Ice Fishing Excursion in Brändön, near Luleå

Feel the peaceful atmosphere of the Arctic landscapes in Swedish Lapland and try your hand at one of their most precious traditions on this ice fishing excursion in Brändön, near Luleå! Brandon is a small locality, only 35 minutes from Luleå, that welcomes travellers from around the world to participate in incredible winter activities that tend to only be available in Arctic climates like dog sledging, Northern Lights hunts, and, of course, ice fishing. But ice fishing is not only a fun and interesting outdoor experience for visitors to try; it is also how the locals have found fish for themselves and their families for generations, making it a cultural experience, as well as an entertaining one.

On the day of your ice fishing excursion in Brändön, near Luleå, you'll need to arrive at the Brändön Lodge at least 30 minutes before the start of the experience (you'll find free parking on-site, or you can contact your instructor for pick-up options in Luleå). There, you'll meet your instructor, who will welcome you to the lodge and explain the itinerary for the day, as well as a few safety rules to follow to have a good time. Finally, they will distribute the snowshoes, thermal suits, boots, socks, gloves, and hats, so you can put everything on and prepare for the freezing temperatures of the Arctic.

Once you're all geared up, you'll set off! You'll ride a snowmobile-pulled sledge out onto the frozen lake, where your experience will take place, and once you find the perfect spot, you'll begin. Your instructor will distribute the ice augers, fishing poles, lines, and lures, then teach you how to recognise the best conditions and places to go ice fishing. When you're well-informed, they'll show you exactly how to drill a hole into the ice, and you'll cast your line to start catching fish under the ice. Now, your instructor can't guarantee that you'll catch a fish, since the fish will be in their natural environment, but if you do catch a nice perch or even a pike, you'll get to take it with you so a restaurant can cook it for you!

Keep in mind that you will spend around 2 hours in the open Arctic landscapes of Swedish Lapland, so you should come prepared with very warm layers to wear under the suit the instructor will lend you, including wool or thermal underwear, extra layers on top, and even a wind and waterproof jacket that you can wear under the suit if it's really cold outside. You should also bring a hat, scarf, gloves, snacks, and anything else you might need (medicine, glasses, etc.) to spend an amazing moment as you go ice fishing near Luleå!

Learn about the Lappish culture and discover how to survive if you're ever stuck in Arctic temperatures (and there's a lake near you). Book your ice fishing excursion in Brändön, near Luleå, today!