19/08/2026
Regenerative fishing tourism in Utsjoki, Finnish Lapland
Due to the changing environment, overfishing, and other unfortunate occurrences, Atlantic salmon, which used to be an abundant native to the Teno River, has severely declined in numbers in the past decade.
Local culture, livelihoods, and local people have been severely impacted by the Atlantic salmon fishing restrictions that followed the decline in the population.
Pink salmon has been gaining ground in the local waterways as an invasive species in the recent years. And there is a whole host of other beautiful and tasty local species to sustainably fish in the area.
Joining a Fishing holiday with Aurora Holidays you are contributing to livening up the fishing livelihoods in the community, removing invasive species from the rivers (pink salmon), and taking part in so-called proxy fishing; bringing food and joy to the locals.
Not only will your catch be utilised as a part of your own culinary experience in Arctic Lapland, but you can also contribute and leave behind something positive as a traveller
Learn more at www.auroraholidays.net/fishing