Tavvaetno River has its sourceflow in lakes close to the Norwegian border. Three creeks, Ittejokk Creek, Gorvvejokk Creek and Bekkejokk Creek, flow together and creates Tavvaetno. The characteristics of the surroundings are coloured by the many sand ridges that probably came from a prehistoric glacier river. A barren landscape with low mountains and low vegetation strengthens the impression of being very far north. Tavvaetno from where it starts to the outflow into Lainio River is about 27 kilometres long. The river has one major tributary in the lower part, Harrejokk Creek, which is a creek well worth a visit.  

What you will find if visiting Tavvaetno is a river with alternating rapids and calmer stretches that carries both grayling and trout.

Imagine fishing stretches where the bottom consists of nothing but sand, stretches where you can see the fish clearly as it approaches the fly. Let me tell you, it’s all about nerves.  

Fishing is mainly done with caddis imitations, pupae’s as well as fully evolved flies, but also gnats and spider imitations. Occasionally there’s species of mayflies hatching, since these waters are frozen a major part of the year it is a real treat to be around when this happens, fish feeding with an unbelievable frenzy. The fish in these waters can be very shy, and You need to proceed with stealth alongside the river.

Given that it's about 75 kilometres north of Kiruna, the best way by far to get there is flying.

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