Experience the thrill of ice fishing on the frozen sea of Oulu – feel the strike, see the fish rise from the depths, and enjoy the peaceful beauty of the Arctic winter.
Season: December 22 – March 31
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (We always start ice fishing in the morning, as fish are typically most active and feed during the early hours in winter.)
This is a public tour with no minimum number of participants. Just look at the calendar for a free day and make a booking! If your group consists of at least 6 people and you would like to book the service exclusively for your group, please choose the Arctic Sea Ice Fishing (private) option.
Arctic Sea Ice Fishing is our most popular winter experience. The Oulu sea area, located in the Gulf of Bothnia, turns into a frozen wonderland during the winter months, offering beautiful views over the frozen sea and the city skyline. The fish-rich sea is also an excellent place for ice fishing, and we usually catch fish on almost every trip.
Our experience begins at the Nallikari Experience Center, located right on the Nallikari shoreline in front of the frozen sea, where we gear up in warm thermal clothing.
From there, we head out on foot—just a short 5–15 minute walk—onto the frozen sea. As the snow crunches underfoot and the horizon opens up, you'll feel the stillness of the Arctic morning all around you. If the wind picks up or temperatures drop, our guide sets up a heated tent to provide shelter from the elements. It's also possible to ice fish inside the warm tent.
Once at the fishing site, everyone gets the chance to drill their own hole in the ice. Our experienced fishing guide will then show you how to bait the hook and use small movements to lure fish beneath the ice.
We also use a sonar fish finder, which allows you to actually see the fish swimming below and reacting to your lure—making the moment of the strike even more exciting.
No previous fishing experience is needed—just a sense of curiosity and a willingness to embrace the calm, quiet magic of the Arctic sea in winter.
Nicely sized perches.
Fishing technique: Traditional ice fishing with the help of a sonar fish finder
Typical catch: Perch of 20-35 cm
Catch probability: Good
What is done with the catch: The customer can choose an appropriate amount of fish for food. If we catch more fish than we need, we will release the rest of them.
Type of fishing area: Clear water sea area of Oulu
Prices:
Adults (13+): 99 € / person
Children (8–12 yo): 79 € / person
Infants (0–3 yo): Free of charge
Christmas Eve (December 24th) and Christmas Day (December 25th) price: 145€ / adult (13+), 120€ / child (8–12 yo)
Price includes: Thermal clothing (overalls, gloves, beanie, and boots), professional guidance, ice fishing rods, lures, baits, ice drills, seats, one sonar fish finder for the group, heated tent set up on ice (if it's cold or windy), and hot drinks by a campfire on the ice.
Cancellations due to weather: The tour will be canceled due to a storm or bad ice conditions, in which case we will refund the payment to the customer.
Meeting: Nallikari Experience Center, located right in front of Nallikari beach, in the basement of the Nallikari Aalto hotel building (Nallikarinranta 10, 90510, Oulu) (you will receive exact instructions for the meeting place in your email after booking)
Starting time: 9:00 am (Because the fish eat in the morning in the winter)
Duration: 2 hours
Languages: English and Finnish
Public transportation: Bus nro 15 from City Hall to Nallikari every 30 mins.
