The 4 Best Ice Fishing Trips

1.From Rovaniemi: Snowshoeing and Ice Fishing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 190 reviews · 4 hours · from $135Our pick

Travel north from Rovaniemi for a four-hour Arctic outing with a small group of up to eight. Snowshoe through forest, walk across a frozen lake, learn ice fishing, and build a fire with guides such as Jeremy, Archie, or Matilda. Warm clothing, equipment, drinks, and a campfire snack are included.

“Alyssa was super friendly and she made us feel at home. The snacks, hot drinks, and warm chat alongside the unique experience of snowshoeing and fishing definitely made our day. Thanks for all!”

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2.Lapland: Ice Fishing, Floating & BBQ Snow Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 37 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $281

You will travel into Lapland’s arctic forest with an English-speaking guide, drill a fishing hole, try ice fishing, eat salmon in a traditional kota, then float in a frozen lake wearing a survival suit. Guides such as Albane, Luka, and Leah have helped make the day personal and easygoing.

“Esperienza positiva, non aspettatevi di pescare realmente dei pesci perché è praticamente impossibile, nel complesso mi sono divertito e soprattutto ho mangiato del salmone buonissimo! Soddisfatto”

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3.Snowshoeing and Ice Fishing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $137

Spend four hours in Lapland snowshoeing through quiet forests, drilling an ice-fishing hole, and warming by an open fire with Finnish snacks. Your guide supplies winter gear, boots, fishing equipment, hot drinks, and sausages. The small group has no more than eight people.

“La actividad estuvo bien y me gustó aunque me esperaba que tuviera un poco más de acción, o sea que la parte de raquetas de nieve fue un corto recorrido para llegar al lago desde el coche y luego volver. La parte de pesca en hielo estuvo bien aunque un poco aburrida.”

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4.Snowshoe Trip for Ice Fishing in Saariselka

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 22 reviews · 6 hours · from $163Top rated

Join an English-speaking guide, such as Christina when she leads the trip, for a six-hour snowshoe walk near Saariselkä. Learn to fish through lake ice, warm up with drinks and snacks, and share a barbecue lunch by an open fire. Winter clothing and hotel pickup are included.

“We had an amazing guided tour in Lapland today. Our guide, Christina, was incredibly kind, attentive, and made us feel very well taken care of throughout the day. We had the chance to discover unique and beautiful places, enjoyed a stunning snowshoe walk, and shared lovely moments around the fire in a small hut during lunch. The discussions were warm and authentic, which made the experience even more special. Christina also gave us very helpful tips for surviving in Lapland (like not using the car’s handbrake!) and for making the most of our stay. She generously recommended great places to visit and excellent restaurants. A truly memorable experience! We highly…”

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