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.
Trap permit area
4011 Storskär, state-owned waters
The permit area is located in Maalahti municipality. The size of this permit area is 3,619 hectares.
Basic details of the area
- Municipality
- Maalahti
- Region
- Pohjanmaa
- Fishing period
1 January – 31 December.
Fishing is prohibited in Södra Viken 15 March – 15 July and in Storsanden and Skvättan 1 May – 31 August.
Check the permit terms for exceptions to the fishing period.
- Permitted traps
- Bait hook (10 pcs), bow, fyke net or fish trap (height up to 1.5 m), gig, harpoon, long line (up to 100 hooks), net (length up to 31 m), trap (3 pcs)
- Required permits and fees
- Fisheries management fee, trap permit
- Trap permits for the area
- Permit for the whole calendar year
- Targeted catch
- Cyprinids, herring, perch, pike, pike-perch, sea salmon, whitefish
- Restrictions
- This area is important nesting area for birds, so it is essential to keep this in mind when fishing. Keep to the marked trails and land only to the harbors during the nesting season 1 April – 31 July. Check the restrictions carefully in the permit terms and water area directory.
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
Trap fishing in this permit area always requires a trap permit. 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.
Waters and area-specific restrictions in the permit area
The trap permit for this area only entitles you to fish waters marked in the map window on this page / specified in the permit terms. Always check water area-specific trapping restrictions, protected areas and any other instructions in the permit terms.
This area is important nesting area for birds, so it is essential to keep this in mind when fishing. Keep to the marked trails and land only to the harbors during the nesting season 1 April – 31 July.
Check Luontoon.fi service for access restrictions, camping, making fires and other rules in the area.
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.
Contact details
Senior Specialist, Fisheries
Veijo Honkanen
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!
Trap permit 2026, net (height max 3 m) and other traps
Permits are sold for the period:1.1.–31.12.2026
Price list
Season
Permit user 12,00 €
Trap permit 2026, net (height over 3 m) and other traps
Permits are sold for the period:1.1.–31.12.2026
Price list
Season
Permit user 18,00 €
Trap permit 2026, fish trap (3 traps)
Permits are sold for the period:1.1.–31.12.2026
Price list
Season
Permit user 8,00 €
