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Lake Saimaa
PikePike-perchLake Trout - largest lake in Finland
Europe · Fishing World Guide
Finland.
Finland Fishing 2026: 188K Lakes, Pike & Ice Fishing
17
target species
Yes
license needed
Apr–Nov
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
Yes.
47 Euro per year or 16 Euro per week or 6 Euro per day
›All license details
- Where to apply?
- Online at Metsahallitus (state service provider)
- Cost
- 47 Euro per year or 16 Euro per week or 6 Euro per day
- Validity
- Day, weekly or annual licenses
- Available online?
- Yes
Minimum sizes: pike usually 45 cm, pike-perch 42-45 cm, trout 60 cm+ in rivers. Salmon during closed season: fines up to 3,500 Euro
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
Pike: April-June and September-November. Pike-perch: May-July and September-October. Perch: June-August and winter. Salmon: May-July
Where to fish?
The top waters.
02 ·
Teno River in Lapland
Atlantic Salmon - most productive salmon river in Europe
03 ·
Tornionjoki River
Salmon river
04 ·
Finnish Lake District
tens of thousands of connected lakes with PikePike-perchPerch
05 · Hamina Region
Kotka
Kymijoki Riverlakes and Baltic Sea coast - PikePerchPike-perch
What's biting?
Your target species.
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
Salmon: strict closed seasons with maximum fines up to 7,510 Euro. Pike: year-round, best time April-June and September-November. Pike-perch: May-July and September-October. Trout: March-May and September-October
Catch limits
Catch limits
Varies by region and fish species. Salmon is subject to the strictest protection measures
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
No specific methods mentioned, fish traps and nets require a license
Catch & release
Catch & release
No specific regulations mentioned
What does it cost?
47 €
License
47 Euro per year or 16 Euro per week or 6 Euro per day
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Guide per day
Not specified - enquire at FISHERMANSLODGE
6-47 €
Daily budget
Approx. 6-47 Euro for license plus accommodation and equipment costs
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Finland61.92°, 25.75°
🎣 Live catches in finnland
4 verified catches
Not enough data (4 catches)
Bite-time forecast appears from 5 catches.
Plan your trip.
Everything in one place.
Fishing trips in Finland
Curated tours & charters with price and click data from our partner dashboards.
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Fishing Xperience Helsinki
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Trip types in Finland
All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
Online at Metsahallitus (state service provider) — Minimum sizes: pike usually 45 cm, pike-perch 42-45 cm, trout 60 cm+ in rivers. Salmon during closed season: fines up to 3,500 Euro
Rules in detail
Finland has the Everyman's Right (jokamiehenoikeus) - ice fishing and float fishing are allowed everywhere! For all other methods you need licenses.
Freshwater
Saimaa Lake, Teno River, Tornionjoki River, Finnish Lakeland, Kymijoki River
Saltwater
Baltic Sea coast, Kotka-Hamina region with herring fishing
Equipment
Bring your own equipment. Popular methods: trolling with rowing boat or electric boat, casting, fly fishing, trolling. Effective flies and lures available locally
Guides
FISHERMANSLODGE offers information and guides for fishing tours
Getting there
Rowing boats or electric boats are standard for fishing tours on lakes
Safety
Observe local regulations depending on region and water body
Customs & fish export
Everyman's Right allows free access to waters for simple fishing with hook and line
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: March 27, 2026
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