4 hours
Short Trip
From €150
€150 for 1 guest · €250 for 2 guests
A focused first session on Riga's waters — enough time to find fish and learn the basics of spinning for pike and perch.
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Guided fishing in Riga, Latvia
Pike, Zander & Perch — Found Faster With Local Knowledge and Live Sonar
Fish Riga's waters with Armands, a local guide with 13+ years on the water, a fully rigged boat, and a Garmin Panoptix LiveScope that shows you the fish before you cast. Complete beginners are always welcome.
13+ yrsGuiding experience
EN · LV · RULanguages spoken
Up to 3Guests per trip
All levelsBeginners welcome, gear provided
Trips & pricing
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Every trip includes a fully equipped boat, rods, reels, lures and life jackets — just bring yourself.
6 hours
Extended Trip
From €250
€250 for 1 guest · €300 for 2 guests
More time on the water to cover multiple spots and improve your odds at a trophy zander.
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8–12 hours
Long Trip
From €500
Route, duration and final price agreed individually
A full-day expedition built around where the fish are — and how far you want to travel to reach them.
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2 hours
Riga Boat Tour
From €100
€100 for 1 guest · €150 for 2 guests
A non-fishing cruise along the Daugava for up to two adults and one child — skyline views by day, or a sunset ride.
Ask About This TourFuel is included on standard local trips. Longer routes to more distant waters may add a fuel surcharge of up to €50.
Meet your guide
Armands Has Fished These Waters for 13+ Years
Armands began fishing at the Mangalsala pier in Riga and has spent more than thirteen years since learning the pike, zander and perch of the Daugava River, Lake Ķīšezers and Latvia's other lakes.
He runs a Volzhanka 46 fitted with a 50hp Tohatsu engine, rods, reels, lures and life jackets — and finds fish with a Garmin Panoptix LiveScope, seeing what's beneath the boat instead of guessing.
Complete beginners are always welcome. You don't need previous fishing experience or your own equipment — Armands will show you how to cast, read the water and handle a catch safely.
- Volzhanka 46 boat, 50hp Tohatsu engine
- Garmin Panoptix LiveScope sonar
- All rods, reels, lures & life jackets provided
- Maximum 3 guests per trip
How it works
Three Steps to Your Trip
- 01
Message Armands
Get in touch on WhatsApp or by email with your preferred trip length and dates.
- 02
Confirm the details
Armands will confirm a meeting point on Riga's waters or Lake Ķīšezers and what to bring.
- 03
Fish, learn and (maybe) keep your catch
Armands practises catch and release, but legal-sized catches may be kept if you'd like.
What guests say
Real Trips, Real Words
“Armands was an excellent fishing host and knew exactly where to find the fish. The equipment was ready, the boat was comfortable, and the whole trip was relaxed and enjoyable. I even caught my first zander!”
Anna K.
“The Livescope Panoptix tech made finding fish so easy—best fishing trip ever!”
Mark T.
From the water
Moments From Riga's Waters
A look at the boat, the gear and the kind of catches you can expect — swap in your own trip photos any time.
Common questions
Before You Book
Do I need a fishing licence or permit?
A general recreational fishing permit is required in Latvia, and some areas require an additional local licence. Ask Armands when you get in touch and he'll confirm exactly what you need for your trip.
Do I need my own gear or previous experience?
No. Rods, reels, lures and life jackets are all provided, and complete beginners are welcome on every trip.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Message Armands as early as possible if conditions look risky for your date, and he'll help you work out the best option.
Can I keep what I catch?
Armands practises catch and release, but legal-sized catches may be kept if you'd like to.
What languages does Armands speak?
English, Latvian and Russian — on the water and in messages.
Where & when
Riga Waters & Lake Ķīšezers
Trips run on Riga's waters and Lake Ķīšezers, with routes on the Daugava River and other nearby lakes depending on the trip. Exact meeting points are confirmed when you book.
Availability
Trips run all fishing season — get in touch to check current availability for your dates.
Waters we fish
View Riga on Google Maps- Daugava River
- Lake Ķīšezers
- Riga waters
- Nearby Latvian lakes
Ready to Fish Riga's Waters?
Message Armands directly — no account, no deposit page, just a reply.