The area surrounding Ruunaa Rapids offers tremendous experiences in nature with its hiking trails, lodging services and rafting opportunities. The great fishing experiences of Ruunaa Rapids are accessible to all anglers from beginner to pro.
Ruunaa is situated 30 kilometres east from Lieksa. The rapids are situated in Ruunaa Camping Area and they stretch from the headwaters of Paasikoski to below Siikakoski. Ruunaa is a destination that can be taken in with the entire family, a group of friends or by your lonesome. All nature enthusiasts are sure to find something interesting in the pristine landscape of Ruunaa.
Extensive fisheries restoration measures have been taken at Ruunaa in 2018–2019. Migratory fish habitats have been improved in the rapids within the permit area, such as by adding gravel spawning beds and fry production areas. Restoration work will continue in the coming years.
We welcome you to Ruunaa where the breathtaking rafting experience or memorable hike is topped off with an evening by the campfire, enjoying the freshly caught haul of the day.
You can check the real-time temperature of the water in Ruunaa during the snow-free season in the SensorMonitor service (map.sensormonitor.fi).
1 January–31 December. Wading is prohibited between 1 September and 31 May. Fishing in Paasikoski–Mutikaisenkari area is prohibited between 1 September–30 November
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.
In this permit area, you will need an angling permit for all types of fishing. 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.
Hook and line fishing and ice fishing are fully prohibited in rapids and running sections of waters with migratory fish stocks (i.e. also this permit area). In still waters, such as river pools, hook and line fishing and ice fishing are permitted with one rod with an angling permit. 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.
Lake Murroojärvi and Lake Kattilajärvi belong to Ruunaa Rapids 7525 angling permit area, and the general fishing rights do not apply in these lakes. This means that in these lakes you will need an angling permit for all types of fishing – also for hook and line fishing or ice fishing.
Part of Lake Neitijärvi and Lake Kattilalampi are not part of Ruunaa Rapids 7525 angling permit area, and the general fishing rights do apply in these lakes. If you are lure fishing with only one rod and lure in still waters, such as on lakes and in 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 in still waters 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. The correct angling permit for these waters is Southern Finland 7413 angling permit.
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.
Fishing in Paasikoski–Mutikaisenkari area is prohibited between 1 September–30 November
Kattilakoski Rapids can be entirely reserved by a company or group for their own use. Information about reserving Kattilakoski is available from the Ruunaa Outdoor Centre at Neitikoski.
The best way to reach the destination is to take the Lieksa-Ilomantsi road (number 522), which has signs leading to the western side of Ruunaa and the Ruunaa Outdoor Centre at Neitikoski.
Ruunaa Outdoor Centre is located at Neitikoski. Ruunaan Matkailu operates at Munkinvaara. These companies provide restaurant and accommodation services, rent equipment and sell fishing permits. You can read more about the services they offer at Ruunaa.fi and Ruunaanmatkailu.fi.
For more information about services in the area, please see Luontoon.fi.
There is also an accessible fishing spot at Neitikoski that is suitable for people with physical disabilities. More information about accessible services at Ruunaa is available on the Ruunaa Hiking Area website (luontoon.fi).
The area between Neitikoski and Siikakoski is stocked with trout fry and, during the summer, catch-sized rainbow trout on a weekly basis.
The upper rapids of Ruunaa, which means the waters between Paasikoski and Mutikaisenkari, are a natural fish area that is stocked with trout and landlocked salmon fry.
The rapids route has also been the site of various restoration measures to improve conditions for migratory fish. These measures include spreading gravel from helicopters to create spawning beds and nursery grounds. Spreading gravel improves the habitats for landlocked salmon and trout and increases the number of spawning sites. The restoration measures implemented in 2018-2019 were done in the rapids between Paasikoski and Mutikaisenkari, all of which are located in the permit area.
Up-to-date information on the water level and flow situation in Lieksanjoki River is available at www.ymparisto.fi (in Finnish).
You can monitor the real-time water temperatures in Ruunaa in the SensorMonitor service (map.sensormonitor.fi). Read the Guidelines for responsible fishing to know more about how you can take high temperatures into account when fishing.
Contact details will be updated soon
Jyrki Turpeinen
Ylämylly
Permits are sold for the period:1.1.–31.12.2025
Permits are sold for the period:1.1.–31.12.2025
