There are people who do not imagine rest without nature. For them, Finland is exactly the place you need. There is something to see and do at any time of the year: picturesque New Year and northern lights, ski resorts and cozy wooden houses, fishing and rafting, hiking in the mountains and descents along the rivers in kayaks.

Finland is famous for its lakes, not in vain because it is called "the country of thousands of lakes." In fact, there are much more of them here: about 190 thousand, which together form a huge lake system, connecting with numerous rivers, straits, bays and seas. Most of the water does not reach a depth of 20 meters, but in the center of the country is the Lake Plateau, within which there are really large lakes. Real Finland can be seen only when traveling on lakes.

Fishing in Finland

Finland is deservedly called a paradise for fishermen, the fauna of local water bodies is so diverse and rich. Where else can you fish in one place for pike, perch, burbot, bream, pike perch, carp, salmon, trout, smelt and many other types of fish?

In principle, in order to fish on the lakes and rivers of Finland, you only need to come there, all the conditions for you have already been created. Outfitting and equipment will be given out on the spot; if necessary, help, everyone will show and tell - for this even there are special fishing guides that will open to you small secrets of local fishing.

For fishing it is necessary to pay a state fee of 20 EUR, which will be valid until the end of the year, regardless of date, or 6 EUR for a week . Also for catching fish with bait, you need to get a territorial license that costs 29 EUR and is valid until the end of the year or 6 EUR for 7 days, as a fee . You can pay and get a license right in hotel - in cash or through ATM . You can fish without a license in the state (public) waters for an ordinary float fishing rod (without a spool, spoon-bait, fly and other devices) - in the summer; sheer gliding and mormyshka - in winter .

Fishing in Finland is, as they say, for every taste and color. Want - take a conventional fishing rod, you want - spinning; You can fish from the shore or take a boat - fun or motor. As a rule, lakes are also chosen depending on preferences: what kind of fish is used, what kind of nature and climate. By the way, fishing is also popular in Finland for artificially grown fish, thanks to which the general population in water bodies is maintained.

Maximum impressions you will get in fishing tours, which in Finland abound. Professionals will teach you different types and ways of fishing, organize picnics and cruises on high-speed boats on the islands and, of course, provide all necessary equipment and clothes. For those who do not like to keep watch for the float, there are other activities: romantic walks on lakes by canoe or steamer, kayaking, trekking in local forests and meadows, golf, horse and bike rides and much more.

But even if you are not a fishing lover, in Finland you will definitely want to try, and this activity will surely please you. Fishing is not only an ancient way to get your own food, but also an opportunity to relax, get rid of everyday stress and irritation and just be alone with nature and your thoughts. Fierce fishermen say that this condition is close to meditation.

Of course, numerous lakes have always been of help to the Finns: they feed them and give them food, help them in agriculture, and transport goods. And attract the masses of tourists: fishermen, kayakers and just lovers of healthy recreation in nature. In Finland, the charge of energy, fresh strength and a lot of vivid impressions you are guaranteed.