Interested in taking up fishing?
Congratulations—you’ve got a lot of fun ahead of you!
Sport fishing is both an exciting and relaxing activity that’s easy to share with others. The best part about fishing along the coast is that it’s free of charge—you don’t need a fishing license to fish here. All you need is a rod and a good understanding of the rules.
Here we’ve gathered tips of local fishing spots (check out the map below) and other useful information you might need for your fishing trip!
You can, for example, click through to:
- descriptions of the different fish species and where to find them
- what fishing gear is good to have for different types of fishing
- tips of local fishing spots via map
- a summary of fishing regulations you need to be aware of
- ice and maritime safety
- how to handle the fish you catch in a humane way
Tips of local fishing spots
Did you know that...
- Fishing with hand gear, also known as recreational fishing, is permitted along the coast and in the archipelago of the Bothnian Bay—you do not need a fishing license to fish here.
- The Bothnian Bay archipelago is the world’s northernmost brackish water archipelago.
- In the waters of the Bothnian Bay, you’ll find both the freshwater grayling and the saltwater herring—a phenomenon unique in the world.
- Pike is not only a sought-after sport fish, it is also a delicious food fish.
- The perch’s stripes provide excellent camouflage, and it changes color depending on its mood.
- In winter, when ice covers the Bothnian Bay, it’s easy to reach many fishing spots.
- In the outer archipelago, the water is so clear that you can ice fish in the same way as in mountain lakes.