Looking for true trophy fishing in Finland?
Pajuranta Holiday Homes offers unforgettable fishing holidays where everything is ready for you – premium boats, fish-rich lakes, and comfortable lakeside cottages right on the water.

Last summer alone, we hosted 60–70 fishing groups from over 20 countries, and many have already booked their next trip for the coming season. When you book with us, you can do so with complete confidence – most of our guests return year after year.


🚤 Fully Equipped Fishing Boats – Minn Kota & Lowrance

Next summer we will offer 11 fully equipped fishing boats, providing one of the best price-to-quality ratios in Finland.

Every boat is equipped with:

  • Lowrance Elite FS 9 fishfinder
  • Minn Kota PowerDrive MR 55 with GPS anchor

This setup allows you to find fish accurately, hold position perfectly and fish efficiently in all conditions.


🌅 Fisherman’s Paradise on Lake Simpelejärvi – Parikkala

Our lakeside cottages Rantakallio, Villa Tarula and Villa Niemelä are located on the peaceful shores of Haapalahti Bay, offering excellent conditions for both fishing and relaxation.

Haapalahti and the surrounding waters are known for:

  • large pike
  • strong perch populations
  • excellent zander fishing

Through a channel you reach Lake Simpelejärvi, where wide open waters and sheltered bays create a perfect environment for casting and trolling.

Hiekkaranta Cottage, located directly on Lake Simpelejärvi, offers:

  • a private sandy beach
  • traditional Finnish sauna
  • immediate access to top-class fishing waters

🌊 Saimaa – Finland’s Largest Fishing Area

Fishing is not limited to Lake Simpelejärvi. On Lake Saimaa, we offer excellent accommodation for serious anglers at:

  • Villa Joutsen
  • Villa Norppa
  • Villa Raikala

Saimaa is famous for its clear waters and strong fish stocks, offering outstanding opportunities for:

  • pike
  • perch

Large open waters, sheltered bays and varied depths make Saimaa one of the best inland fishing destinations in Europe.


👨‍🔧 Personal Service – Easy and Worry-Free

All boats and equipment are personally maintained by Mika, who is always available if assistance is needed.

Simply book your cottage, tell us how many boats you need – we take care of the rest.
Our largest group this spring booked two cottages and five boats and enjoyed the fishing trip of a lifetime.


🌍 Trusted by Anglers from Around the World

In summer 2025, anglers from over 20 countries stayed with us, and bookings for the next season are already filling fast.
Pajuranta Holiday Homes has become one of Finland’s most popular fishing destinations.

🎯 Trophy Highlights:

  • Largest pike 2025: 110 cm
  • Largest Zander : 95 cm and 93 cm

In 2025, fisherman arrived from Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Austria, Switzerland, France, the Netherlands and Israel.


🎣 Book Your Fishing Holiday Now

Come and see why so many anglers return to Pajuranta year after year.
Relax, fish and enjoy – we take care of everything.

Welcome to Pajuranta Holiday Homes in Parikkala and Saimaa – Finland’s fishing paradise.
Boats are ready. Fish are waiting. And so are we.

🎯 Available fishing cottages in Simpelejärvi 2026


Villa Rantakallio

3.5.-10.5. 1330 euros. 10.5.-17.5. 1330 euros

10.7.-17.7. 1575 euros

August 1575 week
September and October 1350 week


Villa Hiekkaranta
26.8.-4.9. 1650 euros
26.9.-3.10. 1250 euros


Villa Tarula
3.5.-10.5. 1260 euros
10.5.-17.5. 1260 euros
August 1400 week
September and October 1250 euros


Villa Niemelä
2.5.-9.5. 1050 euros
9.5.-16.5. 1050 euros
16.5- 23.5. 1050 euros
8.6-15.6. 1050 euros
16.8.-23.8. 1160 euros
23.8.-30.8. 1160 euros
30.8.- 6.9. 1160 euros
October 1050 euros


Villa Red House
1.5.-8.5. 700 euros
8.5.-15.5. 700 euros
15.5- 21.5. 600 euros
24.5.-30.5. 600 euros
6.6-13.6. 700 euros
21.6.-28.6. 700 euros
24.7.-24.7. 700 euros
October 600 euros

Special offer fishing holidays PajurantaHolidayHomes.com

Suitable for 2-10 people We also obtain fishing permits for €16 per week/person.
Ask for a quote for a shorter or longer period or for more boats

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Fishing package 2026:

🎣 Summer Zander and Pike Fishing in Finland – Villa Hiekkaranta, Villa Niemelä and Villa Tarula, Simpelejärvi 🇫🇮
Experience top-class fishing on crystal-clear Lake Simpelejärvi and stay in a private lakeside villa in Parikkala, South Karelia. Perfect for groups of friends who love perch, pike, and pikeperch fishing!
🏠 Villa Hiekkaranta – spacious and modern, with sauna and panoramic lake views.
🚤 Boats – fully equipped with 20 HP engines, Lowrance sonar, and Minn Kota motors.
🎯 Fishing Packages 2026
5 days – 2 boats / 4-6 anglers: 2,110 €. 5 days – 3 boats / 6-9 anglers 2. 610 €.
6 days – 2 boats / 4-6 anglers: 2,380 €. 6 days – 3 boats / 6-9. anglers. 2.880 €.
7 days – 2 boats / 4-6 anglers: 2,650 €. 7 days. – 3 boats / 6-9 anglers. 3.150 €
(Includes villa rental, boats, bed linen, final cleaning & fishing permits.)

🔥 Relax, fish, and enjoy the midnight sun – your perfect Finnish summer escape!
👉 Book now at PajurantaHolidayHomes.com

Winter icefishing holidays Villa Red House €500, Villa Niemelä, Villa Tarula, Villa Hiekkaranta 1100, Villa Rantakallio 1300 per week on Simpelejärvi . Linen and cleaning included. Big perch await. Ask offer?

17.5.2025 pike 84 cm near Villa Raikala

20.5.2025. Villa Norppa pike 100 cm
Pike Villa Norppa Saimaa 100 cm 19.5.2025

Here is manual our Lowrance and Minnkota

View the Lowrance Elite FS 9 manual in English and Finnish

View the Minnkota PowerDrive MR 55 lbs satellite anchor manual in English and Finnish

Bring you own boats

Bring your own boat You can also bring your own boats and rent a cottage from us. The boat ramp is right next to the cottages. Last summer, many groups from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania visited with their own boats.

Look professional fishing in Simpelejärvi

Watch Predator Master 2023  videos from Lake Simpele Lake Simpele Episode 1 and Lake SimpeleEpisode 2.

Come try your luck at fishing. Send a message to Matti + 358445480131

Our fishing boats

Through the canal, you can go from Haapalahti to Simpeleiärvi The height of the boat from the surface of the water is about 1.5 m, if higher you have to descend from Särkisalmi.
At the red dot 4052 there is a boat launch where you can launch your own boat