Trap permit area

4013 Livojärvi

Lake Livojärvi is a very clear-watered vendace lake, with a bottom and shores that are mostly sandy. Both commercial and recreational net and lure fishing are practiced on the lake, and it is well-suited for trolling. The boat launch site is located at Säikänsalmi. The lake has plenty of vendace and trout, as well as whitefish and perch.

Map files and brochures

Basic details of the area

Municipality: Posio
Region: Lappi
Fishing period: 1 January – 31 December
Permitted traps: Bait hook (10 pcs), bow, fyke net or fish trap (height up to 1.5 m), gig, harpoon, 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: Perch, pike, trout, vendace, whitefish
Restrictions: Fishing with long line and nets that have a mesh size of 31-69 mm is prohibited. Fishing is prohibited in Suottasalmi and between the Livojoki angling permit area and Tervaniemi. Check the restrictions carefully in the permit terms and water area directory.

What's new

A few young pine trees grow on the sandy beach. Further along the beach, an orange tent is set up. The sky is cloudy.

A long sandy beach with grass growing on it. The sky is cloudy and the surface of the lake ripples in the wind.

A pine forest with a lake further back on the left. Two people are standing on the shore of the lake, looking out over the water.

A dead tree lies in the shallow water. The sky is dark and cloudy.

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 specified in the water area directory and marked in the map window on this page. Always check water area-specific trapping restrictions, protected areas and any other instructions in the water area directory/PDF-map. You can find the water area directory/PDF-map under Map files and brochures.