmobile

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 4 hours · from $235Top rated

Spend four hours riding a snowmobile or a guide-pulled sleigh from Saariselkä to a wilderness lake. Your English-speaking guide shows you how to drill through the ice, fish, and warm up with a campfire lunch. Anni is one guide named in the tour feedback. Bring layers, and note the €1,200 accident liability.

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3.Saariselkä: Arctic Ice Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 18 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $123

Spend 2.5 hours on a frozen lake near Saariselkä with an English-speaking guide such as David or Bazil. You’ll learn to drill through the ice, prepare bait and fish with local gear. Warm clothing, transfers, hot drinks and patient instruction are included, but catching a fish is never guaranteed.

“David war ein hervorragender Guide. Sehr freundlich& zuvorkommend. Es hat uns spass gemacht den Vormittag mit ihm zu verbringen. Im Office bekamen wir eine warme Winterausrüstung über. Mit dem Auto dauerte es etwa 15-20min bis zum See. David hatte auch an warme Getränke gedacht:)! Wir haben es nicht geschaft einen Fisch zu fange, trotzdem war es ein tolles erlebnis. Danke nochmals lieber David!”

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4.From Saariselkä: Ice Fishing Tour to Lake Inari, reindeers &lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $215

Leave Saariselkä by minibus for frozen Lake Inari, after collecting thermal clothing and boots at Ivalo Safaris. A guide such as Max or Miko leads the snowmobile-sled ride, ice fishing, campfire lunch, and reindeer feeding. The five-hour trip is capped at 10 people and includes equipment, warm clothing, lunch, and hot drinks.

“Such a fun experience! Our guide, Miko, was amazing and so accommodating. It starts off by getting equipped with warm clothing and equipment, then getting driven to the lake which is like a 20 minute journey. Then you ride on the sleigh on the lake, such a cool yet cold experience (the wind) ! Then the fishing starts! He demonstrates how to make the hole and you take turns trying to make your fishing hole (he ends up making them when we’re all tired). Then he demonstrates how to fish and you spend 30 minutes trying to catch something - seems short but it’s a long time when it’s cold.…”

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5.Saariselkä: Ice Fishing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $116Best value

Spend three hours learning Finnish ice fishing on a forest lake near Saariselkä. Your English-speaking guide provides transport, fishing gear, permit, snowsuit, winter boots, and hot drinks. You will drill through thick ice, bait a line, and wait in the quiet. Guides such as Antonin and Angela are praised for patient instruction and thoughtful extras.

“Our guide was responsive when we were in arranging the pickup, he was accommodating in the timing and showed us step by step how to fish and we caught one! interesting activity to try it at least once.”

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