Turku Archipelago: Baltic Herring fishing & tasting｜Finland

You will meet your local guide near the Ukkopekka Bridge, right next to Naantali’s charming old town and iconic Kuparivuori rocks. From here, you will step onto the bridge to experience "silakkalitkaus", a traditional way of fishing Baltic herring using a spinning rod.

Before you get your turn on fishing, you’ll learn how the technique works and hear stories about its history in Finnish coastal culture. No bait is needed, instead, a line with multiple hooks is lowered into a shoal of herring, and it’s possible to catch several fish at once. Enjoy about an hour of relaxed fishing together while taking in the beautiful sea views of the archipelago.

After the fishing experience, we will walk a short scenic walk to the nearby fireplace with view over the sea. Gather around the fire with your host and learn how freshly caught Baltic herring is traditionally prepared. If you wish, you can also take part in cleaning the fish, giving you a hands-on introduction to another authentic local skill.

Finally, you will enjoy tasting the herring you’ve just caught and prepared yourself — a simple, fresh, and truly local food experience by the sea. Nothing goes to waste, and the moment offers a perfect opportunity to relax, share stories, and experience a small but meaningful part of life in the Finnish archipelago.

Please note that due to the nature of this activity, the weather and movements of the shoals may affect the outcome of this experience. You local host will always make sure you will get the best experience possible with the resources in use.

Accessibility: This experience is accessible, but please note that the scenic walk to the fire place is along a walkway (sand/gravel fairly smooth surface) with a few up and downhills. The distance from the parking lot to the fishing spots is 100-200 meters and the distance to the fireplace (one-way) is 800 meters / 1,6km (return).