Angling permit area

2561 Meltausjoki

The Meltausjoki River's joint permit area runs freely north of Rovaniemi, near the Arctic Circle. It is a great destination for even the most demanding fly fishers, let alone other lure anglers. This wild, free-flowing river is also a popular kayaking destination.

Map files and brochures

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
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, 7 days, seasonal permit, youth permit
Targeted catch: Grayling, perch, pike, trout, whitefish
Fisheries management: Natural fish stock (no stockings)
Area characteristics: Fly fishers favourite, 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 boundary of latitude line 67°00’N passes through Surosuvanto. The position of latitude line 67°00’N must be checked by the fishers on the permit area map, as this affects catch dimensions and protection periods.

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.

There is a private water area downstream of Unarinköngäs that is not included in the permit area.

In the vicinity of Unarinköngäs rental cabin one must avoid causing unnecessary harm or disturbance to the persons renting the cabin.