Fly fishing in Kiruna When to go Kiruna’s northern latitude, 145 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle, makes the fishing season short but intense. Typically, the season begins in June and continues until the end of September. The pike season opens at the beginning of June and the grayling season two weeks later, from June 15. The grayling is the first insect-eater of the season. What to bring For successful grayling fishing and a good chance of catching trophy grayling, I recommend bringing mayfly imitations (in June) and, for the rest of the season, flies that imitate the four stages of the Caddis Nymph Pupa. The biggest grayling are usually caught at the beginning and at the end of the season. I recommend bringing light 8-10 rods in classes 4-6 for grayling and arctic char, and classes 7-9 for brown
trout and pike. Hooks in sizes 1016 are preferred. Dry flies, nymphs, streamers, zonkers and wet flies are commonly used. When booking a fishing package through Fishing Kiruna Lapland, you will be provided with all the necessary information about recommended gear prior to your departure. Dress for the Arctic The night temperature can drop below freezing even in summer, especially in the mountains, so packing warm, layered clothing and a good sleeping bag is a must. If you arrive in September, a good head torch will come in handy. Midnight sun & northern lights From the end of May to mid-July, fishing in Kiruna takes place around the clock as the sun never sets. Fishing under the midnight sun is unlike any fishing trip that you have embarked on before.
