Experience the tranquillity of ice fishing from Nallikari in Oulu at the frozen Gulf of Bothnia!
This trip takes place in Nallikari, a seaside resort area located in the city of Oulu in northern Finland. On your ice fishing trip in Oulu, you'll immerse yourself in Nallikari's beautiful winter scenery, with snow-covered landscapes and frozen lakes and streams.
The excursion begins at the Nallikari Experience Centre in Oulu, located right beside Nallikari Beach. Upon arrival, you'll meet the certified instructor and receive your warm winter clothing, including winter overalls, boots, a beanie, and gloves. From the centre, you'll walk for about 5-15 minutes to the fishing spot at the frozen Gulf of Bothnia, which is an arm of the Baltic Sea. If there is strong wind or frost, the guide will set up a small heated pop-up tent for shelter. Afterwards, you'll receive the traditional ice fishing equipment, and the guide will go through ice fishing instructions.
Everyone will drill a hole in the frozen surface of the sea, and the guide will demonstrate how to attach the bait to lure the fish. Then, the ice fishing in Oulu begins! You'll sit back, relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery as you wait for a catch. The equipment also includes a sonar fish finder, which helps to locate the fish. You'll have spectacular views of the urban city of Oulu and the vast open frozen sea. The most common fish species caught in this area are perch, roach, and whitefish. The chances of catching a fish are high in this spot! At the end of the ice fishing experience in Oulu, you'll return to the starting point in Nallikari.
Embark on a unique ice fishing trip from Nallikari, the perfect way to escape the city and appreciate Oulu's winter beauty!
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Practical information
On this excursion, you'll depart from the seaside resort Nallikari in Oulu and embark on a guided ice fishing trip at the frozen Gulf of Bothnia.
- Arrive at the starting point in Nallikari
- Meet the guide and receive winter clothing (winter overalls, winter boots, beanie, gloves)
- Walk to the frozen Gulf of Bothnia (approximately 5-15 minutes)
- Receive ice fishing equipment and instructions
- Drill a hole in the ice and attach the bait
- The ice fishing adventure begins!
- Wait for a catch
- Return to the starting point in Nallikari
Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
To reach Nallikari from Oulu city centre, the bus number 15 runs from the City Hall every 30 minutes.
- Guide
- Ice fishing equipment
- Winter overalls
- Winter boots
- Beanie
- Gloves
- Warm layers of clothing
- Woollen socks
- Scarf