11.5.2026
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.
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.
1 January –31 December
11.5.2026
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.
2.1.2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
Information about services in the area, please see Luontoon.fi
Permits are sold for the period:1.1.–31.12.2026
Permits are sold for the period:1.1.–31.12.2026