Guided boat fishing trip to Saimaa archipelago from Puumala harbor by big open motor boat. We fish for pikes, zander and perch by spincasting and jigging gear. Great scenery and possibility to spot seal, osprey and other wild-life. This is a private charter tour, only you and your friends in boat. Your Guide is Petteri Hirvonen, an enthousiastic fisherman and fishing guide who has been fishing in Puumala for several decades

When → from May untill October.
Difficulty → moderate, suits normal healthy persons. Earlier fishing experience not required
Start → morning fishing from 08:00-12:00 or evening fishing from 18:00-22:00 in Puumala. The best time for fishing is in the evening. Note that during late season Sep-Nov we start a bit earlier in the evening because of shorter daylight time. Meeting place in Puumala, by default in Puumala harbor (adr: Satamatie, 52200 Puumala). We can also start from Sahanlahti resort, Okkola holiday cottages and Nestorinranta holiday cottages on request (select pickup place in booking process if you want to start in one of these places)
Fishing licences → All fishermen 18-69 years old need to have a paid fishing licences (fisheries management fee). You can buy licence online at https://www.eraluvat.fi/en/fishing/fisheries-management-fee.html
Price includes → boat, guide services, safety equipment, fishing equipment (jigs and rods). We fish mostly by jig baits. If you want to try spinners, plugs, spoons and other special baits, we have them but you should note that there is a fee for all lost special lures (+5€/lure). We have big selection of jigs, spinners, spoons, jerkbaits, wobblers etc, and you can select your lures before start. After fishing you will pay for all lost special lures if any. You may also use your own lures of course. Guide will show you all necessary techniques before and during fishing
Service language → guide speaks english and finnish

Fishing boat

Big 7,4m long open boat. 150hp engine. Minnkota trolling motor. Humminbird sounders DI,SI,Live. Boat can accommodate up to 6 fishermen

Presenting your guide

Petteri is a friendly carelian fishing guide from Imatra. Petteri has been fishing for 40 years and as a local cottage dweller he knows the fishing waters of Puumala well. Petteri is expert in jigging for big perch and speaks fluent English

Petteri´s fish records:

Perch 1,1kg
Pike 10kg
zander 4 kg

Fishing seasons

Pike May 10–October 30
Perch June 1–October 30
Zander June 10–September 15

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Boat fishing tour in Puumala 4 hours