Captain Kari Koivisto and Fishing Xperience welcome everyone interested in sport fishing in Helsinki. Whether you are an experienced fisherman or a first-timer with the rod, Kari will tailor the right fishing trip for you. He has lived and fished in the area for decades and is, therefore, an experienced guide to show you fishing in the Helsinki area. Fishing in an urban downtown landscape is an experience in itself!

You’ll be fishing from a 19’ boat made by Lund Impact. She’s powered by a Mercury 115 HP engine, which provides a comfortable and stable ride. The boat also includes quality electronics such as sonars, navigators, and a bow trolling motor. Two large livewells keep your catch fresh if you take it for food. The fishing tackle on the boat is Daiwa high quality fishing rods and reels.  Boat is also packed with lures for every situation.

In Helsinki, you can mainly fish for Perch, Zander, Pike and Sea Trout. You’ll usually fish for seasonal species, but it’s also possible to focus on a particular species regardless of the season. You get to take the fish for food and the captain will clean and get the fish ready for cooking. All species you can catch are tasty for eating!

You’ll need to purchase your fishing license and bring some snacks. Make sure to dress warm enough, especially during the winter season.

Book your trip with Fishing Xperience and spend a memorable day fishing on Helsinki waters!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Ice fishing trip Helsinki
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jan 2 - Mar 25
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $416
    Ice fishing experience at Helsinki or surrounding areas. Targeting species are perch, zander or pike. Price includes: All needed fishing gear, safety gear, warm clothing and boots available, soup lunch and coffee included. No licence needed for ice fishing we do. On the ice we move by foot.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Ice Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Pike (Northern)
    Northern Pike
    Pike Perch (Zander)
    Pike Perch (Zander)
    Perch (European)
    European Perch
  • Private trip
    Fishing day in Helsinki
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Nov 30
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $744
    With this full day trip, you will be fishing at the Helsinki area close to downtown. Based on the season we will catch either Zander, Perch, Pike or Sea Trout. Enjoy the Helsinki city center from the boat and catch some tasty dinner! The captain will clean your fish and cover your fishing equipment. You need to purchase your license and bring snacks.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Pike (Northern)
    Northern Pike
    Brown Trout
    Brown Trout
    Pike Perch (Zander)
    Pike Perch (Zander)
    Perch (European)
    European Perch

Customer reviews

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Mike B.
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Great Day! Highly recommend Kari!

VERIFIED   Fishing day in Helsinki on September 12, 2024
Kari took my son (6 yrs of age) and I out for the day.  Kari was knowledgably, friendly and extremely helpful to my son and...
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Brett S.
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Fishing day in Helsinki on September 25, 2024
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Trevor W.
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Great Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Fishing day in Helsinki on June 17, 2024
We had a great time fishing with Kari. He knew a lot of different spots in the area . I would highly recommend using Kari if...
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Jan B. H.
Denmark
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What a day🎣👍🏻

VERIFIED   Fishing day in Helsinki on September 1, 2023
Fantastic guide, fantastic weather, fantastic fishing - our best recommandations
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Véronique B.
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VERIFIED   Fishing day in Helsinki on August 3, 2022
We had a great day, with several pikes.  Kari made it perfect by selecting the spots, teaching us the right moves and preparing...
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FAQs about Fishing Xperience

Fishing Xperience offers the following trips to customers:
  • €400 per group, additional €120 per person after 3 guests - Ice fishing trip Helsinki (6 hours)
  • €715 per group - Fishing day in Helsinki (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Fishing Xperience, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Garmin system
  • Fishfinder Garmin fishfinder including LIVE technology
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Fishing Xperience include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Daiwa)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water, soft drinks, coffee, tea)

Fishing Xperience offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing

Fishing Xperience offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Ice Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Fishing Xperience include:
  • Brown Trout
  • Perch (European)
  • Pike (Northern)
  • Pike Perch (Zander)
  • Whitefish (Lake)

Your captain

Kari Koivisto
Helsinki, Finland
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6 Customer reviews
Response time 9 hours
Member since February 2020
I started fishing when I was 6 years old. My father is a huge fan of fishing and he started to take me out with him. First I started angling from the bank and ice fishing during the wintertime. Later on, I started to compete on both angling and ice fishing. Nowadays it's mainly predator fishing from the boat and bringing customers out for fishing. I still like ice fishing a lot and that's is still the way of fishing during the wintertime. Fishing is a lifestyle for me and I like to do it in several different ways.

The fish you can target

Brown Trout Brown Trout
Perch (European) European Perch
Pike (Northern) Northern Pike
Pike Perch (Zander) Pike Perch (Zander)

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Speed boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
19 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Lund Impact 1875
Boat type
Dual console

Engine model
Mercury 115 Pro Xs
Powered by
1 x 115HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Ice Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Garmin system
Fishfinder
Garmin fishfinder including LIVE technology
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Daiwa
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water, soft drinks, coffee, tea

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
All ages are welcome; life vests provided
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
PayPal
Bank Transfer