1500 Resident's angling permit for rivers, Inari

The municipal river permit can be purchased from Metsähallitus' customer service. See the contact information below.

Familiarize yourself with the fishing regulations of the fisheries area

You can find the fishing regulations for the Inari fisheries area on the Inari fisheries area’s website (inarinkalatalousalue.fi) (in Finnish).

Permits needed for fishing

The need for a resident’s angling permit for rivers depends on the type of waterbody and how many rods and lures you will use.

In this permit area, you will need a resident’s angling permit for rivers when lure fishing in sections with rapids and running water. 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.

If you are lure fishing with only one rod and lure in still waters, such as river pools, payment of the fisheries management fee is sufficient. You will also require a resident’s angling permit for rivers when fishing with multiple rods or lures.

Hook and line fishing and ice fishing are fully prohibited in running and rapids sections of waters with migratory fish stocks (i.e. also this permit area). In still waters, hook and line fishing and ice fishing are permitted free of charge with one rod. If you are hook and line fishing or ice fishing with more than one rod, you are required to purchase a resident’s angling permit for rivers and pay the fisheries management fee.

In addition to this permit, municipality residents do not need to obtain other angling permits for river areas in their home municipality.

Waters and area-specific restrictions in the permit area

The Inari resident’s angling permit for rivers are issued for rod fishing in salmon and trout migration areas located in state-owned waters within the municipality of Inari. Check the borders of the permit area on the area map (Map flies and brochures).

• Fishing in waters where fishing is not restricted by the Fishing Area (inarinkalatalousalue.fi, in Finnish) or other legislation is permitted during the meltwater period, with the exception of salmon and trout, which are protected between 1 September and 30 November.

• Salmon might be protected in the Näätämöjoki river in 2025. This will be confirmed later.

• Fishing with a scoop net is allowed from 1 October to 30 November.

The following restriction and protection decisions must be observed when fishing:

• Inari fisheries area's fishing regulations (inarinkalatalousalue.fi) (in Finnish)

Water areas that are not included in this angling permit

• The permit does not entitle the holder to fish in privately-owned waters. 

• The permit does not entitle to fish in the Inari and Kietsimäki Rivers.

• The permit does not entitle the holder to fish with traps.

Further information

Impact of water temperature on fishing

Water temperature has a significant impact on the survival of salmonids after they are released. When water temperatures approach +20 °C, you should use judgement before you decide to fish for salmonids. In waters warmer than this, fishing for salmonids should be avoided. In such situations, it is advisable to focus on species that are more resistant to heat, such as zander, pike and perch. See guidelines for responsible fishing.