The Tornio River (Torne in Swedish), Europe’s last free-flowing salmon river, awaits you with its many stories that have been passed down from generation to generation. Every summer see around 20 000 salmon migrating up the Tornio River, and around half of those purchasing a fishing licence are rewarded with a salmon.
Statistics of migrating salmon for the Tornio River are available through this sites:
Monitoring of salmon runs in the Tornio River.
Pello is a great place to learn the secrets of salmon fishing and local fishing guides (like Naamisuvanto Fishing) are available to teach you about the proper rowing approaches and the dos and don’ts of white-water fishing. In Pello quality accommodation can be easily arranged: more information HERE. At Kaira Outdoors in Vihreä Pysäkki Shopping center, you can buy equipment for all kinds of fishing.
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 2025, a personal seasonal quota of two salmon has been set for river salmon fishing: after catching & 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 cm in length is prohibited. SOURCE: ELY Centre.
READ DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
- https://www.eraluvat.fi/en/areas/2502-tornionjoki-muonionjoki-konkamaeno-896
- https://www.ely-keskus.fi/kalastus-tornionjoella
We strongly recommend using local fishing guide companies, like Naamisuvanto Fishing Resort.
A fishing permit for the River Tornio can be bought from:
- Naamisuvanto Fishing Resort
- Motel Jätkänkolo
- Lehkonen’s Holiday cottages
- Kattilakoski Camping – Tonko
- Korpikoski Grill
- Cafe-Restaurant Joppari
VIDEO: Salmon fishing in the Tornio / Torne River in Pello in Lapland, Finland
