Inari wilderness 1564

Permit terms for the area

Fishing period: Calendar year. The river and stream waters are protected between 1 September and 30 November, so fishing is prohibited during that time.

When do you need a permit

The need for an angling permit depends on the type of waters and the number of rods and lures being used.

An Inari Wilderness angling permit 1564 is needed when you fish

• with more than one rod
• in running waters
• in special still waters where general fishing rights do not apply.

This means that fishing with a lure is permitted in running waters when you purchase an angling permit: simply paying the fisheries management fee does not grant the right to fish with a lure. However, hook and line fishing and ice fishing are prohibited in running waters regardless of whether the person has an angling permit or not.

Fishing with a lure is also permitted in special waters when you purchase an angling permit: simply paying the fisheries management fee does not grant the right to fish with a lure. Angling and ice fishing are permitted in special waters when you purchase an angling permit. Special waters are marked on the PDF map for the angling permit area and as a restricted area in the map window on this page and in the Excursionmap.fi service.

General fishing rights apply in other still waters included in the permit area: you do not need to purchase an angling permit or pay the fisheries management fee for hook and line fishing or ice fishing. Lure fishing with one (1) rod is also permitted in these still water areas for persons who have paid the fisheries management fee or who are under the age of 18 or over 65.

Water areas not included in the angling permit

The following waters located in Inari have their own angling permits, so the Inari Wilderness angling permit 1564 does not grant the right to fish in them:

• The waters of Lemmenjoki National Park (permit area 1562)
• Sotajoki, Tolosjoki and Repojoki rivers (permit area 1567)
• Luttojoki and Suomujoki rivers (permit area 1568)
• Näätämöjoki river (permit area 1565)
• Juutuanjoki river (permit area 1578)
• The waters of Inari Hiking Area (permit area 1579)
• Inarijärvi Lake (permit area 1580)
• Kielajoki and Kaamasjoki rivers (permit area 1583).

Regional restrictions

Fishing in Lake Opukasjärvi is prohibited nearer than 200 metres from any river mouth.

Fishing gear and bait

A maximum of eight (8) rods may be used when trolling.

The use of bait fish for hook and line fishing, ice fishing and lure fishing is absolutely prohibited in Northern Lapland, which includes the Inari Wilderness angling permit area. This was mandated in decree 1376/2004 issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.

Disinfection of fishing gear

All fishing gear brought in from outside Inari must be completely dry upon arrival or they must be disinfected at a disinfection station before you start fishing.

If the same fishing gear is used to fish in waters that run into the Arctic Ocean, all of the fishing gear must be disinfected to prevent the spread of the Gyrodactylys salaris parasite.

You can disinfect your fishing gear at the Inari fish harbour and at many tourism companies along Tenojoki River.

Catch quotas

The maximum number of fish that an angler may catch is indicated in the table below:

Species	MAXIMUM CATCH DURING A 24-HOUR PERIOD
Trout	1 fish
Grayling	3 fish
Char	3 fish

There is no fishing quota limit for other fish species in this permit area.

Catch sizes and protection periods

The following catch sizes and protection periods for fish species are in effect for this permit area:

species	Catch size	Protection period
Trout	At least 50 cm	In rivers and streams 1.9.–30.11. (All fishing in river and stream waters is prohibited 1.9.–30.11.)
Grayling	At least 30 cm	Grayling do not have a protection period in this permit area, but all fishing in river and stream waters is prohibited 1.9.–30.11.
Char	No catch size	15.9.–30.11.

Anglers must observe the catch sizes and protection periods specified in the Fishing Decree for other fish species.

Water temperature has a significant impact on the survival of salmonids after they are released. When water temperatures approach +20 °C, you should use judgement before you decide to fish for salmonids. In waters warmer than this, fishing for salmonids should be avoided. In such situations, it is advisable to focus on species that are more resistant to heat, such as zander, pike and perch. See guidelines for responsible fishing.