Angling permit area

2595 Livojärvi

Lake Livojärvi has strikingly clear waters that are rich in vendace. The lake's bottom and beaches are mainly sand. Livojärvi is a destination for recreational fishing, net fishing and professional fishing. The lake is ideal for trolling. There is a boat-launching ramp in Säikänsalmi. The lake is abound with vendace and trout, and there is also whitefish and perch.

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Basic details of the area

Municipality: Posio
Region: Lappi
Fishing period: 1 January –31 December
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
Angling permits for the area: 24 hours, 7 days, seasonal permit, youth permit
Targeted catch: Perch, pike, trout, whitefish
Fisheries management: Fry stocking of natural fish stocks
Area characteristics: Suitable for families, suitable for trolling
Special features of the area: A trolling destination with some excursion services. Nature tourism entrepreneurs can also purchase an entrepreneur permit that is valid for the entire calendar year.
Restrictions: Check the restrictions carefully in the permit terms.

Permits needed for fishing

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

In this permit area, you will need an angling permit when fishing with multiple rods or lures. 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, payment of the fisheries management fee is sufficient.

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.

Services in the area

There are plenty of rental cabins in the area. For more information, visit Lomarengas (lomarengas.fi ).

There is a boat-launching ramp in Säikänsalmi. For more information about excursion services in the area, please see Luontoon.fi .

Further information

Fisheries management

Waters in Lake Livojärvi are stocked with two-year-old trout fry.

Entrepreneur permit

Nature tourism entrepreneurs can also purchase an entrepreneur permit that is valid for the entire calendar year. Please contact the senior specialist of the area for more information.