Kaamasjoki 1524
Permit area 1524 Kaamasjoki will partially replace the former angling permit area 1583 Kaamasjoki and Kielajoki. The second replacement angling permit area is 1523 Kielajoki.
The angling permit area Kaamasjoki is situated in Inari. The permit area starts at the confluence of the Kaamasjoki and Kielajoki Rivers and ends a little before the center of Kaamanen village.
The fish in the Kaamasjoki River is dependent on natural production, as no fish are planted in the river area. The trout rise from Lake Mutusjärvi to the spawning grounds of the Kaamasjoki and Kielajoki Rivers.
Permits for 2024 become available on 9 April 2024 at 9 a.m.
Purchasing a permit
Purchasing Information
If you are ordering a permit for more than one person by phone, make sure that you have the addresses and birth dates of all the persons at hand when you make the call. This ensures that the purchase transaction will not be interrupted.
NUMBER OF PERMITS
The number of angling permits in the Kaamasjoki permit area is limited. Please check the availability of permits prior to your trip.
A total of 1000 fishing days are available for sale in this angling permit area. The following table shows the number of permits on sale for the permit area by period:
| PERIOD | NUMBER OF PERMITS |
|---|---|
| 1.6.–30.6. | 290 fishing days. There is no daily quota. |
| 1.7.–28.7. | 420 fishing days. A maximum of 15 persons can purchase an angling permit for the same day. |
| 29.7.–31.8. | 290 fishing days. There is no daily quota. |
PERMIT PRICE AND VALIDITY
The angling permit for Kaamasjoki costs 20 euros per 24 hours.
Validity begins always at 6:00 PM.
Persons under 18 years of age can buy the angling permit at half price.
Persons under 15 years of age may fish under the angling permit and within the fishing quota of an adult belonging to the same party, without needing to purchase an angling permit of their own.
- Buy licence from web store
- Catch reports
-
Service number 020 69 2424 (Mon–Fri 9 AM–3 PM)
Licence sellers
Where to purchase A permit
You can pay licences using the most common payment methods in the online store (verkkokauppa.eraluvat.fi).
Metsähallitus' fishing permits may also be purchased by phone. The service is open on
weekdays from 9 AM to 3 PM.
Inari: Northern Lapland Nature Centre Siida (nationalparks.fi)
Ivalo: Ivalo Customer Service (nationalparks.fi)
Kiellajoki: Giellajohka Ltd
Permit terms
Permit terms for the area
1.6.–31.8.Water areas that are included in this angling permit and regional restrictions
The permit area ends where the Kielajoki River joins the Kaamasjoki River. The upper parts of the Kaamasjoki River belong to permit area 1501 Muotkatunturi-Kaldoaivi and Kielajoki is a separate permit area, 1523 Kielajoki.
The permit area also contains some private water areas. The Kaamasjoki angling permit does not allow fishing in these water areas. Anglers must check the borders of the permit area on the permit area map.
Fishing gear, bait and waste
Lures and flies are permitted.
In the municipalities of Upper Lapland (incl. the Kaamasjoki angling permit area) it is prohibited to use bait fish when hook and line fishing, ice fishing or lure fishing. This is to prevent the spread of the Gyrodactylys salaris parasite. To prevent the spread of other parasites, it is recommended to bury the waste after gutting the fish you have caught.
In order to prevent the spread of the Gyrodactylus salaris parasite and Canadian waterweed (Elodea canadensis), fishing gear brought from outside to the Kaamasjoki angling permit area must be completely dry. It is also recommended to disinfect fishing gear at disinfection points before starting fishing. Fishing gear can be disinfected
- at the SEO service station in Ivalo and
- at Inari fish harbour in Inari.
These actions to stop the Gyrodactylys salaris parasite are based on the decree by the Finnish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. More information about the Gyrodactylys salaris parasite and how to prevent spreading it: Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment in Lapland, Finnish Food Authority (ruokavirasto.fi) and Nationalparks.fi.
Catch quotas
The maximum number of fish that an angler may catch is indicated in the table below:
| FISH SPECIES | MAXIMUM CATCH DURING 24 HOURS |
|---|---|
| Trout | 1 fish |
| Grayling or whitefish | 3 fish |
There is no fishing quota limit for other fish species.
Catch sizes and protection periods
The following catch sizes and protection periods for fish species are in effect for this permit area:
| FISH SPECIES | CATCH SIZE | PROTECTION PERIOD |
|---|---|---|
| Trout | At least 50 cm | 1.9.–30.11.* |
| Grayling | At least 30 cm | No protection period in this permit area |
*During the protection period of trout, all fishing in the permit area is prohibited.
Fishers must observe the catch sizes and protection periods mandated 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.
Further information
There are a lot of private land areas along Tuurukoski in the Kaamasjoki River. It is not allowed to pass through these areas or park at the intersections leading to them. When fishing, please respect the privacy of these properties.
FURTHER INFORMATION
More information about fishing in the area is available in the following Metsähallitus service points:
- Ivalo Customer Service (nationalparks.fi) in Ivalo. Their telephone number is +358 206 39 7701.
- Northern Lapland Nature Centre Siida (nationalparks.fi) in Inari. Their telephone number is +358 206 39 7740.
You can search for hiking destinations and services in this area at Nationalparks.fi.