Responsible Fishing in Lapland
The Fish Live Here. We’re Just Visiting.
Respecting Wild Fish and Their Habitats
Great fishing begins with healthy fish populations and unspoiled nature. The wild rivers, lakes and mountains of Northern Lapland are special places, and I believe it’s our responsibility to treat them with care so future generations can enjoy the same fishing we do.
For me, responsible fishing doesn’t mean we can never keep a fish. It means knowing when to release one and when it’s reasonable to take something for dinner.
Selective Fishing and Sustainable Practices
I believe in selective fishing rather than keeping everything we catch. Small fish deserve the chance to grow, and large fish are especially valuable to healthy populations – so we normally release both and keep a medium-sized fish for a fresh wilderness meal.
There’s something special about eating a fish you caught yourself beside a remote river. But there’s no reason to take more than we need.
Keep a fish for dinner, not simply because you caught it.
Responsible Catch and Release
Every fish deserves respectful handling, whether we release it or keep it. When releasing, we follow a few simple principles:
- Don’t fight the fish longer than needed, especially in late summer
- Keep the fish in the water whenever possible
- Wet your hands before touching the fish
- Use a rubber landing net
- Remove the hook carefully and handle the fish as little as possible
- Keep photos brief, near the water – never put the fish on the ground
- Give a tired fish time to recover and release it facing upstream
Leaving the Wilderness as We Found It
Conservation isn’t only about fish. We leave as little trace as possible: we carry out our rubbish, respect wildlife, avoid damaging vegetation and choose campsites carefully.
We also follow local fishing regulations, seasonal restrictions and access rules. Small things, but they matter when many people share the same nature.
Fishing for the Future
I want my guests to experience the excitement of catching wild fish in beautiful, unspoiled surroundings – and I want those fish and clear waters to be here long after our trip. Right now we can drink straight from our fishing waters without a filter, and I’d like to keep it that way.
Responsible fishing doesn’t take anything away from the adventure. It’s part of what makes it worthwhile.
Enjoy the fishing. Respect the fish. Leave something for the next generation.
Ready for the Arctic?
Have a particular fish in mind? Or just dreaming of a few days somewhere in the northern wilderness?
Send me a message. We’ll figure out the details together.
Tight lines! – Teemu