Angling permit area

7591 Konnuskoski

The versatile Konnuskoski Rapids roar in Leppävirta between the lakes Konnusvesi and Unnukka, steeped in the cultural landscape of Northern Savo. Along the southern shore of the rapids runs the Konnus channel, which provides a way from Lake Saimaa to Lake Kallavesi, meaning that Konnuskoski can be reached by boat even from much further away. The Konnustupa restaurant serves patrons in the summer and offers good food and drinks as well as events and theatre on the weekends.

The Konnuskoski area contains three different rapids as well as calmer sections that form an interesting and diverse rod fishing destination. Pirttikoski and the upper part of Emäkoski are ideal for fly fishing while Koivukoski is great for casting. The flowing section below the rapids is a popular destination for motorless trolling.

The fish stocks at Konnuskoski are based on both fry stockings and natural reproduction and the most sought after fish at the rapids are trout and pike-perch. However, your lure might also find its way into the jaws of a grayling, pike or perch.

Migratory fish habitats were restored at Pirttikoski in 2018 by making gravel spawning beds and fry production areas.

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

Map files and brochures

Basic details of the area

Municipality: Leppävirta
Region: Pohjois-Savo
Fishing period: 1 January–31 August and 1–31 December.
Permitted fishing methods: Casting (fishing with spinning rod), fly fishing, trolling
Required permits and fees: Angling permit, fisheries management fee. 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, 7 days, seasonal permit, youth permit
Targeted catch: Pike, pike-perch, trout
Fisheries management: Fry stocking of natural fish stocks
Area characteristics: Fly fishers favourite, suitable for trolling
Special features of the area: Area contains three diverse rapid sections. One is ideal for fly fishing, another for casting and the third for motorless trolling.
Restrictions: Check the restrictions carefully in the permit terms.

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Permits needed for fishing

In this permit area, you will need an angling permit for all types of fishing. 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.

Hook and line fishing and ice fishing are fully prohibited in rapids and running sections of waters with migratory fish stocks (i.e. also this permit area). In still waters, such as river pools, hook and line fishing and ice fishing are permitted with one rod with an angling permit. 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 Konnuskoski 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.

Wading is forbidden in Pirttikoski and the submerged dam of Emäkoski between 1 September–31 May. Trout has been found to reproduce naturally in Konnuskoski and this wading ban is in place to ensure the survival of roe and fry.

Services in the area

There is a lean-to shelter, campfire site and boat launch ramp in the area. The Konnustupa summer restaurant also offers its services nearby.

Further information

Fisheries management

Waters in Konnuskoski are stocked with brown trout fry. All stocked trout have had their adipose fins cut off.

A submerged dam has been built in Emäkoski and spawning areas has been built in Pirttikoski in the autumn of 2018.

Discharge information

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

Impact of water temperature on fishing

You can monitor the real-time water temperatures in Konnuskoski 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 permit sales as temperatures rise.