Angling permit area

2424 Lokka-Porttipahta, state-owned river waters

Metsähallitus' Lokka-Porttipahta angling permit for river waters entitles you to fish in state-owned waters in the streams flowing into the Lokka and Porttipahta reservoirs within the Lokka-Porttipahta fisheries region.

The area's rivers are often small in size and surrounded by peatlands. As fishing destinations, these waters offer peace and solitude, yet are usually accessible via forest roads.

Basic details of the area

Municipality: Sodankylä
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. Always check "Permits needed for fishing"., 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, perch, pike, trout, whitefish
Fisheries management: Fry stocking of natural fish stocks, natural fish stock (no stockings)
Area characteristics: Wilderness destination
Special features of the area: The latitude line 67°00’N passes through the permit area – fishers must take this into account.
Restrictions: Check the restrictions carefully in the permit terms.

Keep in mind in this area

The number of angling permits is limited. Please check the availability of permits beforehand.

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

The Lokka-Porttipahta angling permit does not grant the right to fish in: