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
4020 Koillismaa, state-owned waters
The Koillismaa trap permit area covers the state-owned water areas listed in the water area directory within the Koillismaas fisheries region. The permit area includes approximately 4,200 hectares of water bodies.
Basic details of the area
- Municipality
- Kuusamo, Posio, Salla, Taivalkoski
- Region
- Lappi, Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
- 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, 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
- Burbot, cyprinids, perch, pike, trout, vendace, whitefish
- Restrictions
- 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 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.
Services in the area
There are boat ramps in Mourusalmi, Himmerki and Akanlahti. There are also hiking services, such as the Karhusaari and Iso Näätälampi open wilderness huts, and Saarijärvi campfire site, in this permit area.
More information about the area and hiking services are available at Luontoon.fi.
Further information
Fisheries management
Waters in this trap permit area are stocked with one-summer old whitefish fry. Lake Suolijärvi is stocked with trout fry.
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
Eero Hartikainen
Game and Fisheries Warden
Jani Suua
Game and Fisheries Warden
Heikki Säkkinen
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 €
