Trap permit area

2008 Simojoki and Kuivaniemi, state-owned waters

The trap permit area includes state-owned water areas within the Simojoki and Kuivaniemi fisheries region. The most well-known is Lake Simojärvi, located in the municipality of Ranua. The Simojoki River is not included in the trap permit area.

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Basic details of the area

Municipality: Ranua, Simo, Tervola
Region: Lappi
Fishing period: 1 January–31 December
Permitted traps: Bait hook (10 pcs), bow, fyke net or fish trap (height up to 1.5 m), gig, harpoon, long line (up to 100 hooks), 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: Burbot, cyprinids, perch, pike, pike-perch, trout, vendace, whitefish
Restrictions: Only trap fishing and baited hook fishing through the ice is allowed on the Simojoki River. Check the restrictions carefully in the permit terms and water area directory.

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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 specified in the water area directory and marked in the map window on this page. Always check water area-specific trapping restrictions, protected areas and any other instructions in the water area directory/PDF-map. You can find the water area directory/PDF-map under Map files and brochures.

Services in the area

There are several boat ramps at Lake Simojärvi. In addition, the area has hiking structures such as shelters, fireplaces, and toilets. For more information about hiking structures and services in the area, please see Luontoon.fi.

Check Luontoon.fi service for access restrictions, camping, making fires and other rules in the area.