Tankajoki

Tankajoki is a river flowing through Lappi, Finland. River fishing rewards anglers who learn to read current — fish hold in the seams between fast and slow water, behind rocks and submerged logs, and at the heads and tails of pools. At Tankajoki, working a lure or fly down-and-across the current usually outperforms casting straight upstream. Higher water concentrates fish; clear, low water makes them spookier.

Location

68.0333, 26.7167 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Lappi

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Lappi. Conditions at Tankajoki may vary.

Northern pikeEuropean perchBrown troutEuropean graylingRainbow troutZander

Fishing Techniques

• For Northern pike

  Vary your retrieval speed and add pauses to entice strikes, especially in colder water.

• For European perch

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure depth until you find what the perch are responding to on that day, and use light line.

• For Brown trout

  When fishing streams, focus on seams and current breaks, where trout hold to ambush prey.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Lappi.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Tankajoki should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Lappi before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Tankajoki.

Nearby Spots in Lappi

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Other Fishing Regions in Finland