Trap permit area

1250 Inarijärvi

The permit covers state-owned water areas in Finland's third biggest lake, Lake Inarijärvi, and in Lake Ukonjärvi and Lake Nitsijärvi.

There are over 3,000 islands in this big lake, which is suitable for wilderness lovers.

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Basic details of the area

Municipality: Inari
Region: Lappi
Fishing period: 1 January – 31 December.
Permitted traps: Bow, gig, harpoon, net (length up to 31 m), trap (3 pcs)
Required permits and fees: Fisheries management fee, trap permit
Trap permits for the area: Permit for the whole calendar year
Targeted catch: Arctic char, burbot, grayling, perch, pike, whitefish
Restrictions: One boating party may purchase a maximum of 4 trap tags (nets). Check the restrictions carefully in the permit terms.

Keep in mind in this area

It is recommended to focus on net fishing whitefish at Lake Inarijärvi. When fishing whitefish, the recommendation is to use shallow nets with thin twines. Avoid net fishing in areas where there are trout fry. Avoid fishing in the vicinity of stationary traps (such as fyke nets or shallow nets) in use.

The number of trap permits is limited. Please check the availability of permits beforehand.

Familiarize yourself with the fishing regulations of the fisheries area

You can find the fishing regulations for the Inari fisheries area on the Inari fisheries area’s website (inarinkalatalousalue.fi) (in Finnish).

Permits needed for fishing

Trap fishing in this permit area always requires a trap permit. You will also be required to pay the fisheries management fee, unless you are under 18 years of age, over 70 years of age, or are 65 years of age or older as of 31 December 2023.

Permit sale

The number of trap permits is limited. Please check the availability of permits beforehand. One boating party may purchase a maximum of 4 trap tags (nets).

Permits are only sold through customer service. See the contact information below.

Waters and area-specific restrictions in the permit area

The trap permit for this area only entitles you to fish waters marked in the map window on this page / specified in the permit terms. Always check water area-specific trapping restrictions, protected areas and any other instructions in the permit terms.

The permit entitles the holder to fish in Metsähallitus’s water areas in Lakes Inarijärvi, Ukonjärvi and Nitsijärvi.