When did it all start? Midnight Sun Fishing Adventures was founded in early 2020 – however, the story began much earlier.
The very start of the journey must have been back in 1998 when as a young boy I caught the first pike of my life. I had been learning casting a bait for the whole summer. The reward came on an early August morning. We were fishing with my father, brother and cousin, next to a small islet, somewhere in the Finnish archipelago. That bite, excitement, joy and beauty of the fish – I still remember it like yesterday. In fact, I will never forget it.
Fast forward a couple of decades. The passion that was born that day is as strong as ever, and during these years I also fell in love with Lapland – the land of the midnight sun. And finally, after lots of turns in my life, I ended up working full time with what I love most – fishing.
Midnight Sun Fishing Adventures is a company founded on one key idea. I want to bring the amazing nature and fishing opportunities of Lapland available to a wider audience. Until 2020, Lapland has lacked professional fishing guide services combining modern fishing boats, gear and fishing skills. Especially regarding the most abundant fish species of the arctic – pike and perch. Today it is possible for you.
Meanwhile, I still live big part of the year Helsinki area. For countless years I have been fishing and gathering experience in the beautiful archipelago waters of the Finnish Southern Coast. Thus, it’s only natural that I also provide guided fishing days in the Helsinki area. If you share my passion, I welcome you to join an adventure.
– Mika Laaksonen