Angling permit area

2402 Ounasjoki, state-owned waters

The angling permit area includes state-owned waters located within the Ounasjoki fisheries region. This diverse permit area features large lakes suitable for trolling or boat fishing, as well as hundreds of kilometers of larger and smaller streams.

Basic details of the area

Municipality: Kittilä, Kolari, Rovaniemi
Region: Lappi
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, prohibited in running waters
Angling permits for the area: 24 hours, 7 days, seasonal permit, youth permit
Targeted catch: Cyprinids, grayling, perch, pike, trout, whitefish
Fisheries management: Fry stocking of natural fish stocks, natural fish stock (no stockings)
Area characteristics: Fly fishers favourite, suitable for families, suitable for trolling, wilderness destination
Special features of the area: The permit area includes numerous small and larger streams as well as several large lakes that provide excellent opportunities for diverse fishing. In the northern part of the area, there are many larger and smaller streams with mainly natural fish populations.
Restrictions: Check the restrictions carefully in the permit terms.

Keep in mind in this area

The position of latitude line 67°00’N must be checked by the fishers on the permit area map, as this affects catch dimensions and protection periods.

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

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.

Further information

Fisheries management

Fry of native species are stocked in the area as part of the stocking obligation for the Kemi-Ounasjoki watershed. The side waters in the area rely mainly on natural fish populations.