Corporate event, ice fishing
Ice fishing competition for team wellbeing days
Who's the best angler in your team? An ice fishing competition is a truly Finnish way to spend a winter day outdoors – and every now and then a cheer rings out across the ice when someone lands the biggest perch of their life.
The instructor is with you throughout the competition. The rules are agreed with you in advance: usually the winner is the person who catches the biggest fish, or whose total catch weighs the most. At the end, the instructor weighs the fish and announces the winner.
During the competition you can warm up by a fire pit brought out onto the ice. If you order snacks, the guide brews the coffee and grills the sausages while you focus on fishing.
Equipment, fire pit and after-party
We provide ice fishing sets for anyone without their own. Each set includes an ice fishing rod, a seat, a slush scoop, ice picks and an ice auger. You're also welcome to bring your own gear. We have 15 augers, so they're shared in larger groups.
You can order a fire pit and snacks on the ice – coffee and sausages to enjoy while warming up during the competition.
Sauna after the competition
In Lappeenranta we fish on Pallonlahti bay. After the competition you can continue the evening in a warm sauna by booking the Pallo sauna venue as an extra, just a short distance away. You can also rent a hot tub outside the sauna and order food. In Kouvola we fish on Käyrälampi, and you can combine the competition with Tykkimäki Resort's sauna and restaurant services – the resort's sales team will put together a package offer: sales.kymenseutu@sok.fi.
Ice fishing competition prices and practical info
- Price: €38 per person (incl. 25.5% VAT)
- Minimum charge: €228 (equals 6 people)
- Included: ice fishing set (rod, seat, slush scoop, ice picks and auger), instructor and weigh-in
- Group size: 6–30 people. We have 15 augers, so they're shared in larger groups.
- Duration: 2–3 hours, as you wish
- Season: January–March, depending on ice conditions
- Location: Pallonlahti bay in Lappeenranta, Käyrälampi in Kouvola, or another location of your choice
- Fishing permits: if a permit is needed at the location, we'll take care of it for you
- Extras: fire pit on the ice with coffee and sausages €5 / person. In Lappeenranta, the Pallo sauna venue (Tukkikatu 5), hot tub and meals.
- Payment: cash, card or invoice. Advance invoice for private customers.
- Bring: warm clothing, and sunglasses in spring
Ice fishing competition FAQ
How much does an ice fishing competition cost?
An ice fishing competition costs €38 per person (incl. VAT), with a minimum charge of €228. The price includes the fishing gear, an instructor and the weigh-in. A fire pit with coffee and sausages can be added for €5 per person.
Do we need our own equipment or experience?
No. We provide ice fishing sets with a rod, seat, slush scoop, ice picks and auger. You're also welcome to bring your own gear. The instructor is with you throughout the competition.
How is the winner decided?
The rules are agreed with you in advance. Usually the winner is the person who catches the biggest fish, or whose total catch weighs the most. The instructor weighs the fish at the end.
Where are the ice fishing competitions held?
On Pallonlahti bay in Lappeenranta and on Käyrälampi next to Tykkimäki Resort in Kouvola. We can also organise the competition elsewhere according to your wishes.
Do we need a fishing permit?
Ice fishing is a public right in Finland, so in most waters no permit is needed. If a permit is required at the location, we'll take care of it for you.
Can we go to the sauna after the competition?
Yes. In Lappeenranta you can book the Pallo sauna venue as an extra, just a short distance from Pallonlahti bay. You can also rent a hot tub there and order food. In Kouvola, a sauna and meal can be combined with the competition through Tykkimäki Resort.
