Angling permit area

5525 Syväjärvi

Lake Syväjärvi is a clear-watered forest lake with two distinct sections that is located some 20 kilometres away from Kuhmo town centre. Both ends of the lake are deep and the shores are steep. The scenery is commanded by dry pine forests and the Syväjärvensärkkä sandbank rising on the north side of the lake. There is an easily traversed beach trail encircling the lake (approx. 6 km) with several campfire sites along the way.

Rainbow trout, which is planted into the lake catch-sized, offers thrilling angling experiences throughout the year. Syväjärvi is also an ideal fishing and hiking destination for families and groups.

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Basic details of the area

Municipality: Kuhmo
Region: Kainuu
Fishing period: 1 January–31 December.
Permitted fishing methods: Casting (fishing with spinning rod), fly fishing, hook and line fishing, ice fishing, trolling
Required permits and fees: Angling permit, fisheries management fee. Always check "Permits needed for fishing".
Hook and line fishing and ice fishing: Permitted with angling permit
Angling permits for the area: 24 hours, youth permit
Targeted catch: Grayling, perch, rainbow trout, whitefish
Fisheries management: Catch size fish stocking, fry stocking of natural fish stocks
Area characteristics: Suitable for families
Special features of the area: An ideal fishing and hiking destination for families and groups
Restrictions: Check the restrictions carefully in the permit terms.

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Permits needed for fishing

In this permit area, you will need an angling permit for all fishing – including hook and line fishing and ice fishing.

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. However, the fisheries management fee is not required if you are hook and line fishing or ice fishing with only one rod. If you are hook and line fishing or ice fishing with multiple rods, you are required to purchase an angling permit and pay the fisheries management fee.

Waters and area-specific restrictions in the permit area

Always make sure to check the location of the permit area. Please see either the map window or the PDF map on this page. Enlarge the map window to view the location of the permit area more clearly.

Services in the area

Matti Kyllönen rents boats. His telephone number is +358 (0)40 701 2144.

There are four rental cottages on the shores of Lake Syväjärvi, which are rented by Lomarengas (lomarengas.fi ).

An easy-access beach trail of approximately 6 km goes around the lake. The trail has several campfire sites, a lean-to shelter and a camping area. Caravan area is closed until further notice.

Tips

The best fishing spots are at the ends of the lake and near the strait in the middle.

Further information

Fisheries management

Catch-sized rainbow trout is planted into the lake from March to April and from May to September every 2–3 weeks. In addition, fry-sized whitefish is planted occasionally.