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.
On this tour, the chances of experiencing a fish strike and seeing it emerge from beneath the ice are very high.
Season: December 22 – March 31
Starting time: 9:00 AM or 10:00 AM (We always begin ice fishing in the morning, as fish are typically most active and feeding during the early hours of winter.)
This is a private experience exclusively for your group – no other participants will join. The experience is available for groups of at least 6 people. You can book it directly through our website at least 30 days in advance. If you wish to make a reservation with shorter notice, please contact us at info@nallikarisafaris.fi to inquire about availability. If you're traveling alone or with a smaller group, you can join our weekly program by booking the Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (public) experience.
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.
Nicely sized perches.
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Fishing technique: Traditional ice fishing with the help of a sonar fish finder
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Typical catch: Perch of 20-35 cm
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Catch probability: Good
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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.
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Type of fishing area: Clear water sea area of Oulu
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Prices:
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Adults: 99 € / person
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Children (6 - 17 yo): 79 € / person
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Christmas Eve (December 24th) and Christmas Day (December 25th) price: 145€ / adult, 120€ / child (6–17 yrs)
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Price includes: Thermal clothing (overalls, gloves, beanie, and boots), professional guidance, ice fishing rods, lures, baits, ice drills, seats, one sonar fish finder for the group, heated tent set up on ice, and hot drinks by a campfire on the ice.
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Level: Easy, for over 6 years old (under 18 years old only accompanied by parents)
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Meeting: Nallikari Experience Center, located right in front of Nallikari beach, in the basement of the Nallikari Aalto hotel building (Nallikarinranta 10, 90510, Oulu) (you will receive exact instructions for the meeting place in your email after booking)
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Duration: 3 hours
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Group size: 6 - 100 people (The experience can be booked through the reservation system for groups of up to 50 people. If your group is larger, please contact info@nallikarisafaris.fi.)
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Languages: English and Finnish
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Public transportation: Bus nro 15 from City Hall to Nallikari every 30 mins.
