BURBOT (lota lota) FROM LAKE MIEKOJÄRVI IN ARCTIC CIRCLE IN TORNE RIVER VALLEY
Burbot are on offer all year round from Lake Miekojärvi, but the main fishing seasons are January to May and October to December.
Burbot are caught with fyke fishing, trap fishing and net fishing. Burbot makes a great meal all year round. Many prefer burbot in soup, but it is also delicious when pan-fried, smoked or grilled.
It is possible to buy burbot from Lapland Wild Fish:
- burbot blood removed 8 € / kg
- burbot boneless soup piece + liver vacuum-packed, quick-frozen 24 € / kg
- burbot file boneless + liver vacuum-packed, quick-frozen 29 € / kg
- burbot roe in concentrate unsalted 12 € / 200g pack
Prices (incl. VAT 14 %) are freely available in the Miekojärvi fish harbor at Pello’s Sirkkakoski.
For larger lots, ask for an offer from the menu above.