MOST POPULAR WINTER EXPERIENCE – 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.
Season: December 22 – March 31
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (We always start ice fishing in the morning, as fish are typically most active and feed during the early hours in winter.)
This is a public tour with no minimum number of participants. Simply check the booking calendar for availability and make your reservation.
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Arctic Sea Ice Fishing on Oulu's Frozen Sea
Arctic Sea Ice Fishing is our most popular winter experience and our best-rated activity. The sea area of Oulu, located in the Gulf of Bothnia, transforms into a vast frozen landscape during the winter months. Surrounded by the peaceful Arctic scenery, you'll experience traditional Finnish ice fishing just minutes from Oulu city centre.
The fish-rich waters of the Gulf of Bothnia provide an excellent setting for ice fishing, and we usually catch fish on almost every trip.
Your experience begins at our Nallikari Experience Center, located directly on the shoreline in front of the frozen sea. Here, you'll change into warm thermal winter clothing before heading outside with your guide.
From Nallikari, we walk directly onto the frozen sea. The fishing location is typically only a 5–15 minute walk from our Experience Center. As the snow crunches under your feet and the frozen landscape opens around you, you'll experience the peaceful atmosphere of an Arctic winter morning on the sea.
If the weather is cold or windy, our guide sets up a heated tent on the ice, providing a warm and comfortable shelter from the elements. It is also possible to continue ice fishing from inside the heated tent.
Once we reach the fishing location, everyone gets the opportunity to drill their own fishing hole through the ice. Our experienced fishing guide will show you how to prepare the fishing rod, bait the hook and use small movements to attract fish beneath the ice.
We also use a sonar fish finder during the experience. The sonar allows you to see what is happening beneath the ice and watch fish approach and react to your lure – adding an exciting new dimension to traditional ice fishing.
No previous fishing experience is required. Our guides will teach you everything you need to know, so you can simply enjoy the excitement of fishing and the peaceful beauty of Oulu's frozen sea.
Perch caught while ice fishing on the frozen sea of Oulu.
About the Fishing
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Fishing technique: Traditional ice fishing with the help of a sonar fish finder
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Typical catch: Perch, typically around 20–35 cm
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Catch probability: Good
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What happens to the catch: Guests may keep an appropriate amount of fish for food. If we catch more fish than needed, the remaining fish will be released.
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Fishing area: The clear waters of the frozen sea in Oulu, Gulf of Bothnia
Prices & Inclusions
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Prices:
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Adults (13+): €99 / person
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Children (4–12 years): €79 / person
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Infants (0–3 years): Free of charge
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Christmas Eve (December 24) and Christmas Day (December 25): €145 / adult (13+), €120 / child (8–12 years)
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Price includes: Thermal clothing (overalls, gloves, beanie and boots), professional guidance, ice fishing rods, lures, bait, ice drills, seats, one sonar fish finder for the group, a heated tent on the ice when needed due to cold or windy conditions, and hot drinks by a campfire on the ice.
Practical Information
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Meeting point: Nallikari Experience Center, located directly in front of Nallikari Beach in the basement of the Nallikari Aalto hotel building (Nallikarinranta 10, 90510 Oulu). You will receive detailed meeting instructions by email after booking.
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Starting time: 9:00 AM. We start in the morning because fish are typically more active and feeding during the early hours in winter.
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Duration: 2 hours
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Languages: English and Finnish
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Public transportation: Bus number 15 operates from Oulu city centre to Nallikari approximately every 30 minutes.
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Weather and ice conditions: Safety is our top priority. If the experience cannot be operated safely due to a storm, unsafe ice conditions or other severe weather conditions, the tour will be cancelled and the payment refunded.
Book Your Arctic Sea Ice Fishing Experience
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