Trap permit area

6073 Pihlajavesi, state-owned waters

The permit covers a total of 2,300 hectares of state-owned water areas in Lake Pihlajavesi, for example in Paatisenselkä, Kaukianvesi and Kankaistenselkä area.

A large percentage of the trap permit area falls within the Saimaa ringed seal conservation area.

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Basic details of the area

Municipality: Savonlinna
Region: Etelä-Savo
Fishing period: 1 January – 31 December
Permitted traps: Bow, gig, harpoon, 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, landlocked salmon, perch, pike, pike-perch, trout, vendace, whitefish
Special features of the area: A large percentage of the trap permit area falls within the Saimaa ringed seal conservation area, where certain types of fishing gear are prohibited.
Restrictions: Many types of fishing gear are prohibited. Check the restrictions carefully in the permit terms.

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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.

Trap restrictions to protect Saimaa ringed seal

A large percentage of the trap permit area falls within the Saimaa ringed seal conservation area, where certain types of fishing gear are prohibited. Check the restrictions carefully in the permit terms.