Fishing guiding at Helsinki and at the Gulf of Finland About us Fishing Services Markku Tiusanen is a company established in 2001. We offer enchanting experiences in the beautiful archipelago of the Gulf of Finland and the opportunity to chase your dream fish. The main catch is sea trout, pike, perch, zander and houting, according to your wishes. Fishing guide Markku Tiusanen is a freelance fishing reporter, whose articles on the fishing of trout, perch, pike and zander have been published over 20 years in several Finnish fishing magazines. He is the 1992 Finnish Champion in spinning and the 2008 Fishing guide of the year. He is also the chairman of a Sea Trout Organization of the Gulf of Finland. Contact us: markku.tiusanen(at)kalastuspalvelut.com Boat We have a 6,3 m long Silver Eagle CC aluminium boat designed for fishing guides, equipped with two 60 hp Yamaha outboard motors, Minn Kota electric motor, Lowrance echo sounder, GPS navigation system and all the necessary safety equipment. Fishing seasons Sea trout from 1 May to 15 June and from 15 September to 30 November. Pike from 1 May to 30 November. Perch from 1 June to 30 November. Zander from 1 june to 30 November. Houting (sea run whitefish) from 1 May to 20 May. The fishing method is usually spinning or fly fishing.   Winter At winter time we arrange ice fishing trips. Then the catch is perch, zander or burbot. Where we operate Our main fishing areas of operation are the waters off the coast of Helsinki and its surrounding region, as well as the area around Tammisaari, approximately 100 km to West from Helsinki. Departure ports are Vuosaari in Helsinki and Tammisaari. Prices All day (7 hours) fishing trip for group (1 – 4 fisherman) coast 695 euro (including VAT 22 %). The price of a half day (4 hours) is 488 euro (including VAT 22 %). The price of a ice fishing trip (max 8 person) is 610 euro (including VAT 22 %). The price includes fishing equipment, flotation suits or vests and the services of a fishing guide. We also help to arrange fishing permits, packed lunch, accommodation and sauna for the groups if needed.