Angling permit area

2568 Kemijoki

The joint permit area contains both state-owned and private waters in the Kemijoki river on the southeast side of Rovaniemi. The permit area begins at Jokela and ends to Auttinjyhrämä. In total, the permit area covers approximately 40 kilometres of river.

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Basic details of the area

Municipality

Rovaniemi

Region

Lappi

Fishing period

1 January – 31 December

Check the permit terms for exceptions to the fishing period.

Permitted fishing methods

Casting (fishing with spinning rod), fly 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 in still waters, prohibited in running waters

Angling permits for the area

24 hours, 7 days, seasonal permit, youth permit

Targeted catch

Burbot, grayling, perch, pike, pike-perch, rainbow trout, trout, whitefish

Fisheries management

Catch size fish stocking, fry stocking of natural fish stocks

Restrictions

Check the restrictions carefully in the permit terms.

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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

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