Simojoki
Lappi, Finland
- river
- 5 species listed
- 65.6383, 25.0562
Simojoki is a river in Lappi, Finland. WikiCatch lists 5 fish species for this water, including Northern pike, European grayling, Ide. The nearest other water we map in Lappi is Syvälahti, 4.3 km away.
Species at Simojoki
Map
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Nearby waters
- Syvälahtisea4.3 km
- Lintukkalahtisea5.8 km
- Viantienjokiriver7.9 km
- Alimmainen Luujärvilake21 km
- Martimojärvilake22 km
- Uujärvilake22 km
- Kirvesjärvilake22 km
- Elijärvilake22 km
About Simojoki
Flowing through Lappi, Finland, Simojoki is a river that suits anglers willing to walk a bank. Most fish at Simojoki hold in identifiable lies — the same eddies, drop-offs, and shaded undercuts produce trip after trip. After heavy rain, Simojoki can colour up and rise quickly; that's often when bigger predators come out to feed, but wading conditions get dangerous.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Northern pike
Vary your retrieval speed and add pauses to entice strikes, especially in colder water.
- For European grayling
Grayling often hold in deeper runs and pools, so focus your efforts there using a drifting technique to present your bait naturally.
- For Ide
Use a slow, steady retrieve with spinners and crankbaits, especially when the water is cold, to give the Ide a chance to strike.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Simojoki.
Plan Your Trip
Before fishing Simojoki, make sure your licence covers Lappi, Finland and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.
Other Fishing Regions in Finland
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.