The Meltausjoki River's joint permit area runs freely north of Rovaniemi, near the Arctic Circle. It is a great destination for even the most demanding fly fishers, let alone other lure anglers. This wild, free-flowing river is also a popular kayaking destination.
1 January –31 December
18.12.2024
Our customer service is available by phone and email from 9 AM to 3 PM, except on public holidays. Customer service is closed from December 24th to 26th, on January 1st, and on January 6th.
9.12.2024
Not all information on angling permit areas has yet been translated into English and Swedish on the renewed Eräluvat.fi service. For this reason, not all angling permits can yet be purchased as a self-service. However, the permits can be purchased through Eräluvat customer service.
19.11.2024
Every fishing and hunting area and hut has a page with a map window that shows the location of the destination. In case of permit areas, you can see the borders of the area. Did you know that you can choose what and how information is displayed on the map?
The boundary of latitude line 67°00’N passes through Surosuvanto. The position of latitude line 67°00’N must be checked by the fishers on the permit area map, as this affects catch dimensions and protection periods.
In this permit area, you will need an angling permit when lure fishing in sections with rapids and running water. 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.
If you are lure fishing with only one rod and lure in still waters, such as river pools, payment of the fisheries management fee is sufficient.
Hook and line fishing and ice fishing are fully prohibited in running and rapids sections of waters with migratory fish stocks (i.e. also this permit area). In still waters, hook and line fishing and ice fishing are permitted free of charge with one rod.
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.
There is a private water area downstream of Unarinköngäs that is not included in the permit area.
In the vicinity of Unarinköngäs rental cabin one must avoid causing unnecessary harm or disturbance to the persons renting the cabin.
Information about services in the area, please see Luontoon.fi
Markku Vierelä
Rovaniemi
Vesa Ihalempiä
Rovaniemi
Permits are sold for the period:
1.1.–31.12.2025Permits are sold for the period:
1.1.–31.12.2024Permits are sold for the period:
1.1.–31.12.2024, 1.1.–31.12.2025
