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

4.3
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Lempäälä

Province of Western Finland, Finland

4.4
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Vantaanjoki

, Finland

4.5
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Espoonlahti

Southern Finland Province, Finland

4.1
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Tuusulanjärvi

Southern Finland Province, Finland

3.9
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Bodominjärvi

Southern Finland Province, Finland

4.3
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Katosselkä

Eastern Finland Province, Finland

5.0
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Kokemäenjoki

Province of Western Finland, Finland

4.8
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Vanhakaupungin suvanto

, Finland

4.5
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Biggest catches in Finland

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Finland fishing reports

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European perch

Alholmanselkä

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European perch

Espoonlahti

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Rainbow trout

Lempäälä

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Zander

Espoonlahti

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Common bream

Soukanlahti

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Common bream

Soukanlahti

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Common bream

Soukanlahti

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Common bream

Soukanlahti

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European perch

Tammerkoski

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European perch

Tammerkoski

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FAQ about fishing in Finland

🐟 What are the best fish species to catch 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.
🌊 Where are the top fishing spots in 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.
🎣 What are anglers currently catching in Finland?
Recent catches logged in Finland include European perch, Northern pike, and Zander, with active reports coming in from waters like Alholmanselkä and Espoonlahti. What's biting changes week to week depending on weather, water temperature, and season.

Open the to see the latest reports from Finland in real time — including bait, conditions, and exact locations.
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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 ruddAspLake troutEuropean graylingEurasian ruffeWhite breamEuropean chubCommon bleakAtlantic herringTenchArctic graylingAtlantic salmonLake whitefishRound gobyBurbotCrucian carpExplore species
Popular fishing waters in Finland
PuujärviTammerkoskiLempääläVantaanjokiEspoonlahtiTuusulanjärviBodominjärviKatosselkäKokemäenjokiVanhakaupungin suvantoLummenneAlholmanselkäLapuanjokiLippajärviHevossalmiSoukanlahtiGammelstadsfjärdenSaimaaLojosjöKeravanjokiPopular Waters