Vikaköngäs recreational fishing area in the Arctic Circle Hiking Area offers not only excellent opportunities for lure fishing but also good service infrastructure. A glimpse of a silver grayling in the eddies or a flash of a trout's spotted side invite visitors to try their luck in fly or spin fishing; other fish to be caught include the rainbow trout, whitefish, perch and pike.

• Fishing permits for Vikaköngäs recreational fishing area (permit area 2565, eräluvat.fi) can be purchased in Metsähallitus’ online store (eräluvat.fi) or from the customer service of Pilke House.
• Before you go fishing, you need to check for any fishing restrictions at kalastusrajoitus.fi (in Finnish).