Ice fishing on Åland: waiting for the ice at Finnö
Yes, ice fishing on Åland is possible in most winters. Finnö's water lies in a fjord sheltered from the strongest winds, so the ice usually forms and anglers get the chance to fish through it. But the ice is nature's decision, not ours, and every year we wait for it with a little anxiety.
Every winter, the same wait
Every year we wait for the ice to form at our latitudes, and every year we worry a little that it might not. Thankfully, Finnö's waters sit in a fjord sheltered from the strongest winds, and in most winters so far the ice has rewarded us with a chance to fish from it.
Before you plan an ice fishing trip to Åland
Because the ice depends on the winter itself, I never promise it months in advance. If you're thinking about ice fishing on Åland, write to me before you fix your dates and I'll tell you honestly how the ice looks that season. For the rest of the year, see our fishing on Åland page. And for after a cold day on the ice, each of our villas has a sauna waiting.
Read next: fly fishing for pike in late November, and how the Åland fishing licence works.
