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
2535 Kapsajoki
After being used for log driving, the rugged Kapsajoki River was restored in 1994. This permit includes the rights to fish in the river's state-owned waters north of the Köngäs-Pokka Road. The length of the permit area is approximately 30 km. A great casting and fly fishing destination.
The hiking services at Kapsajoki River include Pyhävasa wilderness hut located in the northern section of the permit area.
Basic details of the area
- Municipality
- Kittilä
- 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. 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, pike, trout, whitefish
- Fisheries management
- Natural fish stock (no stockings)
- Area characteristics
- Fly fishers favourite, wilderness destination
- Special features of the area
- The hiking services at Kapsajoki River include Pyhävasa wilderness hut located in the northern section of the permit area.
- 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.
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. Please see either the map window or the PDF map on this page. Enlarge the map window to view the location of the permit area more clearly.
Services in the area
Information about services in the area, please see Luontoon.fi.
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.
Yllästunturi Visitor Centre Kellokas
Tunturintie 54
95970 Äkäslompolo (Kolari)
Check additional information and opening hours (luontoon.fi).Contact details
Senior Specialist, Fisheries
Markku Vierelä
Game and Fisheries Warden
Mika Seurujärvi
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!
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Price list
1 day
Adult 15,00 €, Aged under 18 7,50 €
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Price list
Season
Adult 70,00 €, Aged under 18 35,00 €
Angling permit, season 2026
Permits are sold for the period:1.1.–31.12.2026
Price list
Season
Adult 70,00 €, Aged under 18 35,00 €
