1. Finland

Fishing in Finland

Fishing in Finland includes saltwater fishing along the coastline as well as freshwater opportunities in rivers and lakes. Nearshore fishing targets a mix of coastal and reef species, while offshore trips often focus on pelagic fish such as tuna and mackerel depending on season and location.

Types of species in Finland

Pike
Pike
Perch
Perch
Trout
Trout
Salmon
Salmon
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Top fishing spots in Finland

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Puujärvi

Southern Finland Province, Finland

4.5
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Tammerkoski

Province of Western Finland, Finland

4.2
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Lempäälä

Province of Western Finland, Finland

4.4
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Vantaanjoki

, Finland

4.4
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Tuusulanjärvi

Southern Finland Province, Finland

4.0
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Espoonlahti

Southern Finland Province, Finland

3.9
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Katosselkä

Eastern Finland Province, Finland

5.0
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Bodominjärvi

Southern Finland Province, Finland

4.0
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Kokemäenjoki

Province of Western Finland, Finland

4.7
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Lapuanjoki

Province of Western Finland, Finland

5.0
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Biggest catches in Finland

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Finland fishing reports

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Northern pike

Soukanlahti

31 in · 6 lb

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Northern pike

Tammerkoski

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Zander

Tammerkoski

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European perch

Tuusulanjärvi

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Zander

Tammerkoski

13 in · 1 lb

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Atlantic herring

Vantaanjoki

10 in · 5 oz

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Zander

Tammerkoski

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European perch

Soukanlahti

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Northern pike

Espoonlahti

39 in · 14 lb 2 oz

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Gammelstadsfjärden

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FAQ about fishing in Finland

Some of the most popular species anglers target in Finland include Pike, Perch, and Trout. The best species often depend on season, water type, and location within the country.

For more detailed, real-time insights, the shows which species are being caught near you and what baits are working best across Finland.
Some of the most popular fishing spots in Finland include Puujärvi, Tammerkoski, and Lempäälä. Anglers across the country fish a wide range of waters, with opportunities varying by region and season.

With the , you can explore local hotspots anywhere in Finland, see recent catches, and find out what's working near you.
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Popular States in Finland
OuluProvine of Western FinlandSouthern Finland ProvinceEastern Finland ProvinceLapponia
Popular species in Finland
Northern pikeEuropean perchZanderRainbow troutCommon roachCommon breamBrown troutIdeEuropean whitefishCommon ruddAspEuropean graylingLake troutEurasian ruffeWhite breamEuropean chubArctic graylingTenchCommon bleakAtlantic salmonAtlantic herringRound gobyLake whitefishBurbotYellow perchExplore species
Popular fishing waters in Finland
PuujärviTammerkoskiLempääläVantaanjokiTuusulanjärviEspoonlahtiKatosselkäBodominjärviKokemäenjokiLapuanjokiAlholmanselkäHevossalmiLippajärviLummenneVanhakaupungin suvantoSaimaaGammelstadsfjärdenSoukanlahtiLojosjöPien-SaimaaPopular Waters