Arctic Fishing & Open Fire Cooking

Dive into the sustainable wilderness experience of Inari Winter Fishing in Northern Lapland. Learn winter fishing techniques, cook your own catch, and savor the fresh, mouth-watering fish.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Rahajärvi - Meeting at Xwander Nordic:

Please arrive by 9:45 at the latest (contact us about transfer options from Saariselkä).

The total duration of the trip is approximately five hours. We return to the shop between 15 - 16:00.

We will gear you up for the Arctic fishing adventure at Xwander Nordic. We will also provide you with overalls and boots if needed.

Ice Fishing:

Experience ice drilling and fishing in the traditional Arctic style. Learn the techniques used by the locals to catch fish even in the coldest temperatures.

Winter Nets:

Next we will check the submerged nets and discover the species native to Lapland, including White Fish, Pike, Perch or Burbot. A hands-on experience that brings you closer to the Arctic marine life.

Fish Preparation:

Participate in preparing the catch while receiving an informative biology lesson about the local fish species.

Making Delicious Fish Soup:

Conclude the day by learning how to make a traditional Arctic fish soup in a Lappish Tipi Tent. Enjoy the warm, flavorful dish made from the fresh catch of the day!

Extras & Option:

Add a refreshing tent sauna/ ice swimming experience to your fishing adventure!

What's Included
  • Fishing equipment: Ice drills, fishing rods, and nets
  • Food and drinks: Fresh fish soup, snacks and drinks
  • Winter clothing: Warm overalls, boots and gloves
  • Family activities: Tobogganing and kick sledding for kids
  • Expert guidance: Learn traditional Lappish ice fishing techniques
  • Transfers from Ivalo and back
What's Not Included
  • Optional extra activities like tent sauna & ice swimming
  • Supplementary transfers from Inari, Nellim, Kakslauttanen, Kiilopää and Saariselkä
Additional Information

Enjoy a fun day at Lake Rahajärvi, just ten minutes north of Ivalo village, where you’ll learn the basics of traditional winter fishing and indulge in a delicious meal!

Our expert guides will teach you authentic Lappish ice fishing techniques, which include:

• Ice Drilling (“kairaaminen”)
• Traditional Ice Fishing (“pilkkiminen”)
• Under-Ice Net Fishing (“juomustus”)
• Fish Preparation Demonstration
• Making Delicious Fish Soup

After reeling in our catch, we’ll gather around a crackling fire in a traditional Lappish Kota and prepare the freshest fish you’ve ever tasted. You’ll learn traditional fish cooking methods, with all the necessary equipment provided by Xwander.

This experience is perfect for friends, couples and families. Kids can enjoy activities like tobogganing and kick sledding, ensuring everyone has a memorable experience.

Our cold, clear waters make the fish incredibly fresh. Join us on this incredible winter experience!

Location
Xwander Nordic
Ivalontie
Meeting point at Xwander Ivalo
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Javiergt5805rd
Dec 9, 2023
The most nice touetis guides - The best activity we did in Finland. They have the best guides, they know how to fish, cook, sing, navigate, tow a sled with a snowmobile... they know everything!!
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Nico
Feb 2, 2023
Ice fishin in lappish nature - We had a wonderful experience with our guide, Sonja. The organisation was really good and we have been picked up at our accomodation. On the lake, we had the chance to experience the beautiful lappish nature with all its facets. To end this beautiful morning, we had a fresh fish soup with a desert cooked over opne fire which was delicious! We would definitly do this again!
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Joardiant
Jan 7, 2023
Amazing trip with Xwander, would recommend them to anyone visiting Ivalo/Inari! - We did two activities in Inari and both were perfect! The first one was the ice fishing experience with our guide Juhanni, and the second one was Inari Day with Ossi. Both Juhanni and Ossi are remarkable, great cook and are super super informative and helpful. I still remember the amazing fish soup and Juhanni made and reindeer stew that Ossi made for us. We experienced some issue during our ice fishing day (the net was stuck in the ice and we couldn't pull it to get the fish out), but Juhanni tried his best and finally after some trial and error, we managed to get 3 fishes from the broken net!
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