Angling permit area

7415 Gulf of Finland, state-owned waters

The Gulf of Finland angling permit entitles you to fish with a fly or lure in state-owned waters located at sea area between Hanko and Virolahti.

One permit allows the use of up to eight rods or lines at the same time.

Basic details of the area

Municipality: Espoo, Hamina, Hanko, Helsinki, Inkoo, Kirkkonummi, Kotka, Loviisa, Pyhtää, Raasepori, Salo, Virolahti
Region: Kymenlaakso, Uusimaa, Varsinais-Suomi
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. 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.

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 Gulf of Finland angling permit only grants fishing rights in waters managed by Metsähallitus, located in the sea area between Hanko and Virolahti.

The angling permit does not grant the right to fish in: