Angling permit area

7561 Karvionkoski

The Karvionkoski Rapids, roaring between the large route waters of Lake Suvasvesi and Lake Kermajärvi, is located along the road from Varkaus to Joensuu. Karvionkoski is 50 km away from Varkaus and 70 km away from Joensuu. You can reach the area by boat via the water routes, as well.

Most of the permit area consists of evenly flowing waters, but one can also experience the thrill of white waters by the channel of Karvio. Near Karvionkoski are also the Valamo and Lintula monasteries, where anglers interested in culture can hike along the marked Monastery Trail (Luostaripolku).

The fish stocks at Karvionkoski are based on both fry stockings and natural reproduction. At Karvionkoski, a lucky angler has the chance to catch a brown trout. Above and below the rapids, in the boat fishing area, one can catch a pike-perch, pike or perch.

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

Map files and brochures

Basic details of the area

Municipality: Heinävesi
Region: Pohjois-Karjala
Fishing period: 1 January–31 August and 1–31 December. Wading is prohibited between 1 December and 31 May.
Permitted fishing methods: Casting (fishing with spinning rod), fly 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: Prohibited in running waters
Angling permits for the area: 12 hours, 24 hours, 6 hours, reservation for the entire rapids, youth permit
Targeted catch: Landlocked salmon, pike-perch, 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 good fly fishing destination with the opportunity for a combined fishing and cultural excursion.
Restrictions: 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 Karvionkoski permit area. Please check in advance whether permits are available for the desired time period.

Permits needed for fishing

The need for an angling permit depends on the type of waterbody and how many rods and lures you will use.

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. You will also require an angling permit when fishing with multiple rods or lures.

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. 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 Karvionkoski 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.

Services in the area

There is a campfire site and a boat launch ramp nearby. There is also a camping area, holiday resort, service station and general store in the area.

Further information

Fisheries management

Brown trout fry are stocked in Karvionkoski. All stocked trout older than one year have had their adipose fins cut.

Gravel spawning pits have been built at the top of the rapids in the spring of 2016.

Discharge information

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

Impact of water temperature on fishing

You can find out the real-time temperature of the water in Karvionkoski 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 licence sales as temperatures rise.