11.5.2026
Fishing
Fishing permit areas renewed: learn about the changes
At the turn of the year, five large angling permit areas were redistributed into 52 new permit areas. In addition, the boundaries of trap fishing permit areas were revised.
Trap permit area
1250 Inarijärvi
The permit covers state-owned water areas in Finland's third biggest lake, Lake Inarijärvi, and in Lake Ukonjärvi and Lake Nitsijärvi.
There are over 3,000 islands in this big lake, which is suitable for wilderness lovers.
Basic details of the area
- Municipality
- Inari
- Region
- Lappi
- Fishing period
1 January – 31 December.
- Permitted traps
- Bow, gig, harpoon, net (length up to 31 m), trap (3 pcs)
- Required permits and fees
- Fisheries management fee, trap permit
- Trap permits for the area
- Permit for the whole calendar year
- Targeted catch
- Arctic char, burbot, grayling, perch, pike, whitefish
- Restrictions
- One boating party may use a maximum of four nets at a time. Check the restrictions carefully in the permit terms.
What's new
2.1.2026
Fishing
Hunting
Off-road traffic
Huts
Eräluvat.fi service purchase and cancellation terms update on 2 January 2026
The wording of the terms is clarified, and the new structure better reflects the customer journey in the Eräluvat.fi service. The terms also specify how and where customers can place an order, how they benefit from logging in during the ordering process, and whom to contact in case of problems or changes.
Keep in mind in this area
The number of trap permits is limited. Please check the availability of permits beforehand.
It is recommended to focus on net fishing whitefish at Lake Inarijärvi. When fishing whitefish, the recommendation is to use shallow nets with thin twines. Avoid net fishing in areas where there are trout fry. Avoid fishing in the vicinity of stationary traps (such as fyke nets or shallow nets) in use.
Familiarize yourself with the fishing regulations of the fisheries area
You can find the fishing regulations for the Inari fisheries area on the Inari fisheries area’s website (inarinkalatalousalue.fi) (in Finnish).
Permits needed for fishing
Trap fishing in this permit area always requires a trap permit. 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.
Waters and area-specific restrictions in the permit area
The trap permit for this area only entitles you to fish waters marked in the map window on this page / specified in the permit terms. Always check water area-specific trapping restrictions, protected areas and any other instructions in the permit terms.
The permit entitles the holder to fish in Metsähallitus’s water areas in Lakes Inarijärvi, Ukonjärvi and Nitsijärvi.
Contact details
Permit sale and information Mon–Fri 9 am–3 pm
+35820692424
Call cost €0.00/min + mobile charge/local network rate. Urgent orders always by phone.
Inari Customer Service
Inarintie 46
99870 Inari
Check additional information and opening hours (luontoon.fi).Contact details
Senior Specialist, Fisheries
Juha Heinonen
Game and Fisheries Warden
Janne Kaikkonen
Guidelines for responsible fishing
Each angler must ensure the careful and respectful handling of fish caught regardless of whether the fish will be released or eaten. Read the guidelines here!
Outdoor etiquette
Visitors to Metsähallitus wilderness sites are expected to observe Outdoor etiquette. It encourages fishers and hunters to take nature, other people, catches and game into consideration in all activities. Find out more about the etiquette!
Public water areas
Public water areas are found at sea and in large lakes. Fishing there often requires only the fisheries management fee. Read more!
Trap permit 2026, net (height over 3 m) and other traps
Permits are sold for the period:1.1.–31.12.2026
Price list
Season
Permit user 30,00 €
Trap permit 2026, fish trap (3 traps)
Permits are sold for the period:1.1.–31.12.2026
Price list
Season
Permit user 14,00 €
Trap permit 2026, net (height max 3 m) and other traps
Permits are sold for the period:1.1.–31.12.2026
Price list
Season
Permit user 20,00 €
