Discover the pristine waters of Näätämö, Finland, where the Näätämöjoki River flows through Arctic wilderness into Norway's Barents Sea. Renowned for abundant Atlantic salmon runs, this river ranks among Norway's top three most productive salmon fisheries. Anglers also target lake trout, sea trout, grayling, pike, and whitefish in these nutrient-rich currents. The river's headwaters begin at Lake Iijärvi in Finnish Lapland, carving through ancient Sámi lands before reaching the Neidenfjorden.

This region offers year-round fishing adventures, from fly fishing in summer to ice fishing expeditions across frozen wilderness lakes. Guided näätämö fishing charters provide expert access to prime spots, with professional local guides ensuring optimal techniques for the river's challenging conditions. The surrounding Vätsäri Wilderness Area—part of the Pasvik-Inari Trilateral Park—creates a dramatic backdrop of roadless tundra and old-growth forests, where reindeer herds roam traditional Skolt Sámi territories.

Since 2011, collaborative management initiatives led by Indigenous communities have restored over 11 kilometers of river habitat while implementing sustainable fishing practices. This ongoing stewardship protects the watershed's ecological balance, allowing anglers to experience world-class fishing in a culturally significant landscape where Sámi traditions continue to shape conservation efforts.