Fantastic Prizes
In the competitive series, prizes include, among others:
an eLite Electric Outboard Motor / 500W,
2 × Garmin STRIKER Vivid 5vc fish finder sets,
a Garmin vívomove Trend sports watch,
a guided fishing trip with VMB Fishing,
Matilda Villas gift cards,
and much more.
Win a cottage weekend!
During the competition, Matilda Villas (Karvarinkulma 1–18) will host an open house from 10:00 to 15:00.
You are warmly welcome to explore our cottage village while you’re here.
Among all visitors, we will raffle a gift card for a cottage weekend at Matilda Villas.
Detailed Competition Information
Competition Series
In the official competition series, participants compete individually, and the winner is determined by the total weight of the day's catch.
Categories:
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General
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Youth (ages 12–17)
Competition Venue: Lake Matildanjärvi
Parking & Start Location:
Teijo Nature Centre
Matildanjärventie 84, 25660 Mathildedal (Salo)
Competition Time: 10:00–15:00
Registration: From 8:00 at the Teijo Nature Centre.
Welcome words from Saku Nikkanen and group start at 9:30 at the Nature Centre.
Prize Ceremony: 16:00 at the Teijo Nature Centre.
The official competition series follows all official rules and is held in the spirit of fair play. This category is especially suitable for those who enjoy goal‑oriented and rule‑based competition.
Fun Series
The Fun Series offers a more relaxed ice‑fishing experience in teams of 2–6 people.
This series includes fun special rules and tasks that lead teams through the beautiful surroundings of Mathildedal.
In this competition, ice fishing does not necessarily mean sitting by a hole—or even catching a fish. If your team’s strategy includes good company and enjoying a thermos break, that also counts as success!
Competition Venue: Mathildedal
(Fishing = the actual catching of fish must take place at Lake Matildanjärvi)
Competition Time: 11:00–15:00
Registration: From 10:00 at the Teijo Nature Centre.
Welcome words and group start at 11:00 from the Nature Centre.
Prize Ceremony: 16:00 at the Teijo Nature Centre.
The only rule of the Fun Series:
Your team must arrive at the weigh‑in with a fish.
Where the fish comes from?
That remains your team’s secret.
In the Ice Captain Fun Series, the journey, laughter, and good vibes matter most.
Children’s Own Series
The event includes guided ice‑fishing instruction for children under 12 and their guardians.
There is a dedicated children’s fishing area with professional instructors and equipment available on site.
Children also take part in a guided and playful ice‑fishing competition.
All participants receive a prize, and the top 5 earn special awards.
There will also be additional activities for children!
Competition Venue: Lake Matildanjärvi
Parking & Start Location:
Teijo Nature Centre
Matildanjärventie 84, 25660 Mathildedal (Salo)
Competition Time: 11:00–14:00
Registration: From 10:00 at the Teijo Nature Centre.
Prize Ceremony: 14:30 at the Teijo Nature Centre.
Participation Fees
Advance Registration (until 5 March 2026)
Official Competition Series:
15 € (youth 7 €, children 0 €)
Fun Series:
20 € / team
On‑Site Registration
Official Competition Series:
20 € (youth 10 €, children 0 €)
Fun Series:
20 € / team
Cancellations
We monitor the ice conditions daily.
The competition will only be held if the ice conditions allow it.
If the event is cancelled, we will announce it on this website and notify all registered participants by email.
The registration fee will be refunded if the event is cancelled.
Partnerships & AfterPilkki
VMB Fishing, Natura Viva, Tukkunet Oy, Garmin, Salon Urheilukalastajat ry, Nuohous Salo Oy, Kyläravintola Terho, Metsäravintola, Visit Mathildedal.
The Metsäravintola restaurant will be serving visitors in the event area from 9:00 onwards (including salmon soup, pizza, and a sausage grill).
The AfterPilkki will be held at Kyläravintola Terho starting at 15:00 — more information coming soon!
Competition Series
We will compete in two categories this year:
The official competition series, where individual performance and total catch weight determine the winner.
The more relaxed “Ice Captain Series”, where teams compete together and the main goal is to have fun—often even more than the actual fishing itself.
See you at the AfterPilkki at Kyläravintola Terho!
Matilda Villas
Karvarinkulma 1-18
25660 Mathildedal
Finland
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Welcome to a fun winter day in Mathildedal!
The Matilda Villas cottage village is organizing an ice‑fishing competition on Saturday, 7 March 2026 in Mathildedal, Salo.
This event is designed for the whole family and offers something for everyone:
in the competitive series you can compete for great prizes, the relaxed “fun series” is fished in teams with an easygoing spirit, and children have their own playful ice‑fishing contest with guidance provided — and every child receives a prize.
The event is organized in cooperation with professional fishers and follows official rules.
The competition takes place at Lake Matildanjärvi in Teijo National Park.
Catch‑size rainbow trout were stocked into Lake Matildanjärvi in November.
More information about the lake’s fish stock can be found on Natura Viva’s website.
The patron of the event is Saku Nikkanen, Member of Parliament and Chair of the Finnish Recreational Fishing Association.
Guests staying at Matilda Villas during the event weekend can compete for free!
Weekend cottage offer: 6–8 March 2026 from €325 (4 persons). Code: PILKKI
Welcome to enjoy a winter day and the competition atmosphere in Mathildedal!
