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.
Angling permit area
5576 Kostonjoki
The Kostonjoki rod fishing area is a joint permit area established by Metsähallitus and four local joint owners’ associations in Taivalkoski. The permit area extends along the Kostonjoki River from Ulmaja Rapids to the River Ii, along the Korpuanjoki River from Lake Kalliojärvi to the Kostonjoki River, and along the Kutinjoki River from Ylimmäinen Pitkäkoski Rapids to the Kostonjoki River. The total length of the area is 35 kilometres. Lake Koitijärvi is not included in the permit area.
A special feature of the permit area is the opportunity for the so‑called "hankikorri (Taeniopteryx nebulosa) fishing” of trout in April between Tyttöinsuvanto and Kaupinkoski.
You can check the real-time temperature of the water in the Kostonjoki River during the snow-free season in the SensorMonitor service (map.sensormonitor.fi).
From the beginning of 2026, trout with adipose fin and salmon are protected in the permit area. Check the PDF map.
Basic details of the area
- Municipality
- Taivalkoski
- Region
- Pohjois-Pohjanmaa
- Fishing period
Between Tyttöinsuvanto and Kaupinkoski: 1 April–30 April and 1 June–31 October. In the rest of the permit area: 1 June–31 October.
- Permitted fishing methods
- Casting (fishing with spinning rod), fly fishing
- Required permits and fees
- Angling permit, fisheries management fee. Always check "Permits needed for fishing".
- Hook and line fishing and ice fishing
- Prohibited in running waters
- Angling permits for the area
- 24 hours, 7 days, seasonal permit
- Targeted catch
- Grayling, trout
- Fisheries management
- Fry stocking of natural fish stocks
- Area characteristics
- Fly fishers favourite
- Special features of the area
- Possibility to fly-fish for trout already in April in parts of the permit area.
- Restrictions
- In April, only traditional fly‑fishing gear and barbless hooks are allowed. From the beginning of 2026, trout with adipose fin and salmon are protected in the permit area. Check the PDF map. Check the restrictions carefully in the permit terms.
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.
Keep in mind in this area
From the beginning of 2026, trout with adipose fin and salmon are protected in the permit area. Check the PDF map.
Permits needed for fishing
In this permit area, you will need an angling permit 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.
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.
Please note that the Kostonjoki angling permit area practically comprises of flowing water only.
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.
There are several fishing prohibition areas within the area. Check the restrictions carefully in the permit terms. The restrictions are also marked on the permit area map.
Further information
Fisheries management
The rapids within the permit area were restored between 2005 and 2008. Young trout and grayling are stocked into the area annually. The status of the fish stocks is monitored regularly through test fishing.
Impact of water temperature on fishing
You can monitor the real-time water temperatures in Kostonjoki during the snow-free season in the SensorMonitor service (map.sensormonitor.fi). Read the Guidelines for responsible fishing to know more about how you can take high temperatures into account when fishing. On this site you can also find information on possible suspensions of permit sales as temperatures rise.
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
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!
Angling permit
Permits are sold for the period:1.6.–31.10.2026
Price list
1 day
Adult 15,00 €, Aged under 18 7,50 €
1 week
Adult 30,00 €, Aged under 18 15,00 €
Angling permit, season 2026
Permits are sold for the period:1.4.–31.10.2026
Price list
Season
Adult 60,00 €, Aged under 18 30,00 €
