Angling permit area

1301 Paistunturi

The extensive angling permit area of Paistunturi is located in the Paistunturi wilderness area around Kevo Strict Nature Reserve and in the northern parts of the Muotkatunturi wilderness. The permit area includes lake, pond and river waters. Local fellside birch forests and open fells hide a large number of fishing waters where the most coveted fish species are the Arctic char, trout and grayling. The waters of the area also contain whitefish, pike and perch.

Some fishing sites are close to the road and easily accessible, making them suitable day trip destinations for the whole family or for shorter fishing trips. On the other hand, the extensive wilderness area enables even longer hiking trips. Inquire from local tourism entrepreneurs about snowmobile transport in the area.

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Basic details of the area

Municipality: Utsjoki
Region: Lappi
Fishing period: 1 January–31 December. The river and stream waters are protected between 1 September and 30 November, so fishing is prohibited during that time.
Permitted fishing methods: Casting (fishing with spinning rod), fly fishing, hook and line fishing, ice fishing, trolling
Required permits and fees: Angling permit, fisheries management fee. The need depends on the number of rods and lures or the water area. Always check "Permits needed for fishing".
Hook and line fishing and ice fishing: Permitted free of charge in still waters, permitted in the special waters of the area with angling permit, prohibited in running waters
Angling permits for the area: 24 hours, seasonal permit, youth permit
Targeted catch: Arctic char, grayling, perch, pike, trout, whitefish
Fisheries management: Natural fish stock (no stockings)
Area characteristics: Wilderness destination
Special features of the area: Suitable for shorter day trips to easily accessible fishing spots. On the other hand, the extensive wilderness area enables longer hiking trips too.
Restrictions: Carefully check the permit terms for restrictions.

Keep in mind in this area

The number of angling permits is limited. Please check the availability of permits prior to your trip.

Permits needed for fishing

The need for an angling permit depends on the type of waterbody and how many rods and lures you will use.

In this permit area, you will need an angling permit when fishing

with more than one rod or lure,
in sections with running water or
in special still waters where general fishing rights do not apply.

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. The fisheries management fee is not required if you are hook and line fishing or ice fishing with only one rod. If you are hook and line fishing or ice fishing with multiple rods, you are required to purchase an angling permit and pay the fisheries management fee.

You are permitted to lure fish in sections with running water, provided that you purchase an angling permit - paying the fisheries management fee alone is not sufficient. Hook and line fishing and ice fishing are fully prohibited in rapids and running sections of waters with migratory fish stocks (i.e. also this permit area) whether you have an angling permit or not.

You are permitted to lure fish in special waters, provided that you purchase an angling permit - paying the fisheries management fee alone is not sufficient for these waters. In addition, you will always require an angling permit when hook and line fishing and ice fishing in special waters. Special waters are marked on the PDF map of the permit area and as a restricted area in the map window on this page and on Excursionmap.fi.

General fishing rights apply to other still waters included in the permit area. This means that you will only have to pay the fisheries management fee when lure fishing with one rod and lure. When fishing with more than one rod and lure, you will also need to purchase an angling permit. You will not need to purchase an angling permit or pay the fisheries management fee when hook and line fishing and ice fishing with one rod in these still water areas. If you are hook and line fishing or ice fishing with more than one rod, you will need to purchase an angling permit and pay the fisheries management fee.

Waters and area-specific restrictions in the permit area

Always make sure to check the location of the permit area. Please see either the map window or the PDF map on this page. Enlarge the map window to view the location of the permit area more clearly.

The permit allows fishing in some of the flowing waters in the area and in the special waters of the area: in Rohtoluoppal, Rávdojávri (Petsikko), Áhkojávri, Vuolimus and Bajimus Sieiddejávri, Hánnojávri (Karigasniemi), Lakes Gáregas, Vuorggotčear, Gaskabeaičohka and Solccar, and Jalven muorin lampi Pond.

Water areas that are not included in this angling permit

Angling permit Paistunturi 1301 does not entitle you to fish in the following water areas even though they are in the area:

Kevo Strict Nature Reserve
rivers and lakes that runs into Tenojoki, which are marked in red on the permit area map. To fish on these waters an angler needs a different angling permit.