Angling permit area

2535 Kapsajoki

After being used for log driving, the rugged Kapsajoki River was restored in 1994. This permit includes the rights to fish in the river's state-owned waters north of the Köngäs-Pokka Road. The length of the permit area is approximately 30 km. A great casting and fly fishing destination.

The hiking services at Kapsajoki River include Pyhävasa wilderness hut located in the northern section of the permit area.

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Basic details of the area

Municipality: Kittilä
Region: Lappi
Fishing period: 1 January –31 December
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, seasonal permit, youth permit
Targeted catch: Grayling, pike, trout, whitefish
Fisheries management: Natural fish stock (no stockings)
Area characteristics: Fly fishers favourite, wilderness destination
Special features of the area: The hiking services at Kapsajoki River include Pyhävasa wilderness hut located in the northern section of the permit area.
Restrictions: Check the restrictions carefully in the permit terms.

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Permits needed for fishing

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.

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.

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.