INARI FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Ice, Smoke and Silence: A Snowmobile Sleigh to Lapland’s Fishing Holes
A 4-hour guided outing from Wilderness Hotel Nellim in Inari that pairs a scenic snowmobile-sleigh transfer with hands-on ice-fishing instruction, a lakeside lunch and the chance to cook your catch over an open fire.
Ice, Smoke and Silence: A Snowmobile Sleigh to Lapland’s Fishing Holes.
In the white hush of Northern Lapland, a snowmobile sleigh slides across frozen lakes toward a cluster of hand-drilled holes—the setting for a traditional day of Finnish ice fishing. Over the course of the outing, a local guide teaches the techniques of making ice-holes and fishing from the ice, while the group pauses for an outdoor lunch and, if luck allows, to cook the catch over an open fire.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Snowmobile Sleigh Transfer to Prime Ice
The trip features a scenic snowmobile sleigh ride that delivers you from the lodge to carefully chosen ice-fishing spots across the frozen landscape of Northern Lapland.
Hands-On Ice-Fishing Instruction
Guides demonstrate how to make holes in the ice and teach expert techniques so participants can try their luck and compete to catch the most fish.
Fire-Cooked Catch and Outdoor Lunch
If fortune smiles, the group will savor its catch cooked over an open fire, complemented by a shared outdoor lunch during the outing.
What the day feels like
How the Day Feels
Expect a compact, immersive day: gather at the lodge, glide out by snowmobile sleigh to quiet fishing holes, learn the craft of cutting ice and dropping lines, then test your luck in a light-hearted competition. The outing blends instruction, landscape travel and a communal pause for lunch and possible fire-side cooking of whatever the group catches.
THE ROUTE
Snowmobile Sleigh Transfer to Prime Ice
The trip features a scenic snowmobile sleigh ride that delivers you from the lodge to carefully chosen ice-fishing spots across the frozen landscape of Northern Lapland.
THE SKILL
Hands-On Ice-Fishing Instruction
Guides demonstrate how to make holes in the ice and teach expert techniques so participants can try their luck and compete to catch the most fish.
THE MEAL
Fire-Cooked Catch and Outdoor Lunch
If fortune smiles, the group will savor its catch cooked over an open fire, complemented by a shared outdoor lunch during the outing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and what to confirm before you go.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The outing lasts approximately 4 hours.
Departure and meeting point is Wilderness Hotel Nellim in Inari.
A guided snowmobile sleigh transfer to ice-fishing spots, hands-on instruction in making ice-holes and fishing, a break for outdoor lunch, and the opportunity to cook any catch over an open fire.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the trip?
The ice-fishing outing runs about 4 hours.
Where do we meet?
Participants meet at Wilderness Hotel Nellim in Inari.
What activities are included?
The trip includes a snowmobile sleigh transfer to ice-fishing spots, instruction on making holes and fishing techniques, a lunch break, and potentially cooking the catch over an open fire.
Will we get to eat our catch?
If the group is fortunate, the catch may be cooked over an open fire and enjoyed during the outdoor lunch.
Who operates this experience?
The trip is operated by Wilderness Hotel - Nellim.
Is this suitable for beginners?
Guides provide instruction in ice-fishing techniques, making the outing suitable for those looking to learn, though guests should confirm any age or health considerations with the operator.