Oarsman Fly Fishing

Oarsman Fly Fishing specializes in guided multi-day wilderness float trips in Finnish Lapland, combining fly fishing, whitewater, and remote river travel. These riverrunning adventures are the heart of the operation, complemented by seasonal coastal sea trout trips in spring and stillwater fly fishing in early autumn.

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our offers

Arctic Sea Trout Camp | 6 days | 1-3 anglers

Activities & Tours

Alta

Arctic Sea Trout Camp | 6 days | 1-3 anglers

Spring and early summer bring Sea Trout and Arctic Char feeding into the shallows in the fjords of Northern Norway. These camps focus on coastal fishing, long northern days, and a simple rhythm of tides, meals, and rest between sessions.

The Wilderness Float | 5 Days | 1-2 anglers

Activities & Tours

Saariselkä

The Wilderness Float | 5 Days | 1-2 anglers

A multi-day wilderness float on a remote Arctic river, built around migratory trout and long days drifting downstream. If you’re an adventurous fly angler looking for something rare in Europe, this is it.

Stillwater Fly Fishing in September | 1-2 anglers

Activities & Tours

Saariselkä

Stillwater Fly Fishing in September | 1-2 anglers

When the rivers close at the end of August, Lapland’s forest lakes come alive. September still water fly fishing extends the season with boat-based day trips to quiet lakes, where trout and grayling feed aggressively before ice-over. A calm, focused way to fish—right when autumn settles in.

about Oarsman Fly Fishing

Oarsman Fly Fishing is an owner-operated guiding service based in Finnish Lapland, specializing in multi-day wilderness float trips where fly fishing and river travel are inseparable. The core of the operation is riverrunning fly fishing: drifting remote Arctic rivers by raft, fishing for migratory trout and grayling in lightly pressured water, and covering long, untouched stretches of wilderness. Days are shaped by the river itself—long floats, walking wild banks, reading complex water, and navigating whitewater—creating an experience that goes far beyond a traditional day trip. Guiding is personal and hands-on. From rowing rapids to choosing flies and setting up camp, everything happens at river pace. These trips attract experienced fly anglers as well as those looking to step into more demanding water. The fishing itself is technical and often challenging, focused on migratory (lake-run) trout that are powerful, selective, and far from an easy catch—fish found in only a handful of places in Europe. Responsibility and sustainability are central to how Oarsman Fly Fishing operates. Trips are run with low guest numbers, minimal impact camps, and a strong respect for the recourses. Catch-and-release practices, careful fish handling, and an emphasis on awareness over numbers help ensure that these rivers and fish remain healthy for the future. As a guide working alone and on the same waters year after year, long-term stewardship of the river is not a concept, but a necessity. In addition to multi-day float trips, Oarsman Fly Fishing offers seasonal fly fishing experiences, including coastal sea trout fishing in the spring and stillwater fly fishing in September. These trips follow the same philosophy—quiet water, wild surroundings, and thoughtful guiding.