Oulu: Arctic Sea Ice Fishing｜Finland

Experience the thrill of ice fishing on the frozen sea of Oulu – feel the strike, see the fish rise from the depths, and enjoy the peaceful beauty of the Arctic winter.

Arctic Sea Ice Fishing is our most popular winter experience. The Oulu sea area, located in the Gulf of Bothnia, turns into a frozen wonderland during the winter months, offering beautiful views over the frozen sea and the city skyline. The fish-rich sea is also an excellent place for ice fishing, and we usually catch fish on almost every trip.

Our experience begins at the Nallikari Experience Center, located right on the Nallikari shoreline in front of the frozen sea, where we gear up in warm thermal clothing.

From there, we head out on foot—just a short 5–15 minute walk—onto the frozen sea. As the snow crunches underfoot and the horizon opens up, you'll feel the stillness of the Arctic morning all around you. If the wind picks up or temperatures drop, our guide sets up a heated tent to provide shelter from the elements. It's also possible to ice fish inside the warm tent.

Once at the fishing site, everyone gets the chance to drill their own hole in the ice. Our experienced fishing guide will then show you how to bait the hook and use small movements to lure fish beneath the ice.

We also use a sonar fish finder, which allows you to actually see the fish swimming below and reacting to your lure—making the moment of the strike even more exciting.

No previous fishing experience is needed—just a sense of curiosity and a willingness to embrace the calm, quiet magic of the Arctic sea in winter.

-Fishing technique: Traditional ice fishing with the help of a sonar fish finder
-Typical catch: Perch of 20-35 cm
-Catch probability: Good
-What is done with the catch: The customer can choose an appropriate amount of fish for food. If we catch more fish than we need, we will release the rest of them.
-Type of fishing area: Clear water sea area of Oulu