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
7591 Konnuskoski
The versatile Konnuskoski Rapids roar in Leppävirta between the lakes Konnusvesi and Unnukka, steeped in the cultural landscape of Northern Savo. Along the southern shore of the rapids runs the Konnus channel, which provides a way from Lake Saimaa to Lake Kallavesi, meaning that Konnuskoski can be reached by boat even from much further away. The Konnustupa restaurant serves patrons in the summer and offers good food and drinks as well as events and theatre on the weekends.
The Konnuskoski area contains three different rapids as well as calmer sections that form an interesting and diverse rod fishing destination. Pirttikoski and the upper part of Emäkoski are ideal for fly fishing while Koivukoski is great for casting. The flowing section below the rapids is a popular destination for motorless trolling.
The fish stocks at Konnuskoski are based on both fry stockings and natural reproduction and the most sought after fish at the rapids are trout and pike-perch. However, your lure might also find its way into the jaws of a grayling, pike or perch.
Migratory fish habitats were restored at Pirttikoski in 2018 by making gravel spawning beds and fry production areas.
You can check the real-time temperature of the water in Konnuskoski during the snow-free season in the SensorMonitor service (map.sensormonitor.fi).
Basic details of the area
- Municipality
- Leppävirta
- Region
- Pohjois-Savo
- Fishing period
1 January–31 August and 1–31 December.
- Permitted fishing methods
- Casting (fishing with spinning rod), fly fishing, trolling
- 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
- 12 hours, 24 hours, 6 hours, 7 days, seasonal permit, youth permit
- Targeted catch
- Pike, pike-perch, trout
- Fisheries management
- Fry stocking of natural fish stocks
- Area characteristics
- Fly fishers favourite, suitable for trolling
- Special features of the area
- Area contains three diverse rapid sections. One is ideal for fly fishing, another for casting and the third for motorless 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.
21.7.2025
Fishing
Fishing permit sales will also resume for Langinkoski in Kotka
On Tuesday, August 19, the final interruption caused by the summer heat ends, as permits for Langinkoski become available again. Only Kärnänkoski on the Kolima–Keitele route remains closed due to restoration work.
Permits needed for fishing
In this permit area, you will need an angling permit for all types of 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.
Hook and line fishing and ice fishing are fully prohibited in rapids and running sections of waters with migratory fish stocks (i.e. also this permit area). In still waters, such as river pools, hook and line fishing and ice fishing are permitted with one rod with an angling permit. If you are hook and line fishing or ice fishing with more than one rod, you are required to purchase an angling permit and pay the fisheries management fee.
Please note that the Konnuskoski 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.
Wading is forbidden in Pirttikoski and the submerged dam of Emäkoski between 1 September–31 May. Trout has been found to reproduce naturally in Konnuskoski and this wading ban is in place to ensure the survival of roe and fry.
Services in the area
There is a lean-to shelter, campfire site and boat launch ramp in the area. The Konnustupa summer restaurant also offers its services nearby.
Further information
Fisheries management
Waters in Konnuskoski are stocked with brown trout fry. All stocked trout have had their adipose fins cut off.
A submerged dam has been built in Emäkoski and spawning areas has been built in Pirttikoski in the autumn of 2018.
Discharge information
Current information on the water discharge levels in Konnuskoski may be found ymparisto.fi (in Finnish).
Impact of water temperature on fishing
You can monitor the real-time water temperatures in Konnuskoski 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
Teijo Hyytiäinen
Game and Fisheries Warden
Antti Niemi
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, season 2025
Price list
Season
Adult 200,00 €, Aged under 18 100,00 €
Angling permit, season 2026
Permits are sold for the period:1.1.–31.12.2026
Price list
Season
Adult 200,00 €, Aged under 18 100,00 €
Angling permit
Permits are sold for the period:1.1.–31.12.2026
Price list
6 hours
Adult 15,00 €, Aged under 18 7,50 €
12 hours
Adult 20,00 €, Aged under 18 10,00 €
1 day
Adult 30,00 €, Aged under 18 15,00 €
1 week
Adult 80,00 €, Aged under 18 40,00 €
