Angling permit area

7594 Latokartanonkoski

The Latokartanonkoski angling permit area is located near the city of Salo, in Kiskonjoki River in Perniö. The permit area stretches out for over half kilometre in a historical, naturally beautiful and partly quite rugged scenery.

The Latokartanonkoski rapids are a rare site in Southern Finland, as fly fishing enthusiast venturing here can hope to catch anything from sea trout and salmon to whitefish.

Latokartanonkoski is a perfect place to combine culture and fishing: try your hand at fly fishing to catch sea trout and salmon and take in the local history along the adjacent nature trail!

You can check the real-time temperature of the water in Latokartanonkoski during the snow-free season in the SensorMonitor service (map.sensormonitor.fi).

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Basic details of the area

Municipality: Salo
Region: Varsinais-Suomi
Fishing period: 1 January–31 August and 1–31 December. Wading is prohibited between 1 December and 31 May.
Permitted fishing methods: Fly fishing
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: Prohibited in running waters
Angling permits for the area: 12 hours, 24 hours, 6 hours, reservation for the entire rapids, youth permit
Targeted catch: Pike-perch, sea salmon, trout, whitefish
Fisheries management: Fry stocking of natural fish stocks
Area characteristics: Fishing and culture destination, fly fishers favourite
Special features of the area: A rare fishing site in Southern Finland. Fishers can hope to catch a sea trout, salmon or whitefish.
Restrictions: Fishing is only permitted using traditional fly fishing tackle. Check the restrictions carefully in the permit terms.

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Keep in mind in this area

The number of anglers is restricted. No more than six persons may fish simultaneously in the Latokartanonkoski permit area. Please check in advance whether permits are available for the desired time period.

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 Latokartanonkoski angling permit area practically comprises of flowing water only.

Only fly fishing is allowed in the permit area.

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.

Fishing is prohibited in the side channels below the mill ruins.

Services in the area

There is a spacious parking area and a toilet next to the rapids. There is a great trail network near the rapids.

Further information

Fisheries management

The rapids have been restored in 2023 and 2024.

The number of natural fry in the river is annually followed by means of electrofishing.

There is a native trout population in Kiskonjoki River. With the aim of protecting the population, it is prohibited to catch trout in this area. The same restriction applies to salmon, which is found in Kiskonjoki River in fewer numbers. The water areas at Latokartanonkoski rapids are not stocked with brown trout, but trout planted elsewhere may occur in the area. The water areas of Kiskonjoki River have been occasionally stocked with salmon.

Discharge information

Current information on the water discharge levels in the Latokartanonkoski branch may be found in ymparisto.fi (in Finnish).

Impact of water temperature on fishing

You can monitor the real-time temperature of the water in Latokartanonkoski 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.