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
2503 Niesijoki and Hirvasjoki
The angling permit area of rivers Niesijoki and Hirvasjoki is located within the Meltausjoki River tributary system. Stream restoration work was carried out in the area in 2024 and 2025. The rivers within the permit area mainly flow through wilderness-like surroundings. When moving along the rivers, visitors must take into consideration the cottages located in the area and their yards to respect the privacy of residents.
Basic details of the area
- Municipality
- 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
- Required permits and fees
- Angling permit, fisheries management fee. 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
- Grayling, perch, pike
- Fisheries management
- Fry stocking of natural fish stocks
- Area characteristics
- Fly fishers favourite, wilderness destination
- Special features of the area
- A wilderness-like destination for those who enjoy fishing in small streams.
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.
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.
Please note that the Niesijoki and Hirvasjoki angling permit area practically comprises of flowing water only.
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.
Please note that the Niesijoki and Hirvasjoki permit area includes only the waters in both rivers that are managed by Metsähallitus.
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
Markku Vierelä
Game and Fisheries Warden
Vesa Ihalempiä
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!
Angling permit, season 2026
Permits are sold for the period:1.1.–31.12.2026
Price list
Season
Adult 30,00 €, Aged under 18 15,00 €
Angling permit
Permits are sold for the period:1.1.–31.12.2026
Price list
1 day
Adult 6,00 €, Aged under 18 3,00 €
1 week
Adult 15,00 €, Aged under 18 7,50 €
