4027 Oulujärvi, state-owned waters

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 and excursion harbours around Lake Oulujärvi. There are also several campfire sites and lean-to shelters in the islands of Lake Oulujärvi.

More information about the area and hiking services are available at Luontoon.fi.

Accommodation can be found from Kajaani, Paltamo, Vaala and also the Manamansalo Island.

Information about tourism services can be found on the following pages:

• Visitkajaani.fi

Further information

Lake Oulujärvi is regulated to meet the needs of hydropower production. The water level in the lake therefore varies according to the season, which is important to keep in mind when moving on the lake.

Fisheries management

The power company stocks whitefish, trout, and pike-perch to compensate for the disadvantages caused by the regulation of the watercourse.