River fishing in Tornio / Torne River
The diverse and extensive water bodies of Pello in Finland make fishing here an exquisite experience. The Tornio River (Tornionjoki in Finnish and Torne Älv in Swedish), Europe’s biggest free-flowing salmon river, awaits you with its many stories that have been passed down from generation to generation.
Every summer see tens of thousands of salmon migrating up the Tornio River (Torne river in Swedish), and over half of those purchasing a fishing licence are rewarded with a salmon. Statistics of migrating salmon for the River Tornio are available through this site: Monitoring of salmon runs in the Tornio River
Pello is a great place to learn the secrets of salmon fishing and local fishing guides are available to teach you about the proper rowing approaches and the dos and don’ts of white-water fishing. If you are looking for salmon fishing guides and fishing safaris, we recommend you to contact Naamisuvanto Fishing Resort in Pello.
In Pello accommodation can be easily arranged at a hotel, cabin or in the bosom of nature. More about accommodation in Pello HERE.
The rapids and rivers of Sweden are also nearby, making the fishing waters of two states available to fly fishers and lure casters in search of intriguing experiences.
RESTRICTIONS :
In summer 2025, a personal seasonal quota of two salmon has been set for river salmon fishing: after catching and taking two salmon, the angler must stop salmon fishing in the river area for the rest of the year. Rod fishing for salmon begins on June 9 at 7 p.m. and continues until the end of August 15. However, salmon fishing with rod fishing gear is prohibited from Sunday at 7 p.m. to Monday at 7 p.m.
After August 15, salmon fishing is allowed until the end of August 25 only with rod and lure equipped with barbless hooks, and during this period, catching and keeping salmon over 65 centimetres in length is prohibited. All salmon exceeding this length must be immediately released back into the water, whether alive or dead. SOURCE: ELY Centre.
READ DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ON THE ELY CENTRE’S WEBSITE: https://www.ely-keskus.fi/kalastus-tornionjoella
We strongly recommend using local fishing guide companies, like Naamisuvanto Fishing Resort.
Fishing on the Tornio River is entirely forbidden between 15 September and 15 December.
A fishing permit for the Tornio River can be bought from:
- Naamisuvanto Fishing Resort in Naamisuvanto Village
- Arctic Camping in Juoksenki Village
- Honka Suvannon Majat in Jarhoinen Village
- Korpikoski Grill in Korpikoski Village
- Lempeän Lohirengas in Lempeä Village
- Pellon Helmi in Vaaranperä Village
- Cafe-Restaurant Joppari in the center of Pello
- River Camp Pello – camping in the center of Pello
- SEO Pello in the center of Pello
VIDEO: Salmon fishing in Tornio / Torne River in Pello in Lapland, Finland