Spend a crisp morning drilling your own hole in a frozen Finnish lake, learning gentle winter fishing techniques, then thaw out in a cottage with traditional salmon soup. Small group instruction and snowshoe access make this a practical intro to Lapland winter skills.
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The morning air bites with Arctic clarity as the minibus pulls up to a frozen mirror of a Finnish lake. Snow crunches underfoot while guides lay out drills and wooden fishing stools; the lake’s hush presses in, broken only by the tap of an auger through clear-blue ice. You strap on snowshoes, cross a wide sheet of winter, and settle above chiseled water to wait.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic mobility for walking on snow and standing for periods while fishing
Wildlife
History
Ice fishing and lake travel have been practical winter livelihoods in Lapland for centuries, intersecting Sámi subsistence traditions and Finnish rural practices.
Conservation
Operators typically follow Leave No Trace principles; disposing of bait and waste properly and avoiding disturbance of shoreline vegetation helps protect fragile Arctic ecosystems.
Reserve your spot on the Ice Fishing in a small group with snowshoeing and salmon soup today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Layer for changing temperatures
Start with a moisture-wicking base, add insulating mid-layers and a windproof outer shell — you’ll be standing still while fishing and moving while snowshoeing.
Insulated, waterproof boots
Bring boots rated for subzero temps; guides provide snowshoes but your soles must keep you dry and warm on ice.
Listen to the guide on ice safety
Follow instructions about spacing, drilling and where to set up — lake ice is thick but variable near inlets and shallows.
Stay hydrated and pace snacks
Cold air can suppress thirst; drink warm fluids between fishing and enjoy the provided soup to keep energy up.
Insulated winter boots
Keeps feet warm and dry during snowshoeing and standing on ice.
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Layered clothing (base, mid, shell)
Allows quick adjustments for warmth while stationary and active.
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Warm gloves with dexterity
Keeps hands warm while handling line and bait without sacrificing control.
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Sunglasses and sunscreen
Bright snow glare can be intense; eye and skin protection improves comfort.
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