9.9.2025
Metsähallitus announces the application period for commercial fishing permits in the Northern Lapland region for the years 2026–2028 and in other parts of Finland for the years 2026–2030. Permits should primarily be applied for electronically via the Eräluvat.fi service between September 15 and October 10, 2025, 4:15 PM.
5.9.2025
Please note that Metsähallitus huts are remote and modest destinations, and their interiors may contain voles and their droppings.
29.8.2025
Due to supply issues, rainbow trout cannot currently be delivered to Mikkelin Valkea and Viannankoski. Stocking continues as normal at other sites.
25.7.2025
The rapids Kellankoski and Kärnänkoski, part of the Kolima–Keitele rapids route in Viitasaari, have been successfully restored during August. The permit sales interruptions caused by the restoration work are now over.
21.7.2025
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.
16.7.2025
The cool summer has turned into a heatwave, and water temperatures are rising rapidly. Warm waters are stressful for salmonids, and they may not recover after being released. Metsähallitus therefore recommends avoiding fishing for salmonids and instead targeting species that tolerate heat better.
2.7.2025
Finland has secured substantial EU LIFE funding to support the conservation and population management of the Finnish wild forest reindeer, a native subspecies of the circumpolarly distributed reindeer.
28.4.2025
The Eräluvat customer service will be exceptionally open until 4 PM on April 30th. In May, the customer service will be closed on the 15th and 16th.
25.4.2025
Bookings of rental and shared rental huts, as well as other sites available for booking for 2026, will open on Monday May 5th 2025 at 9:00am on Eraluvat.fi.
