SOLLEFTEÅ FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Icefishing at Farm Backsjön: Guided pike, perch and salmon on Sollefteå’s frozen lakes
A 3- or 5-hour guided ice-fishing outing from Farm Backsjön with guide Hasse, hands-on technique instruction, warming fireside fika and a light lunch.
Icefishing at Farm Backsjön: Guided pike, perch and salmon on Sollefteå’s frozen lakes.
Experience the thrill of ice fishing on the lakes around Farm Backsjön with expert guide Hasse. Over a focused three-hour (or extended five-hour) outing you learn a range of techniques, try your hand at pike, perch or salmon, and warm up beside a fire while enjoying coffee, tea and a light lunch.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Many lakes, multiple species
Around Farm Backsjön there are several lakes populated with fish to catch — typical targets include pike, perch and salmon — offering varied waters and tactics during the outing.
Hasse’s techniques and local knowledge
Your guide Hasse demonstrates different ice‑fishing techniques and knows the best spots on the nearby lakes; his instruction covers drilling, presentation and handling a hooked fish.
Fireside fika and light lunch included
A fire is kept nearby so you can warm up on the ice; warm coffee or tea and a fika or easy lunch are served during the three‑hour outing to keep the day comfortable.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
The day moves deliberately: a safety briefing before you step onto the ice, hands‑on drilling of holes, guided demonstrations of tackle and technique, and practical help from Hasse with unhooking or releasing fish — punctuated by warming coffee, a fire and a simple lunch.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing works for — and one operator rule to note.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Pack a warm hat, gloves, winter boots (higher boots recommended) and layered warm clothing. Bring time and patience — the outing advises a relaxed pace.
Winter higher shoes/boots and multiple warm layers are recommended to stay comfortable while standing on the ice.
Allow sufficient time and avoid rushing — the operator notes 'time, no stress' as part of recommended preparation.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the icefishing outing?
The trip is offered as either a three‑hour or five‑hour outing.
Where do we meet for the trip?
Meeting point is Farm Backsjön, Backsjön 221, 88192 Sollefteå, Sweden.
What species will we fish for?
The fishing targets include pike, perch and salmon species in lakes around the farm.
Can I bring my own food or picnic?
No — you are not allowed to bring your own food on the operator’s property.
Is food or drink provided during the outing?
Yes — warm coffee or tea and a fika or easy light lunch are served during the three‑hour outing, and a fire is available to warm up beside.
What should I wear for the trip?
Bring a hat, gloves, winter higher boots and warm clothing in layers to stay comfortable on the ice.