Pike, zander and perch - fishing with experience, Lowrance and Garmin sonar technology, and the right approach. Join a trip with Fish Dentist - Armands, who has fished for the Latvian national team at the FIPSed championships in England and the World Fishing Sport Games in South Africa. You'll have a fully equipped boat and quality gear at your disposal. Trips suit experienced anglers and first-timers alike.
The boat, rods, reels, lures and life jackets are already prepared. All you need to do is show up - we'll take care of the gear, and we'll check the fish's teeth together.
From €150
€150 for 1 guest · €250 for 2 guests
A focused fishing session on the waters of Riga and its surroundings, with a fully equipped boat and all the gear you need. Suited to beginners and experienced anglers alike - enough time to try spin fishing, get to know the local waters and go after pike, zander or perch. If the fish are in the mood for a visit, we'll check their teeth too.
Ask About the 4-Hour Trip
From €250
€250 for 1 guest · €300 for 2 guests
More time on the water to visit several promising spots and adapt the fishing to conditions. This trip suits those who want a more serious day of fishing and better odds of meeting a zander, pike or perch. More time on the water also means more chances of meeting a trophy-sized patient.
Ask About the 6-Hour Trip
From €500 (2 guests)
Route and final price agreed individually
A full-day fishing expedition for those who want to go further, explore new waters and target pike, zander or perch. More time and greater freedom of movement make it possible to adapt the route to conditions and go looking for a trophy-sized patient too.
Ask About the 8-Hour Trip
From €100
€100 for 1 guest · €150 for 2 guests
An unhurried boat trip on the Daugava for up to two adults and one child. Enjoy views of Riga from the water during the day, or choose a calm sunset ride in the evening. No fishing rods this time — just the river, the city and good time on the water.
Ask About the 2-Hour Private TripFuel is included on standard local trips. Longer routes to more distant waters may add a fuel surcharge of up to €50.
I started fishing at the Mangaļsala pier in Riga, catching herring, and since then, for more than thirteen years, I've been getting to know the Daugava, the Lielupe, Lake Ķīšezers and many other Latvian lakes - Alūksne, Burtnieks, Liepāja, Rāzna, Ilgājs, Durbe and Usma - in search of pike, zander and perch.
Fishing has also taken me beyond Latvia. I've competed as part of the Latvian national team - taking 3rd place at the 2018 FIPSed championships at Rutland Water in England, and competing at the 2019 World Fishing Sport Games at Loskop Dam in South Africa.
On trips I use a Volzhanka 46 boat with a 50hp Tohatsu engine, rods, reels, lures, life jackets and a Garmin Panoptix LiveScope sonar. The goal isn't just to guess where the fish might be, but to use experience, water conditions and technology to find the most promising spots.
Complete beginners are very welcome. You don't need your own fishing experience or gear- I'll help with equipment, casting, choosing lures and fishing out on the water.
And, of course, the Fish Dentist approach is simple: we find the patient, check the teeth, take a photo, and let them swim on.
Message me on WhatsApp or by email with your preferred trip date, length and number of participants.
We'll confirm the trip location, meeting time, and go over what to bring. If needed, I'll help you choose the best trip and fishing spot.
We fish, try different approaches and enjoy time on the water. I prefer catch and release, but you're welcome to keep a legal-sized catch if you'd like. Trophy fish, though, we'll handle with care and release.
A look at the boat, the gear, and the kind of catches waiting for you.
Trips take place on the Daugava, Lake Ķīšezers and the waters around Riga, while longer trips also head out to other Latvian lakes - Alūksne, Burtnieks, Liepāja, Rāzna, Ilgājs, Durbe or Usma. Trips run throughout the fishing season; the exact meeting point is agreed when you book.
A general fishing permit is required in Latvia, and some locations also require an additional local licence. Ask me when you get in touch - I'll confirm exactly what's needed for your trip.
No. Rods, reels, lures and life jackets are all provided, and complete beginners are welcome on every trip.
Message me as early as possible if conditions look risky for your date, and we'll work out the best solution together.
I prefer catch and release, but you're welcome to keep a legal-sized catch if you'd like. Trophy fish, though, we'll handle with care and release.
English, Latvian and Russian — both on the water and in messages.
Message me directly — no account, no deposit page, just a reply.