The Aland Islands in the heart of the Baltic Sea are popular throughout Europe among fishing enthusiasts. The water in the surrounding waters of the island is marine, but with a low salt content, so the fish here are both marine and freshwater. At each time of the year, different fish are caught, for example, in summer — mainly pike perch and salmon. For fishing, you need to purchase a fishing permit or a license for the territory where you plan to fish. A license can be ordered in advance when booking a cottage or purchased directly on the spot from its owner.
Lake Saimaa in South Karelia is the fourth largest in Europe. It boasts many species of fish, but it is best to come to the shores of the lake for salmon. During fishing from the shore or from a rowing boat, roach, rudd, bream and small perch are provided in most cases. With the help of spinning, you can catch pike, perch, walleye.
In Central Finland, fishermen from all over the world are attracted by the famous trout rapids: Huopanankoski, Kyarnankoski, Kellankoski, Keskisenkoski and Kapeenkoski. In addition to trout, the rapids are also famous for excellent grayling. The water here is crystal clear, the rapids constantly change their direction and width, which allows you to use various fishing methods.
The pearl of fishing spots in Northern Finland is called Lake Puruvesi, which is one of the ten cleanest large lakes in the world. The water from the lake can be used for drinking, and the white sandy bottom can be seen even at a depth of 10 meters. The reservoir, whose depth reaches 60 meters, is rich in trout, whitefish, grayling.
In the Savo region, the Ayuskoski rapids, located among the picturesque forests between the large lakes Nilakka and Rasvanki, are popular among fishermen. Whitefish, grayling, brook trout and even artificially grown rainbow trout are caught in these parts, which are released into the waters of the rapids during the season.