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
6411 Saaristomeri-Selkämeri, state-owned waters
The Saaristomeri-Selkämeri angling permit entitles you to fish with a fly or lure in state-owned waters located at sea area between Mustasaari and Kemiönsaari.
One permit allows the use of up to eight rods or lines at the same time.
Basic details of the area
- Municipality
- Kaarina, Kemiönsaari, Kustavi, Maalahti, Masku, Mustasaari, Mynämäki, Naantali, Parainen, Pori, Raasepori, Taivassalo, Uusikaupunki
- Region
- Pohjanmaa, Satakunta, Uusimaa, Varsinais-Suomi
- Fishing period
1 January–31 December
- Permitted fishing methods
- Casting (fishing with spinning rod), fly fishing, hook and line fishing, trolling
- Required permits and fees
- Angling permit, fisheries management fee. The need depends on the number of rods and lures or the water area. Always check "Permits needed for fishing".
- Hook and line fishing and ice fishing
- Permitted free of charge, permitted with angling permit
- Angling permits for the area
- 24 hours, 7 days, seasonal permit, youth permit
- Targeted catch
- Perch, pike, sea salmon, whitefish
- Fisheries management
- Natural fish stock (no stockings)
- Area characteristics
- Suitable for trolling
- Restrictions
- 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.
Permits needed for fishing
Waters and area-specific restrictions in the permit area
Always make sure to check the location of the permit area in the map window on this page. Enlarge the map window to view the location of the permit area more clearly.
The Saaristomeri-Selkämeri angling permit only grants fishing rights in waters managed by Metsähallitus, located in the sea area between Mustasaari and Kemiönsaari.
The angling permit does not grant the right to fish in:
private waters,
other Metsähallitus' angling destinations,
rental waters with full fishing rights,
specialty waters.
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
Veijo Honkanen
Game and Fisheries Warden
Tommi Suonpää
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!
Check also these destinations
Angling permit, season 2026
Permits are sold for the period:1.1.–31.12.2026
Price list
Season
Adult 50,00 €, Aged under 18 25,00 €
Angling permit
Permits are sold for the period:1.1.–31.12.2026
Price list
1 day
Adult 15,00 €, Aged under 18 7,50 €
1 week
Adult 30,00 €, Aged under 18 15,00 €
