29.8.2025
Fishing
Stocking suspended at Mikkelin Valkea and Viannankoski
Update 24 Oct 2025: Stocking continues at both sites.
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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.
2.7.2025
Media release: Significant EU funding for the conservation of wild forest reindeer in Finland
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.
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.