Angling permit area

4502 Iijoki, state-owned waters

The Metsähallitus' Iijoki angling permit entitles you to fish with a fly or lure in state-owned waters located within the Iijoki fisheries region. The angling permit area covers approximately 15,600 hectares of lake and pond waters. The largest fishing waters in the area include Lake Kostonjärvi, Lake Korvuanjärvi, and Lake Puhosjärvi. The Iijoki River is only partially included in the permit area.

All fish species typical to the region are present and reproduce within the permit area. The flowing waters mainly consist of streams and small rivers, where anglers may catch grayling or trout. The lakes have strong perch and pike populations, and trout can also be caught in Lake Kostonjärvi.

The angling permit allows trolling with multiple rods. It also grants fishing rights in certain rapids and flowing sections of migratory fish waters, where paying only the fisheries management fee does not entitle one to fish.

We are waiting for the ELY Centre’s decision to ban catching salmon and trout with an adipose fin. The sale of fishing permits for this site will start in April 2026.

Basic details of the area

Municipality: Ii, Oulu, Posio, Pudasjärvi, Puolanka, Ranua, Suomussalmi, Taivalkoski
Region: Kainuu, Lappi, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
Fishing period: 1 January–31 December
Permitted fishing methods: Casting (fishing with spinning rod), fly fishing, hook and line 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, permitted with angling permit, prohibited in running waters
Angling permits for the area: 24 hours, 7 days, seasonal permit, youth permit
Targeted catch: Grayling, perch, pike, pike-perch, trout, whitefish
Fisheries management: Fry stocking of natural fish stocks, natural fish stock (no stockings)
Area characteristics: Fly fishers favourite, suitable for trolling, wilderness destination
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 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 are fully prohibited in rapids and running sections of waters with migratory fish stocks. You can refer to Kalastusrajoitus.fi (Fishing Restriction Service) to check waters with migratory fish stocks. 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

Always make sure to check the location of the permit area in the map window on this page. Enlarge the map window to view the location of the permit area more clearly.

The Iijoki angling permit only grants fishing rights in waters managed by Metsähallitus, located within the Iijoki fisheries region.

The Iijoki angling permit does not grant the right to fish in:

private waters,
other Metsähallitus' angling destinations,
joint permit areas,
rental waters with full fishing rights,
specialty waters.

The following waters have their own angling permits, so 4502 Iijoki angling permit does not grant the right to fish in them:

Lake Livojärvi (permit area 2959)
The Livojoki River (permit area 2599)
The Irninjoki River (permit area 5578)
The Korvua-Näljänkäjoki Rivers (permit area 5574)
The middle course of the Iijoki River from Jurmu to Ervasti (permit area 5573)

Further information

Lake Kostonjärvi is regulated to meet the needs of hydropower production. The water level in the lake therefore varies according to the season, which is important to keep in mind when moving on the lake.