1565 Näätämöjoki, lower part
The permit area is situated in the eastern part of the Inari municipality, north of Lake Sevettijärvi. Näätämöjoki, lower part comprises the river area from national boundary to Lake Opukasjärvi. The Näätämöjoki River is an ideal destination especially for fly fishers.
The efforts to safeguard and grow the salmon stocks of the Näätämöjoki River are based on having an adequate spawning stock and limiting the number of fishing permits. The fishing regulations at the Näätämöjoki River have been tightened with regard to all forms of fishing in both Finland and Norway. These measures aim to maintain the viability of the river's valuable natural salmon stock and secure the possibility to fish at one of our grandest salmon rivers long into the future.
Basic details of the area
- Municipality
- Inari
- Region
- Lappi
- Fishing period
In 2024: 10 July – 31 August.
The fishing period for 2025 will be confirmed later.
- Permitted fishing methods
- Casting (fishing with spinning rod), fly fishing, ice fishing
- 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
- Hook and line fishing prohibited, prohibited in running waters
- Angling permits for the area
- 24 hours, youth permit
- Targeted catch
- Grayling, sea salmon, trout, whitefish
- Fisheries management
- Natural fish stock (no stockings)
- Area characteristics
- Fly fishers favourite, wilderness destination
- Special features of the area
- There are maintained campfire sites along river Näätämöjoki
- Restrictions
- There are no-fishing zones in Näätämöjoki. Check the restrictions carefully in the permit terms.
Keep in mind in this area
The number of angling permits is limited. Please check the availability of permits beforehand.
Validity begins always at 6:00 PM.
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
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 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. You will also require an angling permit when fishing with multiple rods or lures.
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 ice fishing is permitted free of charge with one rod. If you are ice fishing with more than one rod, you are required 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.
There are no-fishing zones in Näätämöjoki. This angling permit does not entitle the holder to fish in these zones.
Services in the area
There are several maintained campfire sites along the river Näätämöjoki.
There are rental cabins in Silisjokisuu (Lake Opukasjärvi), Kontinpaistama, Saunakoski and Kuosnijokisuu.
Tips
Näätämöjoki can be reached via marked trails:
Trail from the village of Näätämö to Kallokoski rapids.
Trail from the south side of Jäniskoski bridge (parking area) to Saunakoski Rapids via Lake Nälkäjärvi.
Trail to Kontinpaistama that begins from a parking area located 10 km into the direction of Näätämö from Lake Sevettijärvi
Trail from Lake Sevettijärvi to Lake Opukasjärvi.
For more information about services in the area, please see Luontoon.fi.
Further information
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.
