The angling permit area Suomujoki comprises the Suomujoki River from Suomunsuu to Lake Lankojärvi. The Suomujoki River is located in the second largest national park of Finland, Urho Kekkonen National Park. There are several campfire sites, huts and lean-to-shelters in the area. The area is ideal for traditional casting and fly fishing.
Suomujoki offers lots to see for those interested in the history of the area.
In 2024: 16 June–31 August.
In 2025: The fishing period for 2025 will be confirmed later.
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?
19.11.2024
The Eräluvat.fi website and the Eräluvat webshop have been merged and renewed. As a result of the update, old customer accounts are no longer be available. Paid permits continue to be valid.
There are only season permits sold to Suomujoki angling permit area. A total of 100 season permits are available for sale in the area.
Permits for Suomujoki become available first only for residents of Sodankylä. The residence status is checked when purchasing the permit. The permit can also be obtained for another person.
If permits are still available, they will be available for general sale. Permits are only sold through customer service.
You can find the fishing regulations for the Inari fisheries area on the Inari fisheries area’s website (inarinkalatalousalue.fi) (in Finnish).
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.
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.
Information about tourism services in Sodankylä is available on the website:
The area offers outdoor services such as campfire sites and open wilderness huts.
You can search for more information and hiking destinations in this area at Luontoon.fi.
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.
Inarintie 46
99870 Inari
Check additional information and opening hoursJarmo Huhtamella
Ivalo
Juha Heinonen
Ivalo
Heikki Säkkinen
Kemijärvi
