2580 Simojoki, Ranua
The Simojoki River is 180 km long and it begins in Lake Simojärvi in Ranua and runs into the Bay of Bothnia in Simo. The joint permit area covers the section of the Simojoki River that runs in Ranua from the border of the municipality of Simo to Lake Simojärvi. There is a separate permit for fishing in the Simojoki River on the Simo side of the municipal border, Simojoki, Simo 2581.
The Simojoki River is an ideal destination for fly fishing from the river banks. The most likely catches are grayling and pike, but in the lower reaches one might also find salmon returning from the sea.
The upper part reaches of the river run through serene wilderness while the lower part winds through a more cultural landscape. This makes the Simojoki River a great place for canoeing.
Basic details of the area
- Municipality
- Ranua
- Region
- Lappi
- Fishing period
Primarily 1 January – 31 December. There is a weekly protection period of 24 hours 15 June –31 August.
Check the permit terms for all exceptions to the fishing period.
- Permitted fishing methods
- Casting (fishing with spinning rod), fly 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
- Permitted free of charge in still waters, prohibited in running waters
- Angling permits for the area
- 24 hours, 7 days, seasonal permit, youth permit
- Targeted catch
- Grayling, perch, pike, sea salmon, whitefish
- Fisheries management
- Natural fish stock (no stockings)
- Area characteristics
- Fly fishers favourite, wilderness destination
- Special features of the area
- This permit area is an ideal destination for fly fishing from the river banks and for canoeing.
- Restrictions
- Check the restrictions carefully in the permit terms.
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, hook and line fishing and ice fishing are permitted free of charge with one rod. If you are hook and line fishing or 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.
Fishers must avoid fishing and moving around in the immediate vicinity of cottages, houses, saunas and docks.
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2410 Western Lapland
2003 Ranua-Tervola-Simo
Angling permit
Permits are sold for the period:
1.1.–31.12.2024Permit sales for the next season will start on 10.12.2024 09:00. Permits are sold for the period: 1.1.–31.12.2025.
Price list
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Angling permit, season 2025
Price list
Season
Angling permit, season 2024
Permits are sold for the period:
1.1.–31.12.2024