Fishing in Paanajärvi
Three men net fishing on Lake Paana (Paanajärvi) near Kuusamo, Finland in the late 1800s. The lake is now part of a Russian national park in the Republic of Karelia.
In late 19th-century northern Finland, net fishing was a crucial means of sustenance and livelihood for communities living near rivers, lakes, and coastal areas. Using traditional fishing nets crafted from locally sourced materials such as linen or hemp, fishermen would venture out onto the water in boats to set their nets. These nets were typically designed to entangle fish as they swam through them, allowing fishermen to harvest significant quantities of fish at once. The catches would include various species common to the region, such as salmon, trout, grayling, and whitefish. Net fishing during this time was not only a practical method for procuring food but also an integral part of the cultural and economic fabric of the communities reliant on the bounty of the waterways.
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Photo Information
Original photo courtesy of the Finnish Heritage Agency
Photographer: I.K. Inha photographer; K.E. Ståhlberg, producer
Year: 1890
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