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
2571 Kesänkijärvi
Lake Kesänkijärvi is nestled in the heart of the magnificent Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park. The lake is easily accessible and suitable for example for family trips. You can park your car right next to the lake, and all services of Äkäslompolo village are nearby.
A separate angling permit is not required for Lake Kesänkijärvi from 15 May 2024. This means, you can fish in Lake Kesänkijärvi with general fishing rights.
Basic details of the area
- Municipality
- Kolari
- Region
- Lappi
- Fishing period
1 January – 31 December
- Permitted fishing methods
- Casting (fishing with spinning rod), fly fishing, hook and line fishing, ice fishing, trolling
- Hook and line fishing and ice fishing
- Permitted free of charge in still waters, prohibited in running waters
- Targeted catch
- Perch, rainbow trout, whitefish
- Fisheries management
- Natural fish stock (no stockings)
- Special features of the area
- You can fish in Lake Kesänkijärvi with general fishing rights
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
A separate angling permit is not required for Lake Kesänkijärvi from 15 May 2024. This means, you can fish in Lake Kesänkijärvi with general fishing rights even though The Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY) has issued the decision on restricting general fishing rights until the end of 2025.
You will 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. Hook and line fishing and ice fishing are fully prohibited in rapids and running sections of waters with migratory fish stocks. 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.
The use of an outboard motor for fishing is prohibited (including electric outboard motors).
Services in the area
Kesänkijärvi is located nearby Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park. For more information about services in the area, please see Luontoon.fi.
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!
Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park
You can find the trails, services, maps, current news, and other information about Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park on the Luontoon.fi website.
Angling permit
Price list
1 day
Adult -, Aged under 18 -
