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Finland, with its abundance of lakes, rivers, and the Baltic Sea, is a true haven for fishing enthusiasts.
The variety of destinations is extensive and, if you feel like it, you can fish in complete peace. Finland is a land of contrasts. The extremes will meet on your journey from the lush waters of the South Coast through the major lakes of the Finnish Lake District to the legendary salmon rivers and mountain brooks of Lapland.
Each water body has its own light and atmosphere – every one of them with their own story.
Finland has 187,888 lakes, 647 rivers as well as 1,100 kilometres of Baltic Sea coastline, including its archipelagos.
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Finland has 187,888 lakes, 647 rivers as well as 1,100 kilometres of Baltic Sea coastline, including its unique archipelagos. Read more about Finland’s astonishing and diverse fishing waters from below!
The largest river areas in Finland are extensive and fast-flowing fishing grounds. Rivers Tornionjoki, Tenojoki and Simojoki, still in their natural state, are among the most prolific salmon rivers in Europe. Finland has plenty of rapids areas suitable for fishing. Finland has it all for anglers keen to fishing in flowing waters from large majestic salmon rivers to small brooks and rapids.
Finland is the country with the most waters in the whole world. There are around 187 888 lakes in Finland and 10 % of Finland's surface is covered by lakes. In central and eastern parts of the country lies the Finnish Lake District, also known as the Finnish Lakeland. It is an extensive and beautiful area of interconnected lakes in Europe, comprising tens of thousands of lakes.
The unique archipelagos are fascinating and peaceful fishing environments with good odds of catching fish! Water on the Baltic Sea coast is brackish and the most important game species are the freshwater species pike and perch. The 1,100 km coastline also offers diverse opportunities for fishing zander, salmon, sea trout and many other species all year round.
Finland’s extensive waters are pristine and full of beautiful scenery that will take your breath away. Unlike crowded fishing sites around the world, Finland offers space and silence. Here you can fish in your own peace in various fishing sites.
The most common game species include the white-fleshed predators pike, perch and zander. Pike and perch can be found in almost all waters. Over a metre-long pike is a no big deal anywhere in Finland. The best zander stocks can be found in the lake district of Southern and Central Finland and on the southern sea coast.
Northern Finland offers great sites for anglers and fly fishers in pursuit of grayling, trout and salmon. In the best sites in Northwest Lapland, known as the ‘Arm of Finland’, grayling can grow to weights of over two kilos. Dream destinations for anglers in pursuit of big salmon include River Tenojoki, the most prolific salmon river in Europe, River Tornionjoki and River Simojoki.
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Fishing in Finland promotes fishing tourism in Finland. The Project is part of Finnish Ministry of Forestry and Agriculture’s Fishing Tourism Development Programme of Finland for the years 2024-2034.
Web portal has been developed by the Federation of Finnish Fisheries Associations in cooperation with Ministry of Forestry and Agriculture, Guild of Fishing Guides of Finland and numerous fishing service providers across Finland. The development has been funded by Finnish Ministry of Forestry and Agriculture.
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