Kaspars Holms

Guide · Fishing in Latvia / Cpt.Holmz · Riga and Jūrmala

Trophy zander with LIVE sonar, conventional spinning and fish finder training

Active

Trips: 5
Prices from: 250 €
Anglers: up to 2

Overview

Kaspars Holms (Cpt.Holmz) runs spinning trips and training for 1–2 anglers aboard an Astra 470. He mainly fishes around Riga, on the Daugava upstream of the hydroelectric dams, Burtnieks and Lake Alūksne, with expeditions to customers' chosen lakes. He specialises in fishing electronics and LIVE sonar. IR magazine described him in 2026 as one of Latvia's first fishing guides. Large trophy fish are released.

Fish

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Base: Riga
Waters: Waters around Riga, Daugava upstream of the hydroelectric dams, Burtnieks, Lake Alūksne, other lakes with a boat launch
Methods: LIVE sonar fishing, micro jigging, jigging, drop-shot, twitching, BigBite, fish finder training, competition training
Suitable for: beginners, experienced anglers, competitive spinning anglers, boat owners, gift voucher holders
Languages: Not publicly specified
Season: Pike from 1 May, zander from 1 June; season until December, with many zander trips in the evening
Catches: Large trophy fish are released; a smaller fish may be kept for a meal. LIVE training is offered only to anglers who agree to release trophy fish.
Booking: booking form on the website; WhatsApp; Facebook Messenger; phone; email

Experience and achievements

“Self-reported” means the information comes from the guide’s own publications and has not been independently verified.

Boat and equipment

Astra 470

60 hp

LIVE sonar, model not specified
side-imaging fish finder

Included

✓ Boat with electronics
✓ Fuel
✓ Spinning tackle; you may also use your own
✓ Boat transport for expeditions

Not included

— Fishing card and licences
— Clothing suitable for the weather

Trips

Trips and prices

Boat fishing

Riga and Jūrmala · Waters around Riga

Trophy zander with LIVE sonar

Kaspars Holms

from 250 € / per trip

5 h

Boat fishing

Riga and Jūrmala · Waters around Riga

Conventional spinning: jigging, drop-shot and twitching

Kaspars Holms

from 250 € / per trip

5 h

Tuition

Riga and Jūrmala · Water chosen by the customer

Fish finder and LIVE sonar training on the water

Kaspars Holms

from 250 € / per trip

5 h

Boat fishing

Vidzeme · Burtnieks

Fishing expedition to your chosen lake

Kaspars Holms

from 450 € / per trip

8 hours

Tuition

Riga and Jūrmala · By arrangement

Competition spinning training day

Kaspars Holms

from 350 € / per pair

8 hours

Elsewhere online

Latvian fishing-guide pioneer Kaspars HolmsIR magazine · 27.08.2026.
Copes Frekvence: Kaspars HolmsCopes Frekvence podcast (YouTube)
Copes Garša: Alūksne, day versus nightCopes Garša YouTube show

Confirm before booking

? Available dates, final price, VAT and cancellation terms.
? Which price list applies: the Latvian page lists a 5-hour trip for two, while EN/RU/DE pages list 6 hours; expedition and gift voucher prices also differ between languages.
? Meeting point: contacts list Balasta dambis 1, Riga, but it is unclear whether this is the boat base.
? Languages spoken: the website is available in LV/EN/RU/DE.
? Competition results from 2017–2019 have not been independently verified.

Sources

Public sources checked on 29.10.2026.

01Fishing in Latvia: services (LV)prices, durations and gift vouchers
02Fishing in Latvia: services (EN)English prices, which differ from the Latvian page
03Fishing in Latvia: about mebiography, achievements and catch policy
04Fishing in Latvia: frequently asked questionsboat, inclusions, season and payment
05Fishing in Latvia: contactsphone and email
06Medības uz LIVE masterclasses€50 seminar, 2026
07IR magazine, 27 August 2026independent media article behind a paywall
08Logo — guide’s websitelogo