2599 Livojoki
The Livojoki River is a wilderness river rich in grayling and trout for fly fishers who appreciate a serene cabin in the woods. The lower section of the Livojoki River is also suitable for casting. The fishing area begins from Lake Livojärvi in Posio and runs to the Upper Lehmikoski Rapids in Lake Pudasjärvi. The permit area also includes the Mäntyjoki River. In total, this permit covers approximately 40 km of clear fishing waters.
The upper section of Livojoki from Lake Livojärvi to the Kuusenpukka cabin (approximately 9 kilometres) is a fly fishing area where only traditional fly fishing equipment is allowed. This fly fishing area contains the Niskakoski, Pitkäkoski, Mustakoski and Saarikoski rapids.
Between Kuusenpukka cabin and Jokipolvi cabin lays the 7 kilometres long Pyydyssuvanto stream pool. Pyydyssuvanto is home to large, native whitefish as well as pike and perch.
From Jokipolvi wilderness cabin onwards, rapids and calm sections alternate in quick succession. Below Haarainniemi cabin, the Livojoki River is joined by the Mäntyjoki River, which is also a part of the permit area. The Mäntyjoki River is especially recommended for pike fishing.
Basic details of the area
- Municipality
- Posio, Pudasjärvi
- Region
- Lappi, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
- Fishing period
Primarily 1 June – 31 October. In the fly fishing area between Livojärvi and Kuusenpukka fishing is allowed only 1 June – 31 August.
Check the permit terms for exceptions to the fishing period.
- Permitted fishing methods
- Casting (fishing with spinning rod), fly fishing
- Required permits and fees
- Angling permit, fisheries management fee. Always check "Permits needed for fishing".
- Hook and line fishing and ice fishing
- Permitted free of charge in still waters, prohibited in running waters
- Angling permits for the area
- 24 hours, 7 days, youth permit
- Targeted catch
- Grayling, perch, pike, trout, whitefish
- Fisheries management
- Fry stocking of natural fish stocks
- Area characteristics
- Fly fishers favourite, wilderness destination
- Special features of the area
- A wilderness fishing destination which is ideal for fly fishers who appreciate a serene cabin in the woods
- Restrictions
- In the upper reaches of the Livojoki River from Lake Livojärvi to Kuusenpukka cabin fishing is only allowed using traditional fly fishing tackle. Check the restrictions carefully in the permit terms.
Permits needed for fishing
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.
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.
In the upper reaches of the Livojoki River from Lake Livojärvi to Kuusenpukka cabin (a stretch of 9 km) fishing is only allowed using traditional fly fishing tackle. This area is marked on the PDF map.
In the vicinity of the rental cabins one must avoid causing unnecessary harm or disturbance to the persons renting the cabin.
Further information
Fisheries management
Waters in the Livojoki River are stocked with trout fry.
Impact of water temperature on fishing
Water temperature has a significant impact on the survival of salmonids after they are released. When water temperatures approach +20 °C, you should use judgement before you decide to fish for salmonids. In waters warmer than this, fishing for salmonids should be avoided. In such situations, it is advisable to focus on species that are more resistant to heat, such as zander, pike and perch. See guidelines for responsible fishing.
