Helsinki
Helsinki Fishing Guide
Helsinki is a coastal city with a vast archipelago at its forefront. This offers unique opportunities for fishing, whether you're interested in casting from the shore, jigging from a boat, or fly fishing in the rapids.
Most Popular Fishing Spots
- Vanhankaupunginkoski Rapids: The city's most famous fishing spot, where you can target trout and salmon. Requires a special permit.
- Lauttasaari Shores: Excellent spots for sea trout and whitefish, especially in spring and autumn.
- Eastern Helsinki Archipelago: Areas like Vartiosaari and Laajasalo offer great spots for pike and zander.
Fish Species
In Helsinki's waters, you can catch many different species of fish:
- Pike: A common catch throughout the coastal area.
- Zander (Pike-perch): A popular game fish, especially during the summer and autumn seasons.
- Perch: The national fish of Finland, found abundantly everywhere.
- Sea Trout: A prized catch, popular to fish for from the shores.
Permits and Regulations
Always remember to check the current fishing permits and regulations. For the water areas of the City of Helsinki, you generally need the national fisheries management fee and the city's own fishing permit. Some special areas, like the Vanhankaupunginkoski rapids, have their own permit practices.
