Tasty fish from the lake, even straight to the pan
The first Finns are known to have come to Äkäslompolo to fish. Hundreds of years ago the lake was already providing whitefish and trout for the local peasants in winter. In the olden days people fished to keep hunger from the door, but nowadays it is the thrill of the catch that motivates people to get out onto the ice.
In addition to the indigenous fish species, rainbow trout can also be caught in some lakes. Enough perch to make a fish soup can be caught in any lake, but the crafty fisherman can, if lucky, land quite a sizeable whitefish.
Searching for perch *
Ice fishing, or as we say pilkki, is a popular hobby in Finland. This ice fishing trip heads to Lake Äkäslompolo, which is located right in the heart of the village. Our guide will show you how to drill holes in the ice and teach you the correct technique to use the ice fishing rod. Having drilled holes in the ice, we sit back, enjoy the thrill, and hope for a catch.
Duration: 2 hours
Departure: on request
Price:
55 € / adult
38,50 € / child (4–12 y.)
Salmon seeking at Lake Luosu **
According to an old saying, salmon is like gold – worth seeking even if you never actually find any. One thing we can be sure of, we will not catch any salmon at Lake Luosujärvi, but we are almost certain to catch perch. We first drive on snowmobiles a good twelve kilometres through forests and across a lake to a suitable fishing spot. You will learn the traditional ice fishing technique and see how fishing with a net is done. We will enjoy a soup lunch in a cosy café before heading back to Äkäslompolo.
Duration: 5 hours / 25 km
Departure: on Tuesday at 10.00
Price:
169 € / person (sharing snowmobile)
229 € / person (single driving)
118,30 € / child (7–14 y.) on the snowmobile
84,50 € / child (4–14 y.) in sleigh
Ice fishing trip to Lake Luosujärvi*
Ice fishing, or as we say pilkki, is a popular hobby in Finland. This ice fishing trip heads by car twenty kilometres from Äkäslompolo to a beautiful lake, Luosujärvi. You will learn the traditional ice fishing technique and see how fishing with a net is done. We will enjoy a soup lunch in a cosy café before heading back to Äkäslompolo.
Duration: 3–3,5 hrs
Departure: on request
Price:
129 € / adult
90,30 € / child (4–12 y.)
