Heli fishing in Swedish Lapland opens up one of Europe’s last great wildernesses to travelling anglers. Above the Arctic Circle, Kiruna and its surrounding landscape hold six major rivers, thousands of lakes, and countless streams. It is a vast water system where wild fish thrive, accessible only by helicopter and fished by a handful of rods each summer.
Brown Trout are the headline, strong fish in crystal-clear rivers that rise freely to the fly. They are joined by Arctic Grayling, Char, and powerful Pike that haunt the backwaters. With 24-hour daylight under the midnight sun, the fishing is as much about endurance as it is skill, with the option to cast in complete solitude long into the night.
Guiding is first class, led by expert Swedish fly anglers who know this region intimately. Four helipads cover a staggering twelve thousand square kilometres, with daily decisions based on weather, water, and target species. Each drop offers something new, whether stalking Trout in small freestone streams or swinging flies through remote river glides.
Accommodation is split between a comfortable forest lodge and short wilderness camps. The lodge offers modern bedrooms, a sauna cabin, natural pool, Wi-Fi, and hearty Arctic meals. Overnight heli trips add immersion with heated tents pitched beside prime rivers, bringing you closer to the wilderness. All meals are included throughout the expedition.
This is a holiday for anglers who like wild fish, remote waters, and the rare experience of heli fishing in one of Europe’s most unspoiled environments.
The season runs from June to August.
Season: June to August
Peak: July
Weight: 1lb to 4lb
Season: June to August
Peak: July
Weight: 1lb to 4lb
Season: June to September
Peak: July
Weight: 1lb to 3lb
Season: June to September
Peak: July
Weight: 2lb to 20lb
Depart Any international airport - Arrive Stockholm
Depart Any international airport - Arrive Stockholm
Depart: TBA
Arrive: Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
General Note
General Note
Please note: Depending on your chosen international airport, an overnight flight and/or hotel stay may be required, which may affect your departure and return dates. Your itinerary will be finalised once travel arrangements are confirmed.
Independent flight/travel arrangements can be accommodated, though our flight-inclusive packages are recommended to ensure seamless integration into your holiday plans.
Depart Stockholm - Arrive Kiruna
Depart Stockholm - Arrive Kiruna
Depart: Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
Arrive: Kiruna Airport
Transfer from Kiruna Airport to Kurravaara
Transfer from Kiruna Airport to Kurravaara
On arrival and once you have collected your bags you will be picked up by a representative from our partners and transferred to the lodge. The journey time is around fifteen minutes.
Once you have arrived at the lodge you’re free to unpack, relax and get prepared for your week of wilderness fly fishing.
Kiruna Lodge
Overnight Accommodation
Kiruna Lodge in a Twin Room on a Full board basis
Fishing
Fishing
On your first two fishing days, you will get to experience the world-class freshwater fly fishing on offer in Kiruna, Sweden. On the morning of each day, you will fly out by helicopter to one of the many different helipads located in this vast wilderness area. The spots are wild and remote and will be chosen based on the weather and the species of fish you’d like to target.
However, in some cases, for example, if you want to catch the biggest Grayling, some of the best spots are located just a short drive and boat journey away from the lodge – so those are the methods of transport for the day.
The itinerary and fishing are flexible, so please let your guides know exactly what you’d like to do, and they will do their best to accommodate your requests.
Kiruna Lodge
Overnight Accommodation
Kiruna Lodge in a Twin Room on a Full board basis
Travel from Kiruna Lodge to Kurravaara Wilderness Camp
Travel from Kiruna Lodge to Kurravaara Wilderness Camp
Midway through the week, you’ll fly out to one of the prime fishing locations and spend two days at a remote base camp set on the banks of the river. Here, you’ll sleep in heated tents and fully immerse yourself in the raw beauty and solitude of the Arctic wilderness.
Note: This memorable wilderness experience typically takes place in the middle of your fishing week; however, the schedule may be adjusted depending on weather conditions.
Fishing
Fishing
During these two days, you will have the opportunity to wet a fly in some of the most remote and untouched parts of Sweden, with the opportunity to catch Brown Trout, Arctic Char, Grayling and Pike. In this period, under the midnight sun, it allows for round-the-clock fishing.
Kurravaara Wilderness Camp
Overnight Accommodation
Kurravaara Wilderness Camp in a Twin Bedded Tent on a Full board basis
Travel from Kurravaara Wilderness Camp to Kiruna Lodge
Travel from Kurravaara Wilderness Camp to Kiruna Lodge
In the morning, after breakfast at the wilderness camp, you’ll make your way back to the comfort of the lodge, ready to freshen up and prepare for more fishing adventures ahead.
Fishing
Fishing
On your last two fishing days, if there’s a species of fish on your list that you haven’t caught, please let your guides know, and they will do their best to make it happen.
All the guides are experts in their field, with extensive knowledge of all Arctic fish species, and will look after you throughout your fishing week, ensuring you have a fishing trip to remember. As well as guiding you fishing, they will also cook and look after you at the lodge.
Kiruna Lodge
Overnight Accommodation
Kiruna Lodge in a Twin Room on a Full board basis
Transfer from Kurravaara to Kiruna Airport
Transfer from Kurravaara to Kiruna Airport
On departure day, once you’ve packed your bags and enjoyed breakfast, a representative from our partners will transfer you back to Kiruna Airport. The journey takes approximately 15 minutes.
Depart Kiruna - Arrive Stockholm
Depart Kiruna - Arrive Stockholm
Depart: Kiruna Airport
Arrive: Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
Depart Stockholm - Arrive Any international airport
Depart Stockholm - Arrive Any international airport
Depart: Stockholm-Arlanda Airport
Arrive: TBA
General Note
General Note
Please note: Depending on your chosen international airport, an overnight flight and/or hotel stay may be required, which may affect your departure and return dates. Your itinerary will be finalised once travel arrangements are confirmed.
Independent flight/travel arrangements can be accommodated, though our flight-inclusive packages are recommended to ensure seamless integration into your holiday plans.
Prices are shown per person based on four people staying single rooms, unless otherwise specified. All prices are accurate at the time of publication but may vary slightly depending on factors such as travel dates, booking time, airline pricing, or fuel surcharges set by the operators.
Flights are always priced at the most competitive rates available at the time of enquiry to ensure you receive the best possible value when booking.
Proudly an ATOL bonded company, our trips are complete packages, including all flights, transfers, accommodation, and fantastic fishing and shooting experiences.
| Travel Available Between These Dates | Days | Price | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/06/2026 | 31/08/2026 | 8 | £5,471 | Enquire |
| 23/06/2027 | 31/08/2027 | 8 | £5,725 | Enquire |
| 23/06/2028 | 31/08/2028 | 8 | £5,991 | Enquire |
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"Extremely professional, we had meetings and briefings prior to trip to discuss and plan itinerary, clothing and pricing. Our guides were very knowledgeable about the area, predicted the weather and environment well, very hospitable and the trip was amazing! They were funny too!"
Our Heli fishing package utilises two different accommodations: one is a cosy lodge that serves as the main base for a week of fishing, and the other is the tents used for wilderness camping, typically for one or two nights during the trip.
The lodge hideaway in Kiruna acts as your base for the week. Located in the middle of a beautiful and secluded forest, it’s built to a high standard with many of the luxuries you would expect at home, yet it oozes that cosy, warm feeling you only get from old-style forest cabins.
Hidden away in a small clearing among the trees, it features two double or twin bedrooms, one double/family room for up to four people, two bathrooms with showers, a kitchen, and an open lounge/dining area. It also offers free wifi.
On-site, a separate sauna cabin is located next to a creek that runs through the property. In the summertime, you can freshen up from the hot sauna by jumping into this natural pool of water.
The camping tents are traditionally used for one or two nights of the trip. These are set up next to one of the prime fishing spots and will include a tent for you to sleep in, as well as a communal ‘base camp’ tent that can be used for socialising, cooking, and relaxing. All the tents are of high quality, spacious, heated and include camping beds.
All meals are included throughout the trip, and the guides will prepare them for you. Tea, coffee and soft drinks are included, but alcohol isn’t. However, you’re more than welcome to pick up a bottle of your favourite from duty-free at the airport or the local liquor store.
Dining during your adventure is an integral part of the experience, and in line with the commitment to authenticity, all provided meals feature delectable Arctic cuisine unique to the region. Our friends and partners ensure you savour the flavours of the Arctic as you recharge for your daily expeditions.
Safety is the top priority. When in the wilderness, satellite devices are carried at all times, should there be the need to call for assistance.
Our Wilderness Heli Fishing expedition offers travelling rods the chance to experience world-class fly fishing above the Arctic Circle in northern Sweden. Kiruna and the surrounding area, where our tour is based, covers over a quarter of the country and is home to six thousand lakes, six major rivers and countless smaller streams, offering almost endless angling opportunities. This fully guided trip utilises four different helipads, covering a total of over twelve thousand square kilometres, with new spots chosen daily depending on the weather conditions and target species, of which there are many. The waterways in this beautiful part of the country are home to a diverse array of species, giving anglers the chance to wet a fly for Brown Trout, Arctic Char, Grayling and Pike.
The summer season in Kiruna begins in June and lasts until the end of August. During this time, in the land of the ‘midnight sun’, the sun doesn’t fall beneath the horizon for about 50 days, giving hardcore rods the rare opportunity to fish around the clock under sunlight.
If you yearn for a true off-the-grid, fly-fishing adventure, then this trip will most certainly tick all the boxes; in this wilderness, it’s possible not to meet another soul, besides your fishing buddies, for days, or even weeks.
Kiruna, located two hundred kilometres above the Arctic Circle in northern Sweden, is a vast municipality and, to a large degree, untouched by civilisation. Half the size of the Netherlands, with just over twenty thousand inhabitants, this mining town couldn’t be described as picturesque (especially during its current relocation process); however, the magnificent Arctic scenery is always present in the background.
It’s home to Taiga Forests, high and low-altitude Tundra with mountain birch, Alpine areas, and countless different waterways, with rivers flowing from the high glaciers of the snow-capped Scandinavian mountains (the Scandes) in the west into the wetlands and lakes, which offer more potential fishing adventures than can be explored in a lifetime.
It’s northern Europe’s largest wilderness area without road access and can only viably be fished and accessed using a boat or helicopter. The fishing areas are located over one kilometre above sea level and consist of seven unregulated rivers, more than six thousand lakes and a limitless number of creeks.
To learn more about Kiruna and the fantastic wild fly fishing opportunities available in Sweden, visit our YouTube channel.
As a fly fishing destination, Kiruna stands out in terms of the diversity it offers. During the summer months, the destination is renowned for its Brown Trout, Arctic Char, Grayling, and Pike, with the latter becoming a popular target. Fishing for big, strong, and often aggressive Arctic Pike is an intense, adrenaline-pumping experience.
The primary Brown Trout season runs from June to August, and it’s possible to wet a fly for fish to around 4lb, depending on the waterway you are fishing. The favourite spots are the flowing water amongst the mountain birch Tundra.
Kiruna is a fantastic place to target Char, with fish up to 4lb a possible target. Once again, like with the Trout, the peak summer season for these fish is between June to August. The Glacial water just above the tree line in the Tundra and the flowing water in the mountain birch Tundra are two of the most popular areas.
Grayling can be caught all along the rivers, with the lower Tundra a particularly good area. Their season typically runs between June and September, and it’s possible to wet a fly for specimens pushing 3lb.
The Pike are the largest species on offer in Kiruna, with fish over 20lb a possibility. Their season runs between June and September, and some of the best areas for these toothy predators are on the lower Tundra.
Different helipads, of which there are four, and destinations are carefully chosen on each day of the trip – this is dependent on the local weather conditions and the specific species you wish to target.
These once-in-a-lifetime trips are an expedition into the untouched wilderness, where the harmony of nature and the excitement of fishing converge to create an unforgettable adventure. Throughout the journey, our partner’s expert guides will accompany you, providing invaluable insights and ensuring a memorable fishing experience, taking care of everything you can imagine and more. All the guides are experts in their field, with extensive knowledge of all the Arctic fish species.
A typical day:
7.30am – Breakfast
9.00am – Fly out via helicopter to your fishing location
9.30am – Fish a morning session
12.00pm – Stop for lunch, a pack-up enjoyed on the river
13.00pm – Fish an afternoon session
17.00pm – Fly back via helicopter to the helipad
18.00pm – Arrival at the camp, sauna and shower
19.00pm – Dinner with arctic cuisine
This heli fishing programme offers a unique blend of comfort and adventure. Travelling rods stay at a cosy lodge for the duration of their stay, departing daily on helicopter trips to various helipads located throughout the wilderness. However, during the week, there is an opportunity for some wild camping, where you will be flown out to one of the prime fishing marks and stay for one or two days at a base camp on the banks of the river, sleeping in heated tents and immersing yourself in the joys of the Arctic. During this period, under the midnight sun, it allows for round-the-clock fishing.
Note: As an optional add-on, it’s possible to book a professional photographer to join you and your group throughout the duration of your trip, creating lasting memories of your fishing experience.
Extremely professional, we had meetings and briefings prior to trip to discuss and plan itinerary, clothing and pricing. Our guides were very knowledgeable about the area, predicted the weather and environment well, very hospitable and the trip was amazing! They were funny too!
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