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.
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
- Inari, Kittilä, Savukoski, 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.
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 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:
private waters,
other Metsähallitus' angling destinations or
joint permit areas.
Please note that most of the Lokka-Porttipahta reservoirs are included in permit 2403 Lokka-Porttipahta, state-owned waters.
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.
Contact details
Senior Specialist, Fisheries
Jarmo Huhtamella
Game and Fisheries Warden
Heikki Säkkinen
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!
Frequently asked questions about fishing
For which waters does Metsähallitus sell fishing permits? How close to someone else's cottage shoreline can you fish? What is the value of endangered fish species? Check out the answers to the most common questions!
Check also these destinations
Angling permit, season 2026
Permits are sold for the period:1.1.–31.12.2026
Price list
Season
Adult 50,00 €, Aged under 18 25,00 €
Angling permit
Permits are sold for the period:1.1.–31.12.2026
Price list
1 day
Adult 15,00 €, Aged under 18 7,50 €
