23.10.2025
Entrepreneurs
Fishing
Hunting
Off-road traffic
Huts
We have updated the privacy statement
The privacy statement for the Eräluvat services was updated on 23 October 2025 regarding section Use and disclosure of personal data.
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9.9.2025
Fishing
Announcement: Permits for Commercial Fishing
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.
29.8.2025
Fishing
Stocking suspended at Mikkelin Valkea and Viannankoski
Update 24 Oct 2025: Stocking continues at both sites.
25.7.2025
Fishing
Restoration of Kellankoski and Kärnänkoski completed
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
Fishing
Fishing permit sales will also resume for Langinkoski in Kotka
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
Fishing
Waters are warming – Avoid fishing for salmonids
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.
28.4.2025
Fishing
Hunting
Off-road traffic
Huts
Exceptions to customer service hours in April-May
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.
8.4.2025
Fishing
Media release: People are paying more fisheries management fees in comparison to recent years
The last time Finns were as enthusiastic about fishing was 2020, when the coronavirus pandemic spoiled many other holiday plans.
9.12.2024
Fishing
Deficiencies in the translations of fishing destinations
Not all information on angling permit areas has yet been translated into English and Swedish on the renewed Eräluvat.fi service. For this reason, not all angling permits can yet be purchased as a self-service. However, the permits can be purchased through Eräluvat customer service.