Rivers

Finland has plenty of rivers and flowing waters suitable for fishing. Perhaps the finnish lapland is best known for its mighty rivers and salmon fishing. however as a water rich country There is much to explore also in central and southern finland for fishermen keen to flowing waters!

River Iijoki

River Iijoki streams through the Finnish landscape with its magnificent rapids and meandering spawning areas, originating from the limpid lakes of the north-eastern Koillismaa region and discharging its waters into the Bothnian Bay at the Ii municipal centre.

River Kokemäenjoki

As a whole, River Kokemäenjoki offers highly diverse opportunities for sports fishing for a wide variety of species.

River Kiiminkijoki

The 170 kilometre long River Kiiminkijoki, which empties its dark waters into the bottom of the Gulf of Bothnia to the north of Oulu, is one of the very few unharnessed rivers in Finland, where migratory fish are not hindered by anything apart from some traps.

Central Finland rapids

From a Finnish rapids angler’s point of view, Central Finland is definitely the most rewarding place to seek wonderful trout-fishing experiences. This region is home to several scenic, highly esteemed and well-managed rapids sites, where catching a brown trout on the end of your line is more of a rule than an exception.

River Kymijoki

River Kymijoki is the southernmost salmon river in Finland, flowing into the Eastern Gulf of Finland at the City of Kotka. In terms of fishing, the most interesting sites include the lowest five kilometres on the eastern branch of the river. On River Kymijoki, anglers fish in an urban environment while still being able to enjoy peaceful nature.

River Merikarvianjoki

River Merikarvianjoki is one of the most popular fishing sites in Southern Finland. Its rapids offer a splendid setting for fly-fishing and spinning. There is a 24-kilometre stretch of combined licence area covering numerous rapids and torrents. The most extensive rapids areas include the Lankoski, Puukoski, Stäävitkoski-Vaadinkoski and Holmankoski Rapids, which are also among the most popular spots within the fishing area.

River Simojoki

River Simojoki, emptying into the bottom of the Gulf of Bothnia, is one of the very few Finnish salmon rivers that has remained unharnessed. Starting from Lake Simojärvi in Ranua, the river is of ‘quite a suitable size’ to manage by casting from the banks or while wading.

River Teno

River Teno, flowing on the northern edge of Finland, is the best salmon river in Europe. Many people draw a blank on a trip to River Teno, but every summer the luckiest anglers succeed in wearing down whoppers weighing more than 20 kilos.

River Tornionjoki

River Tornionjoki is a major stream flowing almost in a natural state on the border between Finland and Sweden. The river is the largest free-flowing salmon river in Europe and catches have increased sharply in recent years. It is a traditional waterway to the furthermost end of Lapland and people living on the riverside often refer to it simply as the ‘Way’.

River Vantaanjoki

About a hundred kilometres long, River Vantaanjoki starts in Riihimäki, flows through six municipalities and empties into the Gulf of Finland, part of the Baltic Sea, at the City of Helsinki.

Rivers Juutua and Ivalojoki

Rivers Juutuanjoki and Ivalojoki, which are emptying their waters into Lake Inarinjärvi, are famous wilderness streams of Northern Finland. There angler has a chanche to meet a big wild brown trout.

Rivers Kitka, Kuusinki & Oulanka

With its three famous trout rivers, River Kitkajoki, River Oulankajoki and River Kuusinkijoki, Kuusamo offers you a unique opportunity for going after the great brown trout in Finland.Trout’s journey from its birthplace to Russia and back

Ruunaa rapids

Ruunaa is situated in the rugged wilderness of Eastern Finland. This 16 kilometres long rapids destination with its lakes offers a wide variety of fishing opportunities. In Ruunaa you have the opportunity to enjoy peace and experience the clean and pristine Eastern Finnish nature.

River Kemijoki

River Kemijoki is Finland’s longest river, which reaches the sea at the City of Kemi at the bottom of the Gulf of Bothnia. Before this, it has flowed 550 kilometres by some counts, starting as small rivulets in Russian and Finnish Lapland, wandering through wilderness areas, well off the beaten track, until arriving at more and more man-made environments towards its lower reaches.