Åland Islands

Where to catch…

Aland Islands is the unique archipelago at the very heart of the Baltic Sea. It is the only district in Finland with its own self-administration, parliament and citizenship. Aland’s history is strongly connected with Russia, it was a part of the Russian empire during 1809-1918. After the Revolution Russia lost Alands and islands got the authonomy. Stockholm is only 120 km from there, so Aland’s people speak Swedish as well.

Aland islands is an intimate nook at the very heart of the urbanistic Europe. Everything here is nearby. It is called the millionaire islands, because almost everyone here is the owner of the island.

Pike is the main fishing capture of the Aland islands. It is so plentifully spread here, that, on our opinion, it’s a pike that should be put on the Aland‘s emblem instead of the deer. The main reason of such a plenty is not even a unique natural wealth of Aland islands, but environmental friendliness of its people.

Aland islands consist of 80 license area from 1 km to 130 km each. You’ll need a separate license in every area, if you’d like fishing in several ones. There are also “private waters” forbidden for fishing. Aland’s climate is rather mild – inner skerries freeze at the end of January and break up in March. By the way, it’s a perfect time for winter perch fishing.

Our expert Peter Sellander – fishing guide from the “Norre” fishing camp – caught 14,6 kg pike the last year. And that was the biggest pike of the Aland islands for the last 10 years! Pike was caught on casting rod in Stroma license area 10.04.2008. After the photoshoot it was carefully released. So, it’s still there!

There are several cottage camps in the Aland islands. But not all of them seem to be appropriate for accommodation – sometimes the trouble is in its location, other times – in boats, some cottages are simply too old.

That’s why we made our choice, offering “Norre” fishing camp as the most suitable place for accommodation. It is situated at the very centre of the islands at the bank of skerry, which protects this place from strong sea winds. There are five cottages for 6 persons 104 sq.m. each. Cottages are fully-equipped, there are three separate bedrooms, a fireplace and electric sauna in each cottage that makes them absolutely comfortable for a family vacation.

Expert’s recommendations:

You won’t need heavy and powerful tackles while fishing in Aland. All you’ll need – two rods: one – 8-9’ test 30- 40g for pike and sea-trout, another – test 5-20 g for perch.