Angling permit area

2587 Simojärvi

Lake Simojärvi is a wilderness destination that offers diverse fishing opportunities and the joint permit covers nearly the entire lake. Lake Simojärvi has become a popular trolling destination. This is also an ideal destination for the whole family, as the area has plenty of rental cabins, lean-to shelters and several boat-launching ramps.

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Basic details of the area

Municipality: Ranua
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
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
Angling permits for the area: 24 hours, 7 days, seasonal permit, youth permit
Targeted catch: Burbot, perch, pike, pike-perch, trout, vendace, whitefish
Fisheries management: Fry stocking of natural fish stocks
Area characteristics: Suitable for families, suitable for trolling
Special features of the area: A popular trolling destination with some excursion services such as lean-to shelters and rental cabins
Restrictions: Check the restrictions carefully in the permit terms.

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Permits needed for fishing

The need for an angling permit depends on how many rods and lures you will use.

In this permit area, you will need an angling permit when fishing with multiple rods or lures. 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, payment of the fisheries management fee is sufficient.

Hook and line fishing and ice fishing are permitted free of charge with one rod. If you are hook and line fishing or ice fishing with more than one rod, you are required to purchase an angling permit and pay the fisheries management fee.

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

There is an open hut on Kenttäsaari. There are also lean-to shelters located elsewhere in Simojärvi area. Boat launch ramps are located in Simontaipale and Pohjaslahti.

For more information about services in the area, please see Luontoon.fi.