The City Lights Burbot Ice Fishing Experience is a unique and enchanting adventure in the heart of Oulu. Available only for a short period during the winter, it offers an exclusive opportunity to fish for a night-active, snake-like fish under the mesmerizing glow of the city lights.
Season: 1 January – 15 February (short, as it aligns with the burbot spawning period)
This is a private experience exclusively for your group – no other participants will join. The experience is available for groups of at least 4 people. You can book it directly through our website at least 14 days in advance. If you wish to make a reservation with shorter notice, please contact us at info@nallikarisafaris.fi to inquire about availability. If you're traveling alone or with a smaller group, you can join our weekly program.
Embark on a journey of mystical winter fishing in the evening or nighttime. The burbot, known for its snake-like appearance and delicious flavour, emerges to spawn in the cold, dark waters of the River Oulu delta. This unique experience is available for a limited time each year, typically from mid-January to late February, capturing the essence of the coldest and darkest winter nights.
We will meet either at our Nallikari Experience Center or at your accommodation in Oulu, where we will provide thermal clothing. From there, transportation to Kuusisaari begins.
Kuusisaari is located close to Oulu’s vibrant city center. As night falls, the city’s lights cast a magical glow over the icy landscape, creating a surreal fishing environment.
Upon reaching the chosen fishing spot, you’ll find a heated tent waiting for you. This warm shelter provides comfort and respite from the chilly winter air, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the night.
You’ll have the opportunity to drill your own hole in the ice, and our guide will demonstrate effective techniques for baiting and luring burbots, sharing tips and tricks to enhance your fishing experience.
With a little luck, you’ll experience the thrill of catching a burbot.
Fishing technique: A special burbot ice fishing technique using heavy lures that are bounced near the bottom, aided by a sonar fish finder.
Typical catch: Burbot weighing 1-2 kg.
Catch probability: Average. Burbots get caught fairly often, but sometimes they only show up in the sonar or let themselves know through bites in the lure.
What is done with the catch: The customer can choose an appropriate amount of fish for food. If there is an overflow of catch, the rest are released.
Type of fishing area: Near burbot spawning areas in the River Oulu delta, illuminated by city lights.
Price: 170€ per person
Christmas Eve (24 December) and Christmas Day (25 December) price: 255€ per person
Also, on other public holidays, the price may be higher. You can see the final price in our booking calendar.
Price includes: Thermal clothing (overalls, gloves, beanie, and boots), professional guidance, ice fishing rods, lures, baits, ice drill, seats, one sonar fish finder, transportation from Nallikari to the shoreline and back, heated tent set up on the ice, and hot beverages by a campfire on the ice
Duration: 5 hours (including clothing change and transportation)
Group size: 4–40 people (If your group size exceeds the maximum available in the booking calendar, please contact us at info@nallikarisafaris.fi)
Level: Easy; suitable for ages 12 and over (under 18s must be accompanied by a parent)
Meeting point: Nallikari Experience Center (Nallikarinranta 10) or your accommodation in Oulu
Starting time: 5:00 pm (during winter, burbots feed after sunset)
Languages: English and Finnish
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