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
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).
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.
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.
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.
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!
Angling permit
Permits are sold for the period:7.1.–31.8.2026
Permit sales for the next season will start on 1.9.2026 09:00
Permits are sold for the period: 1.12.–31.12.2026
Price list
6 hours
Adult 20,00 €, Aged under 18 10,00 €
12 hours
Adult 25,00 €, Aged under 18 12,50 €
1 day
Adult 35,00 €, Aged under 18 17,50 €
