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Old School Guesthouse
77€ / per night
Old School Guesthouse
Vanhan Koulun Majatalo / Old School Guesthouse – Cozy Comfort in the Heart of Koli Peninsula
For travelers seeking charm and convenience, Vanhan Koulun Majatalo provides the perfect base for exploring the famed landscapes of Koli National Park. Located on the mainland in the village of Koli, this warm and welcoming guesthouse was once a local schoolhouse—now lovingly converted into a homey retreat full of character.
With its intimate atmosphere and personalized service, Vanhan Koulun Majatalo caters to guests who appreciate a more grounded and community-focused experience. Each room is thoughtfully furnished, offering a blend of rustic aesthetics and essential comforts that make you feel right at home.
Guests can start their day with a hearty Finnish breakfast before heading out for their fishing trips, hikes through scenic trails, ski adventures in winter, or cultural excursions in the Koli region. After a day of exploration, return to the peaceful guesthouse for a relaxing evening in the shared lounge or garden.
Vanhan Koulun Majatalo is ideal for families, nature lovers, and those curious about Finnish village life. It's not just a place to stay—it's a place to connect, unwind, and discover the quieter joys of travel.
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Amenities & Facilities
- Family friendly
- Pet friendly
- Fridge
- Dishwasher
- Coffee Machine
- Oven
- Microwave
- TV
- WiFi
- Fire Pit
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- Bed linen 15€
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Fish Types in the Area
Pike
Perch
Zander / Pike-Perch
Lake Pielinen is the 4th largest lake in Finland. As is common in Finnish lakes, the lake's color is darker hue, due to the high proportion of bogs/swamps nearby. Deepest part of Lake Pielinen are around 30-35m.
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Old School Guesthouse
Vanhan Koulun Majatalo / Old School Guesthoues -- traditional guesthouse in mainland Koli.
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| Size | 12 m² |
| Rooms | 5 |
| Accommodation Details | |
| Guests (max.) | 2 |
| Beds | 2 |
| Bedrooms | 1 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Toilets | Inside |
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| Heating | |
| Self Check-in | |
| Sauna | |
| Details about the sauna | Wood-heated | Inside |
Fishing Permits & Restrictions
Information about fishing permits for route fishing in the region. Please verify that the linked site contains the most up-to-date information and actually covers the area where you want to fish.
6104-Pielian Karelia, state waters
The angling permit area includes state-owned water areas located in the Pielisen-Karjalan fisheries region, with a total size of approximately 10,100 hectares.
Responsible Authority: Metsähallitus, Wildlife Service Finland, southern area
Pricing
- Daily Price: 15€ / Day
- Weekly Price: 30€ / Week
- Seasonal Price: 50€ / Season
Adults
- Daily Price: 7.5€ / Day
- Weekly Price: 15€ / Week
- Seasonal Price: 25€ / Season
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Restrictions
- Lower East Upper East
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
- Emonpuro, Emonlammme rationing dam
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing may not be carried out in a canal leading to a power station or other installation, or within 100 metres below a dam built across a watercourse (KalL § 71, paragraph 2). - Halijärvi Myllypuro, Halinkoski mill dam
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing may not be carried out in a canal leading to a power station or other installation, or within 100 metres below a dam built across a watercourse (KalL § 71, paragraph 2). - Harkkojärvi, Hattujärvi, Iso Kivijärvi, Iso and Pieni Hangasjärvi, Iso-Kuora, Koitere, Mustalampi, Naarvanjärvi including Matkalammi and Siikalammi and Pitkäjärvi; minimum catch size for pike 40 cm
Exceptional catch size (1.1 - 31.12)
In the Koiteree fishing area, the regional minimum catch size for pike perch is 40 cm in the following water bodies: Harkkojärvi, Hattujärvi, Iso Kivijärvi, Iso and Pieni Hangasjärvi, Iso-Kuora, Koitere, Mustalampi, Naarvanjärvi including Matkalammit and Siikalammit and Pitkäjärvi. Decision of the ELY Centre POSELY/2026/2021, 6.9.2021. Further information: www.koitereenkalatalousalue.fi - River Herajoki; the whole river basin, rapids and watercourses
Rapids and currents for migratory fish (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights (Article 7 of the Fisheries Act; angling, spearfishing and lure fishing based on a management fee or age) prohibited throughout the entire riverbed. Determination of rapids and stream areas in accordance with Article 64 of the Fisheries Act (379/2015); POSELY Decision 1300/5715-2016 (12 June 2017). - Höytiäinen; catch quota for grayling (2 per angler per day)
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
A maximum of two (2) grayling per angler per day may be taken on the Humphead. The limit on catching grayling applies to all types and methods of fishing, to fishing with the permission of the owner of the water area or the fishing district, and also to fishing under public fishing rights. Decision of the ELY Centre: POSELY/1227/2022, 24.5.2022. Further information: hoytiainen.fi - Humpback whales; no fishing line and no grayling board allowed
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
On Höytiäij, fishing for coho and grayling is prohibited all year round. ELY Centre Decision POSELY/3153/2022, 7.12.2022. More information: hoytiainen.fi - Humphead sea bream; catch quota for fat-finned trout in the open fishery (1 fish/operator/day)
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
For recreational fishing, including bait fishing and trolling, a maximum of one (1) fat-finned (rel) trout per angler per day is allowed in the main Höytiäinen basin. This restriction applies to all free fishing, i.e. fishing under a general fishing right based on age or a management fee in accordance with Article 7 of the Fisheries Act, and fishing with the permission of the owner of the water area or the fishing district. Decision of the ELY Centre: POSELY/3153/2022, 7.12.2022. Further information: hoytiainen.fi - Höytiäinen; several restrictions on gillnetting
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
When fishing under ice on floating rockfish, the minimum permitted knot spacing is 55 mm. During the open season, in waters of ten (10) metres and over, the minimum permitted knot spacing of the net shall be 55 mm. The minimum permitted knot size for sparse nets used in the high and intermediate water fisheries shall be 80 mm. These restrictions do not apply to gillnets. Decision POSELY/3153/2022 of the ELY Centre, 7.12.2022. Further information: hoytiainen.fi - Höytiäinen; limitation on the number of free swims per boat
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing on the floating lake is permitted with a maximum of ten (10) rods and lures per boat at any one time. This restriction applies to fishing under a general fishing right based on age or a fishing management fee in accordance with Article 7 of the Fisheries Act and fishing with the permission of the owner of the water area or the fishing district. In practice, this means that where several people are on the same boat, some of whom are fishing under a licence from the owner of the water area/fishery management area and others under a general fishing right, the number of rods and fins used simultaneously by a group of boats is limited to a maximum of ten in any case. Decisions of the ELY Centre: POSELY/3608/2021, 10.1.2022 and 7.12.2022. Further information: hoytiainen.fi - Höytiäisen area
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
Höytiäinen zone; water catchment areas corresponding to Höytiäinen canal a (4.81), Höytiäinen a (4.82), Rauanjoki va (4.83), Kiskonjoki va (4.84), Kuhnustanjoki va (4.85), Tuopanjoki va (4.86) and Venejoki va (4.87). - Iivonlampi, Iivonkoski mill dam
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing may not be carried out in a canal leading to a power station or other installation, or within 100 metres below a dam built across a watercourse (KalL § 71, paragraph 2). - Big and Small Kangaslampi
Prohibition on lure fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Prohibition on ice fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Angling prohibition (1.1 - 31.12)
- Iso-Valkeinen (Lake Peura recreational fishing area)
Prohibition on ice fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Angling prohibition (1.1 - 31.12)
Prohibition on lure fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing in the area is only allowed with a special permit from Metsähallitus. For more information, www.eraluvat.fi and www.muikkusuomi.fi. - River Juuanjoki, Herralankoski fishway
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing of any kind is prohibited in a fishway built to ensure the passage of fish and within a distance of two hundred metres (200 m) above and below the fishway or other similar device (KalL § 71, paragraph 1). - River Juuanjoki, rapids and river basin
Rapids and currents for migratory fish (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights (KalL § 7; angling, angling and lure fishing based on a fishing fee or age) are prohibited in the rapids and streams of the Lower Juuan and Juuan rivers, i.e. in the riverbeds between Juuanjärvi-Alajärvi, Alajärvi-Autiojärvi, Autiojärvi-Juuanjärvi Kirkkosiltae. However, fishing is possible with the permission of the owner of the water body, unless fishing is restricted under other provisions. General fishing rights are valid on the Juuanjoki downstream of the Kirkkosilta until Pielise. Determination of rapids and stream areas according to Article 64 of the Fisheries Act (379/2015); POSELY/3038/2023, 8.12.2023. - Kaislapuro, the bottom atoppenger of a wildlife pond
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing may not be carried out in a canal leading to a power station or other installation, or within 100 metres below a dam built across a watercourse (KalL § 71, paragraph 2). - Fisheries Regulation 1 § 1: Lake salmon with fat-cut (rel) is prohibited from 1.6-31.8 on the main migration route.
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.6 - 31.8)
Government Decree 1360/2015 on fishing (the so-called Fishing Decree), Article 1, stipulates that fat-finned lake salmon is completely prohibited in the Vuoksi water body and fat-finned (rel) lake salmon is also prohibited on the migration route between 1.6 and 31.8. In the fishing restriction service, this restriction area under the Regulation is indicated for the time being as a fishing restriction decision by the ELY. - Fishing Regulation Article 14: fishing with a hook and line set near the surface or in intermediate water by means of floats is prohibited.
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Government Decree 1360/2015 on fishing (the so-called Fishing Decree), Article 14, stipulates that fishing with a hook and line set near the surface or in the intermediate water using floats is prohibited in the Vuoksi and Kuolimo watercourses. This restriction area under the Regulation is currently indicated in the fishing restriction service as a fishing restriction decision of the ELY. - Lake Kallio dam
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing may not be carried out in a canal leading to a power station or other installation, or within 100 metres below a dam built across a watercourse (KalL § 71, paragraph 2). - River Kelvänjoki, Lower Kelvän mill dam
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing may not be carried out in a canal leading to a power station or other installation, or within 100 metres below a dam built across a watercourse (KalL § 71, paragraph 2). - Main estuary of the Koitajoki River; knot size limitation for gillnets (min. 45 mm)
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
On the main riverbed of the Koitajoki River, the minimum permitted knot spacing is 45 mm. This restriction does not apply to gillnets with a knot spacing of less than 24 mm. ELY Centre Decision POSELY/1765/2024, 28.6.2024. Further information: koitajoenkalatalousalue.fi - The Koitajoki, Mekrijärvi and Nuorajärvi area
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
In accordance with the catchment areas of Lower Koitajoki-Jäsysjärvi a (4.91), Mekrijärvi-Nuorajärvi a (4.92), Upper Koitajoki va (4.93) and Tolvanjoki va (4.99). - River Koitajoki; river and stream basins
Rapids and currents for migratory fish (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights (Article 7 of the Fisheries Act; angling, spearfishing and lure fishing based on the fishing fee or age) are prohibited in the rapids and stream areas of the Koitajoki River; POSELY Decision 1300/5715-2016 (12.6.2017). The boundaries of certain rapids and stream areas in the main Koitajoki river basin have been defined in more detail under Article 64 of the Fisheries Act (379/2015) by Decision POSELY/463/2022 of the ELY Centre of 21 February 2022. - Koitere; Ertonniemi-Lutinselkä
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (20.4 - 31.5)
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.10 - 30.11)
In Koiteree, around Ertonniemi on Lutinsel, within a radius of about 1 km, all fishing is prohibited from 20 April to 31 May in spring and from 1 October to 30 November in autumn. Fishing under public fishing rights is also prohibited. ELY Centre Decision POSELY/2069/2021 of 6 September 2021. For further information: koitereenkalatalousalue.fi. - Koitere; Hiienlahti-Hiienjokisuu
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (20.4 - 31.5)
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.10 - 30.11)
At Koiteree in Hiienlahti, in the Hiienjokisuulu within a radius of about 1 km, all fishing is prohibited from 20 April to 31 May in spring and from 1 October to 30 November in autumn. The ban also applies to fishing under general fishing rights. ELY Centre Decision POSELY/2069/2021 of 6 September 2021. For further information: koitereenkalatalousalue.fi. - Koitere; restrictions on gillnetting
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
In the main basin of Koiteree and the lower Hapajaoki up to the Hiiskoski dam, the minimum permitted mesh spacing is 55 mm all year round in waters ten metres (10 m) and deeper. In addition, for surface and intermediate water catches (coho catches), the minimum permitted mesh spacing is 80 mm all year round. Restrictions do not apply to fishing for vendace with nets with a knot spacing of less than 24 mm. ELY Centre Decision POSELY/2069/2021, 6.9.2021. Further information: koitereenkalatalousalue.fi. - Koiteree area
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
Koiteree area; following the river basins of Koiteree a (4.94), Hapajoki a (4.95), Suomunjoki va (4.96), Ukonjoki va (4.97) and Käenjoki va (4.98). - Koiteree fishing zone; minimum size for grayling 40 cm
Exceptional catch size (1.1 - 31.12)
The regional minimum catch size for grayling in all waters of the Koiteree fishing area is 40 cm. The markings on the map may be incomplete, especially for small water bodies. Decision of the ELY Centre POSELY/2026/2021, 6.9.2021. Further information: www.koitereenkalatalousalue.fi - Kuhmo fishing zone: minimum catch size for pike perch 45 cm
Exceptional catch size (1.1 - 31.12)
The Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment of Lapland (ELY Centre) has set the minimum size for pike perch in the Kuhmo fishing area at 45 cm pursuant to Section 57 of the Fisheries Act and Section 3 of the Fisheries Decree. - Kuhnustanjoki, Kuhnustankoski
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing may not be carried out in a canal leading to a power station or other installation, or within 100 metres below a dam built across a watercourse (KalL § 71, paragraph 2). - River Kuohatinjoki, Myllykoski
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing may not be carried out in a canal leading to a power station or other installation, or within 100 metres below a dam built across a watercourse (KalL § 71, paragraph 2). - River Kuohatti
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights (Article 7 of the Fisheries Act; angling, spearfishing and lure fishing based on a fishing fee or age) are prohibited in the rapids and stream areas of the Kuohatti River in accordance with Article 4(4)(4) of the Fisheries Act. Determination of rapids and stream areas of the most important migratory fish waters in North Karelia in accordance with Article 64 of the Fisheries Act (379/2015); POSELY Decision 1300/5715-2016 (12 June 2017). - The regulation dam of the wide Perlukkalampi pond
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing may not be carried out in a canal leading to a power station or other installation, or within 100 metres below a dam built across a watercourse (KalL § 71, paragraph 2). - Lower Lieksanjoki, Pielinen, Kuokkastenjärvi, Nurmesjärvi, Lautiainen, Rukavesi and Viekijärvi; minimum catch size for pike perch 40 cm
Exceptional catch size (1.1 - 31.12)
Lower Lieksanjoki, Pielinen, Kuokkastenjärvi, Nurmesjärvi, Lautiainen, Rukavesi and Viekijärvi; the minimum catch size for pike perch is 40 cm. In the lower part of the Lieksanjoki, the area with an abnormal catch size for pike also includes Riikolanlampi and extends from the Pielinen upstream to the closed area in connection with the old Lieksanjoki dam and fishways. POSELY/1539/2021, 11.11.2021. Further information: www.pielisenkarjalankalatalousalue.net - Lower Lieksanjoki; autumn ban on lure fishing
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.9 - 30.11)
By decision of the ELY Centre, all lure fishing is prohibited in the lower part of the Lieksan River from 1 September to 30 November each year. The ban also applies to lure fishing under general fishing rights. The upper limit of the prohibited area is the dam of the Lieksankoski power plant (Yläkanavantie) and the Lieksankoski power plant building, the lower limit runs from Lieksan Kaupunginniemi to the eastern northern tip of Timitranniemi (Piiskuupetäjä). Riikolanlampi is not included in the restricted area. POSELY/1538/2021, 11.11.2021. Further information: www.pielisenkarjalankalatalousalue.net - Lower Lieksanjoki; prohibition of gillnetting
Exceptional protection period (1.1 - 31.12)
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
In the lower part of the Lieksanjoki, in the area between Lake Pankajärvi and Lake Pielinen, net fishing is prohibited all year round, with the exception of the few nets mentioned below. Riikolanlampi and the eastern part of Pyörtee on the railway line are not included in the closed area. The upper boundary of the closed area is the Ahvenselkä and Niskanselkä, the lower boundary runs from the Lieksan town lake to the eastern northern tip of Timitranniemi (Piiskuupetäjä). However, in the area between the Lieksankoski power plant's regulating dam and the Pankakoski power plant, nets with a mesh size of 55 mm or less are permitted throughout the year, except during the closed season in accordance with Article 12 of the Fisheries Regulation. In addition, the closed areas associated with the dams remain in force. POSELY/1538/2021, 11.11.2021 and 18.4.2023. For more information, see www.pielisenkarjalankalatalousalue.net - The Lieksan River foreland on Pielisse and the lower part of the Lieksan River; so-called spring closure
Prohibition on lure fishing (20.4 - 31.5)
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (20.4 - 31.5)
Prohibition on ice fishing (20.4 - 31.5)
Angling prohibition (20.4 - 31.5)
By decision of the ELY Centre, all fishing off the Lieksanjoki River on the Pielisse and in the lower part of the Lieksanjoki, including the Riikolan pond, is prohibited from 20 April to 31 May each year. The prohibition also applies to free fishing (angling, spearfishing and lure fishing) under general fishing rights. However, shore angling and jig fishing from the shore or from an anchored boat will be allowed from 20 May. The lower limit of the closed area is the line from the tip of Aataminniemi - Törösaari (so-called Törönkari) - Lehtosaari - Kevätniemi saha beach on Pielisse.The ban does not apply to fishing with a catisk with the permission of the owner of the water area. POSELY/1538/2021, 11.11.2021. Further information: www.pielisenkarjalankalatalousalue.net - Lieksanjoki forebay on Pielisse and the main Lieksanjoki river up to the upper Neitijärvi; minimum mesh size 55 mm from the start of the ice until the end of June
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.4 - 30.6)
By decision of the ELY Centre, the minimum permitted knot spacing in the Lieksanjoki off the Lieksanjoki River on the Pielisi and in the main Lieksanjoki River bed, including pond and lake basins up to the upper part of Lake Neitijärvi, is 55 mm from the start of the ice until the end of June. Off the Lieksanjoki River on the Pielisee, the restricted area is the water area within the boundary Aataminniemi-Ikolanniemi-Sarkkilanranta-Papinkallio (Kinahmo)-Western shore of Kinahmonsaari-Kinahmonsaari-Northwestern tip of Kinahmonsaari-Heponiemi-Koukkuniemi-Lehtosaari-Sahanranta. POSELY/1538/2021, 11.11.2021. This area delimitation has been amended and extended by the ELY Centre's decision POSELY/1079/2025, 25.8.2025, and the restriction has been changed so that in the spring period 20.4-30.6, the minimum permitted knot spacing of the net is 55 mm, with effect from 1.1.2026. There is also a year-round ban on netting in the lower Lieksan River by separate decision, in the section of the river below the dam of the Lieksan River power plant and in the area above the Pankakoski power plant in the Ahvenselkä and Niskanselkä estuaries and, for nets smaller than 55 mm, also in the area between the power plants. Further information: www.pielisenkarjalankalatalousalue.net - Restriction on gillnetting off the Lieksanjoki River on Pielinene, in force in spring and autumn
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (20.4 - 30.6)
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.9 - 31.10)
Netting on the Lieksanjoki River off Pielisse is restricted to a minimum knot size of 55 mm in spring from 20 April to 30 June and to a maximum knot size of 20 mm in autumn from 1 September to 31 October. The boundary of the closed area shall pass through the following headlands, islands and islets along the shores as follows: Timitraniemi Whip-popper-Aataminniemi- Pajuluoto (Timitra)-Pöppöniemi (Sarkkila)-Ikolanniemi-Kinahmonniemi-Kinahmo Papinkallio-Kokkosaari-Iso Mahosaari-Virkkunen-Kantelesaari-Harvasaari-Heponiemi-Koukkuniemi-Karsikkoniemi-Monolanniemi-Sahanranta-Kevätniemi-Kaupunginniemi- Port. Decision of the ELY Centre POSELY/1079/2024, 25.8.2025. Further information: https://www.pielisenkarjalankalatalousalue.net - The main estuary of the Lieksanjoki, the Pudasjoki and Tuulijoki rivers and Heinäjärvi lake; crayfishing ban
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Crayfishing is prohibited in the main bog of the Lieksanjoki river, including pond and lake basins, and in the Pudasjoki and Tuulijoki rivers and Heinäjärvi lake. POSELY/1538/2021, 11.11.2021. Further information: www.pielisenkarjalankalatalousalue.net - Lieksan River-Jongun River area
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
Lieksanjoki-Jongunjoki area; following the river basins Lieksanjoki a (4.42), Nurmijärvi a (4.43), Jongunjoki va (4.44) and Ruunaanjoki va (4.49). - River Lieksanjoki
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights (KalL § 7; angling, spearfishing and lure fishing based on the fishing fee or age) are prohibited in the rapids and stream areas of the Lieksanjoki River in accordance with § 4(4) of the Fisheries Act. Determination of rapids and stream areas of the most important migratory fish water bodies in North Karelia in accordance with Article 64 of the Fisheries Act (379/2015); POSELY Decision 1300/5715-2016 (12 June 2017). - River Lieksanjoki, Lieksankoski power plant and regulating dam
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing may not be carried out in a canal leading to a power station or other installation, or within 100 metres below a dam built across a watercourse (KalL § 71, paragraph 2). - Lieksanjoki, Naarakoski-Saarikoski; autumn fishing ban
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.9 - 30.11)
By decision of the ELY Centre, all fishing on the Lieksanjoki/Naarajoki between Naarakoski-Saarikoski is prohibited annually from 1 September to 30 November. The ban also applies to fishing under general fishing rights. The upper limit of the closed area is approximately 150 metres upstream of the Naarakoski neck and the lower limit is approximately 150 metres downstream of Saarikoski. POSELY/1538/2021, 11.11.2021. Further information: www.pielisenkarjalankalatalousalue.net - River Lieksanjoki, Pankakoski power plant
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing may not be carried out in a canal leading to a power station or other installation, or within 100 metres below a dam built across a watercourse (KalL § 71, paragraph 2). - River Lieksanjoki, between Lake Neitijärvi and Lake Siikajärvi (Ruunaankoski free-fishing area)
Prohibition on ice fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Angling prohibition (1.1 - 31.12)
Prohibition on lure fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights prohibited in the free fishing area between Paasikosken niska - Neitijärvi and Neitijärvi - Siikajärvi on the Lieksanjoki Ruunaan rapids of Metsähallitus. Fishing in the area is only allowed with a special permit from Metsähallitus (POSELY/601/2022, 22.2.2022). In addition, a special permit from the ELY Centre for fishing with bait, flies and jigs in accordance with the conditions of the permit in the area where protected lake trout and brown trout occur (POSELY/3498/2022, 13.1.2023). For more information, www.eraluvat.fi. - River Lieksanjoki, between Paasikoski neck and Lake Siikajärvi (Ruunaankoski free fishery)
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Metsähallitus Ruunaa rapids are subject to an exemption from the ELY Centre to fish with bait, fly and jig under strict permit conditions in an area where protected lake salmon and trout occur (POSELY/3498/2022, 13.1.2023). On Lake Neitijärvi and Kattilalampi, general fishing rights are in force. Otherwise, fishing in the area is only allowed with a special permit from Metsähallitus. For further information, please see www.eraluvat.fi. - River Lieksanjoki, between Paasikoski-Neitijärvi (Ruunaankoski free-fishing zone)
Prohibition on ice fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Angling prohibition (1.1 - 31.12)
Prohibition on lure fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights prohibited in the free fishing area between Paasikosken niska - Neitijärvi and Neitijärvi - Siikajärvi on the Lieksanjoki Ruunaan rapids of Metsähallitus. Fishing in the area is only allowed with a special permit from Metsähallitus (POSELY/601/2022, 22.2.2022). In addition, a special permit from the ELY Centre for fishing with bait, flies and jigs in accordance with the conditions of the permit in the area where protected lake trout and brown trout occur (POSELY/3498/2022, 13.1.2023). For more information, www.eraluvat.fi. - River Lieksanjoki; Kattilakoski, rapids and stream area
Rapids and currents for migratory fish (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights (Article 7 of the Fisheries Act; angling, spearfishing and lure fishing based on a fishing fee or age) are prohibited in rapids and streams. Fishing in the area is only allowed with the permission of Metsähallitus. For more information: www.eraluvat.fi. The rapids and stream areas of the Metsähallitus Ruunaa rapids are defined by the ELY Centre's decision POSELY/964/5715-2020 (23.9.2020). In addition, the ELY Centre issued an exemption permit for fishing with bait, fly and jig in accordance with the permit conditions in the area where protected lake salmon and trout occur (POSELY/3498/2022, 13.1.2023). General fishing rights are also prohibited in other rapids and streams of the Lieksan River. However, stock fishing is possible with the permission of the owner of the water body, unless fishing is restricted by other regulations or decisions. - River Lieksanjoki; Kirppuvirta-Neitikoski-Airovirta, rapids and stream area
Rapids and currents for migratory fish (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights (Article 7 of the Fisheries Act; angling, spearfishing and lure fishing based on a fishing fee or age) are prohibited in rapids and streams. Fishing in the area is only allowed with the permission of Metsähallitus. For more information: www.eraluvat.fi. The rapids and stream areas of the Metsähallitus Ruunaa rapids are defined by the ELY Centre's decision POSELY/964/5715-2020 (23.9.2020). In addition, the ELY Centre issued an exemption permit for fishing with bait, fly and jig in accordance with the permit conditions in the area where protected lake salmon and trout occur (POSELY/3498/2022, 13.1.2023). General fishing rights are also prohibited in other rapids and streams of the Lieksan River. However, stock fishing is possible with the permission of the owner of the water area, unless fishing is restricted by other regulations or decisions. - River Lieksanjoki; Murrookoski-Siikakoski, rapids and stream area
Rapids and currents for migratory fish (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights (Article 7 of the Fisheries Act; angling, spearfishing and lure fishing based on a fishing fee or age) are prohibited in rapids and streams. Fishing in the area is only allowed with the permission of Metsähallitus. For more information: www.eraluvat.fi. The rapids and stream areas of the Metsähallitus Ruunaa rapids are defined by the ELY Centre's decision POSELY/964/5715-2020 (23.9.2020). In addition, the ELY Centre issued an exemption permit for fishing with bait, fly and jig in accordance with the permit conditions in the area where protected lake salmon and trout occur (POSELY/3498/2022, 13.1.2023). General fishing rights are also prohibited in other rapids and streams of the Lieksan River. However, stock fishing is possible with the permission of the owner of the water area, unless fishing is restricted by other regulations or decisions. - River Lieksanjoki; Paasikoski-Haapavitja-Mustapyörre-Neitijärvi, rapids and streams
Rapids and currents for migratory fish (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights (Article 7 of the Fisheries Act; angling, spearfishing and lure fishing based on a fishing fee or age) are prohibited in rapids and streams. Fishing in the area is only allowed with the permission of Metsähallitus. For more information: www.eraluvat.fi. The rapids and stream areas of the Metsähallitus Ruunaa rapids are defined by the ELY Centre's decision POSELY/964/5715-2020 (23.9.2020). In addition, the ELY Centre issued an exemption permit for fishing with bait, fly and jig in accordance with the permit conditions in the area where protected lake salmon and trout occur (POSELY/3498/2022, 13.1.2023). General fishing rights are also prohibited in other rapids and streams of the Lieksan River. However, stock fishing is possible with the permission of the owner of the water area, unless fishing is restricted by other regulations or decisions. - River Lieksanjoki; old riverbed and fishways
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
All fishing is prohibited all year round at the bottom dams of the old Lieksan riverbed, at the fish dam built to protect fish passage, for 200 metres above the fishway and in the extended area below the fishway. Below the fishway, the extended closed area extends 500 metres downstream from the lowest landscaping dam. The ban also applies to fishing under public fishing rights. Article 71(1) of the Fisheries Act and POSELY/1538/2021, 11.11.2021. For more information, see www.pielisenkarjalankalatalousalue.net. - Lokin ponds; Upper and Lower Lokin ponds
Angling prohibition (1.1 - 31.12)
Prohibition on lure fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Prohibition on ice fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing in the area is only allowed with a special permit. For more information, please contact www.lokinlampi.fi or Jorma Roininen, tel. 040 573 5751. - River Luostanjoki
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
Rapids and currents for migratory fish (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights (Article 7 of the Fisheries Act; angling, spearfishing and lure fishing based on a fishing fee or age) are prohibited in the rapids and streams of the water area. - Luotopuro, Big Luotolammen dam
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing may not be carried out in a canal leading to a power station or other installation, or within 100 metres below a dam built across a watercourse (KalL § 71, paragraph 2). - River Mellihtanjoki, Mellitsa mill dam
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing may not be carried out in a canal leading to a power station or other installation, or within 100 metres below a dam built across a watercourse (KalL § 71, paragraph 2). - Miikkulanlampi
Angling prohibition (1.1 - 31.12)
Prohibition on ice fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Prohibition on lure fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
More information www.ruunaa.fi - Black Pine Lake
Prohibition on lure fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Angling prohibition (1.1 - 31.12)
Prohibition on ice fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing permits Matexpro Oy 0440-101143. More information www.kalastusretket.fi - River Myllyjoki, Savikoski mill dam
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing may not be carried out in a canal leading to a power station or other installation, or within 100 metres below a dam built across a watercourse (KalL § 71, paragraph 2). - River Myllyjoki, Lake Valtimo regulation and bottom dam
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing may not be carried out in a canal leading to a power station or other installation, or within 100 metres below a dam built across a watercourse (KalL § 71, paragraph 2). - Myllypuro, Sivakkalammen earthen berm
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing may not be carried out in a canal leading to a power station or other installation, or within 100 metres below a dam built across a watercourse (KalL § 71, paragraph 2). - River Pine
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
Rapids and currents for migratory fish (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights (KalL § 7; angling, spearfishing and lure fishing based on a management fee or age) are prohibited in the rapids and streams of the water area. - Lake Mäntyjärvi dam
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing is not allowed in a canal leading to a power station or other facility, or within 100 metres below a dam as referred to in Section 4(1) of the Dam Safety Act (494/2009) (Fisheries Act, Section 71). - Lake Naarajärvi, Lake Rekusenjärvi, Lake Siikajärvi and Lake Neitijärvi; closed to gillnetting during October and November
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.10 - 30.11)
By decision of the ELY Centre, all types of net fishing are prohibited in Lake Naarajärvi, Lake Rekusenjärvi, Lake Siikajärvi and Lake Neitijärvi during October and November each year. POSELY/1538/2021, 11.11.2021. Further information: www.pielisenkarjalankalatalousalue.net - Nilsiä route fishing zone fishing limit surface and intermediate water 20-79 mm
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Surface and intermediate waters 20-79 mm No gillnetting POSELY/2962/2022 nilsianreitinkta.fi or muikkusuomi.fi - Oulu River Basin
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
- Pankajärvi, Pudasjärvi and Ruunaanjärvi; minimum permitted knot spacing for winter nets 55 mm
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 10.5)
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (10.11 - 31.12)
By decision of the ELY Centre, the minimum permitted knot spacing in Lake Pankajärvi, Lake Pudasjärvi and Lake Ruunaan in winter, when fishing under ice, is 55 mm. POSELY/1538/2021, 11.11.2021. Further information: www.pielisenkarjalankalatalousalue.net - Patvinsuo National Park
Prohibition under the Nature Conservation Act. (1.3 - 10.7)
In the restricted areas marked on the map, it is forbidden to move outside the marked paths between 1 March and 10 July. This movement restriction also prevents fishing in the water bodies in the restricted areas during the restriction period. At other times, fishing in the Patvinsuo National Park area is possible under general fishing rights and with permission from Metsähallitus (except in the research area of Iso Hietajärvi). Further information: www.metsa.fi, www.luontoon.fi and www.retkikartta.fi. - Patvinsuo National Park; Hietajärvi Integrated Environmental Monitoring Area (IMMA)
Prohibition under the Nature Conservation Act. (1.1 - 10.7)
Prohibition under the Nature Conservation Act. (1.8 - 31.12)
In the Hietajärvi Hietajärvi Integrated Environmental Monitoring (YYS) area of Patvinsuo National Park, movement outside the marked trails is prohibited from 1 January to 10 July and from 1 August to 31 December each year. This movement restriction also prevents fishing in the water bodies within the restriction area (e.g. Saari-Valkeinen, Kangaslampi, Saarilampi, Pieni-Valkeinen, Pieni Hietajärvi, Kolmisoppi, Paavonlampi and the stream/river from Iso Hietajärve to Kettusenlampe) during the restriction periods. At other times, fishing in the Patvinsuo National Park area is possible under general fishing rights and with Metsähallitus' permission (except in the study area of Iso Hietajärvi). Further information: www.metsa.fi, www.luontoon.fi and www.retkikartta.fi. - Patvinsuo National Park; Big Lake Hietajärvi
Prohibition under the Nature Conservation Act. (1.1 - 31.12)
Patvinsuo National Park; Lake Hietajärvi Within the Integrated Environmental Monitoring System (IMS) area, all fishing is prohibited in Lake Hietajärvi. In addition, movement outside the marked paths is prohibited in the YYS area from 1 January to 10 July and from 1 August to 31 December each year. For more information, www.metsa.fi, www.luontoon.fi and www.retkikartta.fi. - River Pete
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
Rapids and currents for migratory fish (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights (Article 7 of the Fisheries Act; angling, spearfishing and lure fishing based on a fishing fee or age) are prohibited in the rapids and streams of the water area. - Petäisjoki (Juuka)
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights (KalL § 7; angling, spearfishing and lure fishing based on a fishing fee or age) are prohibited in the rapids and stream areas of the Petäis River in accordance with § 4(4) of the Petäis River Fisheries Act. Determination of rapids and stream areas of the most important migratory fish water bodies in North Karelia in accordance with Article 64 of the Fisheries Act (379/2015); POSELY Decision 1300/5715-2016 (12 June 2017). - Pielinen, Kuokkastenjärvi, Nurmesjärvi and Lautiainen; number of boats (max. 10) per boat
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
On Lake Pielesi, Lake Kuokkastenjärvi, Lake Nurmesjärvi and Lake Lautiainen, fishing is allowed with a maximum of ten (10) rods per boat at any one time. This restriction applies to lure fishing with the permission of the owner of the fishing area and/or water area and to lure fishing under the general fishing right (age or fishing management fee) of Article 7 of the Fisheries Act. Decision of the ELY Centre POSELY/1767/2024, 28.6.2024. Further information: www.pielisenkarjalankalatalousalue.net - Pielinen, Nurmesjärvi, Lautiainen and Rukavesi; minimum permitted knot spacing for surface and overhead networks 80 mm
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
By decision of the ELY Centre, the minimum permitted knot size in surface and floating nets in waters deeper than five metres (5 m) during open water in Pielesi, Nurmesjärvi, Lautiainen and Rukavesi is 80 mm, but fishing with gillnets is allowed. POSELY/1538/2021, 11.11.2021. Further information: www.pielisenkarjalankalatalousalue.net - Pielinen, Nurmesjärvi, Lautiainen, Rukavesi and Viekijärvi; minimum permitted knot spacing for winter nets 55 mm
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (10.11 - 31.12)
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 10.5)
By decision of the ELY Centre, the minimum knot size for winter fishing under the ice in Pielesi, Nurmesjärvi, Lautiainen, Rukavesi and Viekijärvi is 55 mm, but fishing with gillnets is allowed. POSELY/1538/2021, 11.11.2021. Further information: www.pielisenkarjalankalatalousalue.net - Pielinen region
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
Pielise area; following the river basins Pielise a (4.41), Juuanjoki va (4.45), Valtimonjoki va (4.46), Saramojoki va (4.47) and Viekijoki va (4.48). - Pielisen-Karelian fishing zone; catch quota for fat-finned trout (1 trout per fisherman per day)
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
In the Pielisen-Karelia fishing area, a maximum of one (1) fat-finned trout may be caught per fisherman per day. The catch quota is valid in migratory fish waters according to Section 64 of the Fisheries Act (379/2015) and Section 11 of the Fisheries Decree (1360/2015), which are, in addition to the water areas referred to in Section 64(1) of the Fisheries Act, constructed river and stream water bodies where migratory fish occur. However, the catch quota does not apply to trout caught in a stream, pond or lake without migratory access, in accordance with Article 1 of the Fisheries Regulation. The catch quota for fat-cut trout applies to all types of fishing and fishing methods, fishing with the permission of the owner of the water area or the fishing zone and also fishing under public fishing rights. The catch quota also applies to all categories of fishermen, both recreational and commercial. Decision of the ELY Centres of 21 June 2022 (POSELY/1892/2022, LAPELY/3267/2022). Further information: www.pielisenkarjalankalatalousalue.net - Small Rysel Pond
Prohibition on lure fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Angling prohibition (1.1 - 31.12)
Prohibition on ice fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
- Finland
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights (KalL § 7; angling, spearfishing and lure fishing based on a fishing fee or age) are prohibited in the rapids and stream areas according to § 4(4) of the Pudasjoki Fisheries Act. Determination of the rapids and stream areas of the most important migratory fish waters in North Karelia in accordance with Article 64 of the Fisheries Act (379/2015); POSELY Decision 1300/5715-2016 (12 June 2017). - River Rauanjoki-River Aisusjoki
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights (KalL § 7; angling, spearfishing and lure fishing based on the fishing fee or age) are prohibited in the rapids and stream areas according to § 4(4) of the Rauanjoki-Aisusjoki Fisheries Act. Determination of rapids and stream areas of the most important migratory fish water bodies in North Karelia in accordance with Article 64 of the Fisheries Act (379/2015); POSELY Decision 1300/5715-2016 (12 June 2017). - Rysälampi
Angling prohibition (1.1 - 31.12)
Prohibition on lure fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Prohibition on ice fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
- Saarijoki fishway
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
All fishing is prohibited in a fishway built to ensure the passage of fish and within 200 metres above and below the fishway or any other similar device (KalL § 71 (1)). - River Saarijoki-Vinapuro; the whole river basin, rapids and streams
Rapids and currents for migratory fish (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights (Article 7 of the Fisheries Act; angling, spearfishing and lure fishing based on a management fee or age) prohibited throughout the entire riverbed. Determination of rapids and stream areas in accordance with Article 64 of the Fisheries Act (379/2015); POSELY Decision 1300/5715-2016 (12 June 2017). - The area between Saarijärvi and Mujejärvet (river basin district 4.74)
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
- Salt ponds Juuka
Prohibition on lure fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Angling prohibition (1.1 - 31.12)
Prohibition on ice fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
- River Saramo, Louhikoski rapids and stream area, and bottom dam
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
Rapids and currents for migratory fish (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights (angling, angling and lure fishing based on a fishing fee or age) are prohibited in the rapids and streams of migratory fishing waters in accordance with the Fisheries Act (Articles 7 and 46 of the Fisheries Act). A rapids and streams area is defined as an area where the water flows visibly downstream and the headwaters of the stream are above the water below (§ 4 KalL). In addition, fishing is not permitted in a canal leading to a power station or other installation or within 100 metres below a dam (including a bottom dam) built across a watercourse (§ 71(2) KalL). - River Siikajoki
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights (KalL § 7; angling, spearfishing and lure fishing based on the fishing fee or age) are prohibited in the rapids and stream areas according to § 4(4) of the Siikajoki Fisheries Act. Determination of rapids and stream areas of the most important migratory fish water bodies in North Karelia in accordance with Section 64 of the Fisheries Act (379/2015); POSELY Decision 1300/5715-2016 (12 June 2017). - River Sokojoki
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights (KalL § 7; angling, spearfishing and lure fishing based on a fishing fee or age) are prohibited in the rapids and stream areas of the Sokoje River in accordance with § 4(4) of the Sokoje Fishing Act. Determination of rapids and stream areas of the most important migratory fish waters in North Karelia in accordance with Article 64 of the Fisheries Act (379/2015); POSELY Decision 1300/5715-2016 (12 June 2017). - Sotkamo fishing zone: minimum catch size of pike perch 45 cm
Exceptional catch size (1.1 - 31.12)
Pursuant to Section 57 of the Fisheries Act and Section 3 of the Fisheries Decree, the minimum size for pike perch in the Sotkamo fishing area is 45 cm. The decision applies to all fishermen. - River Suomunjoki
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights (KalL § 7; angling, spearfishing and lure fishing based on the fishing fee or age) are prohibited in the rapids and stream areas of the Suomunjoki River in accordance with § 4(4) of the Suomunjoki Fisheries Act. Determination of rapids and stream areas of the most important migratory fish water bodies in North Karelia in accordance with Article 64 of the Fisheries Act (379/2015); POSELY Decision 1300/5715-2016 (12 June 2017). - River Tuopanjoki
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights (KalL § 7; angling, spearfishing and lure fishing based on a fishing fee or age) are prohibited in the rapids and stream areas of the Tuopanjoki River in accordance with § 4(4) of the Fisheries Act. Determination of rapids and stream areas of the most important migratory fish waters in North Karelia in accordance with Article 64 of the Fisheries Act (379/2015); POSELY Decision 1300/5715-2016 (12 June 2017). - River Wind
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights (Article 7 of the Fisheries Act; angling, spearfishing and lure fishing based on a fishing fee or age) are prohibited in the rapids and stream areas of the Wind River in accordance with Article 4(4) of the Fisheries Act. Determination of rapids and stream areas of the most important migratory fish waters in North Karelia in accordance with Article 64 of the Fisheries Act (379/2015); POSELY Decision 1300/5715-2016 (12 June 2017). - Urtti-Valkeinen (Lake Peura recreational fishing area)
Prohibition on lure fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Prohibition on ice fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Angling prohibition (1.1 - 31.12)
The area is managed by Metsähallitus and fishing in the area may only be allowed with a special permit from Metsähallitus. For more information: www.eraluvat.fi. - River Vaikkojoki (Juuka)
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights (KalL § 7; angling, spearfishing and lure fishing based on a fishing fee or age) are prohibited in the rapids and stream areas of the Vaikko River in accordance with § 4(4) of the Fisheries Act. Determination of rapids and stream areas of the most important migratory fish water bodies in North Karelia in accordance with Article 64 of the Fisheries Act (379/2015); POSELY Decision 1300/5715-2016 (12 June 2017). - Vaikkojoki-Juojärvi fishing area river crab 10 cm
Exceptional catch size (1.1 - 31.12)
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
river crab 10 cm ELY Centre decision POSELY/2960/2022, 20.1.2023. Further information: vaikkojoki-juojarvenkalatalousalue.fi - Vaikkojärvi and Kajoonjärvi areas
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
The catchment areas Vaikkojärvi va (4.75) and Kajoonjärvi va (4.76). - Vaikonjoki (Kaavi)
Rapids and currents for migratory fish (1.1 - 31.12)
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights (Article 7 of the Fisheries Act; angling, spearfishing and lure fishing based on a fishing fee or age) are prohibited in the rapids and streams of the water area. - Valtimojärvi, Ylä-Valtimojärvi, Haapajärvi (including Pieni Haapajärvi and Mustajärvi), Koppelojärvi, Hiirenjärvi and Nuolijärvi; knot size restrictions for gillnets
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
In Lakes Valtimo, Ylä-Valtimo, Haapajärvi (including Pieni Haapajärvi and Mustajärvi), Koppelojärvi, Hiirenjärvi and Nuolijärvi, nets with a knot size between 31 and 44 mm are completely prohibited, and in waters of seven metres (7 m) and more the minimum knot size is 50 mm. Decisions of the ELY Centre POSELY/1147/5716-2020, 1.12.2020 and POSELY/1516/2022, 26.8.2022. Further information: valtimonkalatalousalue.fi - River Valtimonjoki; Kuokkastenkoski power plant
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
Rapids and currents for migratory fish (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing may not be carried out in a canal leading to a power station or other facility, or within 100 metres below a dam (including a bottom dam, regulating dam) built across a watercourse (KalL § 71, paragraph 2). In addition, general fishing rights (angling, spearfishing and lure fishing for a fee or age) are prohibited in the rapids and streams of migratory water bodies in accordance with the Fisheries Act (Articles 7 and 46 KalL). A rapids and streams area is defined as an area where the water flows visibly downstream and the headwaters of the stream are above the water below (§ 4 KalL). Further information: www.pielisenkarjalankalatalousalue.net - River Vepsänjoki, Ilvolankoski dam
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing may not be carried out in a canal leading to a power station or other installation, or within 100 metres below a dam built across a watercourse (KalL § 71, paragraph 2). - River Vepsa, rapids and stream area
Rapids and currents for migratory fish (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights (KalL § 7; angling, angling and lure fishing based on the fishing fee or age) are prohibited in the rapids and stream area of the Vepsänjoki River, in the riverbed between Ylemmäisenjärvi-Jokijärvi, Jokijärvi-Juuanjoki Kirkkosiltae. However, fishing is possible with the permission of the owner of the water area, unless fishing is restricted under other provisions. General fishing rights are valid on the Juuanjoki River downstream of the Kirkkosilta Bridge up to the Pielisee. Determination of rapids and stream areas according to Article 64 of the Fisheries Act (379/2015); POSELY/3038/2023, 8.12.2023. - Lake Verkkojärvi bottom dam
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing may not be carried out in a canal leading to a power station or other installation, or within 100 metres below a dam built across a watercourse (KalL § 71, paragraph 2). - River Vuokonjoki, Lake Vuokonjärvi dam
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing may not be carried out in a canal leading to a power station or other installation, or within 100 metres below a dam built across a watercourse (KalL § 71, paragraph 2). - Lake Vuonisjärvi bottom dam
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing may not be carried out in a canal leading to a power station or other installation, or within 100 metres below a dam built across a watercourse (KalL § 71, paragraph 2). - The environment of Lake Vuotjärvi (river basin 4.62)
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
- Upper Luosta dam and fishway
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
All fishing is prohibited in a fishway built to ensure the passage of fish and within 200 metres above and below the fishway or other similar device (Fisheries Act, Section 71).
6105-Höytiäinen, State waters
The angling permit area includes state-owned water areas located in the Höytiäinen fisheries region, with a total size of approximately 13,350 hectares.
Responsible Authority: Metsähallitus, Wildlife Service Finland, southern area
Pricing
- Daily Price: 15€ / Day
- Weekly Price: 30€ / Week
- Seasonal Price: 50€ / Season
Adults
- Daily Price: 7.5€ / Day
- Weekly Price: 15€ / Week
- Seasonal Price: 25€ / Season
Minors
Restrictions
- Höytiäinen; catch quota for grayling (2 per angler per day)
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
A maximum of two (2) grayling per angler per day may be taken on the Humphead sole. The limit on catching grayling applies to all types and methods of fishing, to fishing with the permission of the owner of the water area or the fishing zone, and also to fishing under public fishing rights. Decision of the ELY Centre: POSELY/1227/2022, 24.5.2022. Further information: hoytiainen.fi - Humpback whales; no fishing line and no grayling board allowed
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
On Höytiäij, fishing for coho and grayling is prohibited all year round. ELY Centre Decision POSELY/3153/2022, 7.12.2022. More information: hoytiainen.fi - Höytiäinen; autumn resting of salmonids in nets in waters less than 10 m
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
In the area marked on the map of the Höytiääinen, in the central and southern parts of the Höytiääinen, the autumn closed season for salmonids when fishing with nets: in waters less than 10 m deep, from 1 September until the arrival of ice, the minimum permitted knot size of the net is 80 mm. However, from 15 October to 31 December, fishing for whitefish and vendace is authorised with nets with a mesh size of 30 mm or less. Decision of the ELY Centre POSELY/3153/2022 of 7 December 2022, amended on 25 September 2025. Further information: hoytiainen.fi - Humphead; catch quota for fat-finned trout in the open fishery (1 fish/operator/day)
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
For recreational fishing, including lure fishing and bait fishing, a maximum of one (1) fat-finned (rel) trout per angler per day is allowed in the main basin of Höytiäinen. This restriction applies to all free fishing, i.e. fishing under a general fishing right based on age or a management fee in accordance with Article 7 of the Fisheries Act, and fishing with the permission of the owner of the water area or the fishing district. Decision of the ELY Centre: POSELY/3153/2022, 7.12.2022. Further information: hoytiainen.fi - Höytiäinen; several restrictions on gillnetting
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
When fishing under ice on floating rockfish, the minimum permitted knot spacing is 55 mm. During the open season, in waters of ten (10) metres and over, the minimum permitted knot spacing of the net shall be 55 mm. The minimum permitted knot size for sparse nets used in the high and intermediate water fisheries shall be 80 mm. These restrictions do not apply to gillnets. ELY Centre Decision POSELY/3153/2022, 7.12.2022. For further information: hoytiainen.fi - Höytiäinen; limitation of the number of free days per boat in swimming
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing on the floating lake is permitted with a maximum of ten (10) rods and lures per boat at any one time. The restriction applies to fishing under a general fishing right based on age or a fishing management fee in accordance with Article 7 of the Fisheries Act and fishing with the permission of the owner of the water body or the fishing district. In practice, this means that where several people are on the same boat, some of whom are fishing under a licence from the owner of the water area/fishery management area and others under a general fishing right, the number of rods and fins used simultaneously by a group of boats is limited to a maximum of ten in any case. Decisions of the ELY Centre: POSELY/3608/2021, 10.1.2022 and 7.12.2022. Further information: hoytiainen.fi - Höytiäisen area
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
Höytiäinen zone; water catchment areas corresponding to Höytiäinen canal a (4.81), Höytiäinen a (4.82), Rauanjoki va (4.83), Kiskonjoki va (4.84), Kuhnustanjoki va (4.85), Tuopanjoki va (4.86) and Venejoki va (4.87). - Juojärvi and Suurijärvi area
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
The water catchment areas of Lake Juojärvi (4.71) and Lake Suurijärvi Va (4.79). - Juojärvi-Rikkavesi-Kaavinjärvi main basin, pike perch 45 cm and net restriction
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 14.10)
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (16.11 - 31.12)
Exceptional catch size (1.1 - 31.12)
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
The minimum catch size of a cow is 45 cm. Fishing with nets of 28-54 mm mesh size is prohibited in waters 8 m and deeper from 16 November to 14 October. Netting with nets of 28 to 64 mm mesh size set in shallow and intermediate waters on the shelf shall be prohibited all year round. ELY Centre Decision POSELY/2960/2022, 20.1.2023. Further information: vaikkojoki-juojarvenkalatalousalue.fi - River Juuanjoki, rapids and river basin
Rapids and currents for migratory fish (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights (KalL § 7; angling, angling and lure fishing based on a fishing fee or age) are prohibited in the rapids and river basins of the Lower Juuan and Juuan rivers, i.e. in the riverbeds between Juuanjärvi-Alajärvi, Alajärvi-Autiojärvi, Autiojärvi-Juuanjärvi Kirkkosiltae. However, fishing is possible with the permission of the owner of the water body, unless fishing is restricted under another provision. General fishing rights are valid on the Juuanjoki River downstream of the Kirkkosilta bridge until Pielise. Determination of rapids and stream areas according to Article 64 of the Fisheries Act (379/2015); POSELY/3038/2023, 8.12.2023. - The dam at the fishing plant (Paskalampi-Lahnajärvi)
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing may not be carried out in a canal leading to a power station or other installation, or within 100 metres below a dam built across a watercourse (KalL § 71, paragraph 2). - Fisheries Regulation 1 § 1: Lake salmon with fat-cut (rel) is prohibited from 1.6-31.8 on the main migration route.
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.6 - 31.8)
Government Decree 1360/2015 on fishing (the so-called Fishing Decree), Article 1, stipulates that fat-finned lake salmon is completely prohibited in the Vuoksi water body and fat-finned (rel) lake salmon is also prohibited on the migration route between 1.6 and 31.8. In the fishing restriction service, this restriction area under the Regulation is indicated for the time being as a fishing restriction decision by the ELY. - Fishing Regulation Article 14: fishing with a hook and line set near the surface or in intermediate water by means of floats is prohibited.
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Government Decree 1360/2015 on fishing (the so-called Fishing Decree), Article 14, stipulates that fishing with a hook and line set near the surface or in the intermediate water using floats is prohibited in the Vuoksi and Kuolimo watercourses. This restriction area under the Regulation is currently indicated in the fishing restriction service as a fishing restriction decision of the ELY. - Kuhnustanjoki, Kuhnustankoski
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing may not be carried out in a canal leading to a power station or other installation, or within 100 metres below a dam built across a watercourse (KalL § 71, paragraph 2). - Lower Lieksanjoki, Pielinen, Kuokkastenjärvi, Nurmesjärvi, Lautiainen, Rukavesi and Viekijärvi; minimum catch size for pike perch 40 cm
Exceptional catch size (1.1 - 31.12)
Lower Lieksanjoki, Pielinen, Kuokkastenjärvi, Nurmesjärvi, Lautiainen, Rukavesi and Viekijärvi; the minimum catch size for pike perch is 40 cm. In the lower part of the Lieksanjoki, the area with an abnormal catch size for pike also includes Riikolanlampi and extends from the Pielinen upstream to the closed area in connection with the old Lieksanjoki dam and fishways. POSELY/1539/2021, 11.11.2021. Further information: www.pielisenkarjalankalatalousalue.net - Lieksan River-Jongun River area
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
Lieksanjoki-Jongunjoki area; following the river basins Lieksanjoki a (4.42), Nurmijärvi a (4.43), Jongunjoki va (4.44) and Ruunaanjoki va (4.49). - River Mellihtanjoki, Mellitsa mill dam
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing may not be carried out in a canal leading to a power station or other installation, or within 100 metres below a dam built across a watercourse (KalL § 71, paragraph 2). - River Myllyjoki, Savikoski mill dam
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing may not be carried out in a canal leading to a power station or other installation, or within 100 metres below a dam built across a watercourse (KalL § 71, paragraph 2). - Pielinen, Kuokkastenjärvi, Nurmesjärvi and Lautiainen; number of boats (max. 10) per boat
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
On Lake Pielesi, Lake Kuokkastenjärvi, Lake Nurmesjärvi and Lake Lautiainen, fishing is allowed with a maximum of ten (10) rods per boat at any one time. This restriction applies to lure fishing with the permission of the owner of the fishing area and/or water area and to lure fishing under the general fishing right (age or fishing management fee) of Article 7 of the Fisheries Act. Decision of the ELY Centre POSELY/1767/2024, 28.6.2024. Further information: www.pielisenkarjalankalatalousalue.net - Pielinen, Nurmesjärvi, Lautiainen and Rukavesi; minimum permitted knot spacing for surface and overhead networks 80 mm
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
By decision of the ELY Centre, the minimum permitted knot size in surface and floating nets in waters deeper than five metres (5 m) during open water in Pielesi, Nurmesjärvi, Lautiainen and Rukavesi is 80 mm, but fishing with gillnets is allowed. POSELY/1538/2021, 11.11.2021. Further information: www.pielisenkarjalankalatalousalue.net - Pielinen, Nurmesjärvi, Lautiainen, Rukavesi and Viekijärvi; minimum permitted knot spacing for winter nets 55 mm
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (10.11 - 31.12)
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 10.5)
By decision of the ELY Centre, the minimum knot size for winter fishing under the ice in Pielesi, Nurmesjärvi, Lautiainen, Rukavesi and Viekijärvi is 55 mm, but fishing with gillnets is allowed. POSELY/1538/2021, 11.11.2021. Further information: www.pielisenkarjalankalatalousalue.net - Pielinen region
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
Pielise area; following the river basins Pielise a (4.41), Juuanjoki va (4.45), Valtimonjoki va (4.46), Saramojoki va (4.47) and Viekijoki va (4.48). - Pielisen-Karelian fishing zone; catch quota for fat-finned trout (1 trout per fisherman per day)
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
In the Pielisen-Karelia fishing area, a maximum of one (1) fat-finned trout may be caught per fisherman per day. The catch quota is valid in migratory fish waters according to Section 64 of the Fisheries Act (379/2015) and Section 11 of the Fisheries Decree (1360/2015), which are, in addition to the water areas referred to in Section 64(1) of the Fisheries Act, constructed river and stream water bodies where migratory fish occur. However, the catch quota does not apply to trout caught in a stream, pond or lake without migratory access, in accordance with Article 1 of the Fisheries Regulation. The catch quota for fat-cut trout applies to all types of fishing and fishing methods, fishing with the permission of the owner of the water area or the fishing zone and also fishing under public fishing rights. The catch quota also applies to all categories of fishermen, both recreational and commercial. Decision of the ELY Centres of 21 June 2022 (POSELY/1892/2022, LAPELY/3267/2022). Further information: www.pielisenkarjalankalatalousalue.net - Lower Pielisjoki and Iiksenjoki
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
The water catchment areas of the lower Pielis River (4.33) and the lower Iis River (4.36). - Autumn closure of the lower Pielis River between Kuurnaan and Laurinvirra power plants - Pielisjokisu fishway; exceptional closure period
Exceptional protection period (1.8 - 31.10)
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (15.8 - 31.10)
Fishing is prohibited on the Pielis River from the Kuurna and Laurinvirra power plants to the mouth of the river up to the Kalmoniemi tip-Voiluoto line along the banks from 1 August until the end of 31 October (so-called autumn closure). The Pielisjokisu fishway on the Pyhäselkä is included in the closed area up to the banks. The prohibition does not apply to crayfishing, catfishing or shore-based angling and spearing as defined in Article 4 of the Fisheries Act. Fishing for fatty-fleshed lake salmon and fatty-fleshed trout is permitted from 1 November, by way of derogation from the closure period laid down in the Fisheries Regulation. Netting is also permitted in the river basin from 1 November, in derogation from the closed period (15 August to 30 November) under Article 12 of the Fisheries Regulation, inter alia, in accordance with the decisions of the owners of the water area. Fishing is also restricted in the areas of the Kuurna and Laurinvirra power stations and in the rapids and streams of the Pielis River throughout the year. In addition, fishing in the Pielisjokisu fishway is prohibited all year round with static gear (e.g. nets, traps, lines), although catfish and crab pots are allowed. Decision POSELY/3311/2021 of the ELY Centre, 14.12.2021. For more information: www.orivedenkalatalousalue.fi - River Pielis
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights (KalL § 7; angling, spearfishing and lure fishing based on a fishing fee or age) are prohibited in the rapids and stream areas of the Pielisjoki River in accordance with § 4(4) of the Fisheries Act. Determination of rapids and stream areas of the most important migratory fish water bodies in North Karelia in accordance with Article 64 of the Fisheries Act (379/2015); POSELY Decision 1300/5715-2016 (12 June 2017). In addition to the Joensuu city kiosks, the Utrankoski area and the Paukkajanvirra area in the Pielisjoki River have also been identified as designated rapids and stream areas by decision of the ELY Centre (POSELY/67/5715-2020, 11.3.2020). - River Pielisjoki; Rahkeenvesi-Koukkuniemi - Pielisjokisuu, gillnetting less than 55 mm closed area during April, May and June
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.4 - 30.6)
Fishing with nets with a mesh size of less than 55 mm is prohibited during April, May and June on the Pielis River between Rahkeenvesi; from the southern end of Koukkuniemi almost perpendicularly across the riverbed to the tip of Rahkeenvaaranniemi - Pielisjokisuu, including the fishway, in order to protect the downstream migration of smolts from Lower Koitajoki and Laurinvirra, among others. Decision of the ELY Centre POSELY/3311/2021, 14.12.2021. Further information: www.orivedenkalatalousalue.fi. - River Pielisjoki; Uimasalmi bridge - Pielisjokisuu, no coho line fishing allowed
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing by means of a hook and line set near the surface or in the water is prohibited on the entire Pielis River, between the Uimasalmi Bridge - Pielisjokisuu, including the fishway. The prohibition is based on Article 14 of the Fisheries Regulation (1360/2015) for the Rahkeenvede and Article 68 of the Fisheries Act (379/2015) for the Pielisjokisu fishway. ELY Centre Decision POSELY/3311/2021, 14.12.2021. For further information, see www.orivedenkalatalousalue.fi. - River Rauanjoki-River Aisusjoki
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights (KalL § 7; angling, spearfishing and lure fishing based on the fishing fee or age) are prohibited in the rapids and stream areas according to § 4(4) of the Rauanjoki-Aisusjoki Fisheries Act. Determination of rapids and stream areas of the most important migratory fish water bodies in North Karelia in accordance with Article 64 of the Fisheries Act (379/2015); POSELY Decision 1300/5715-2016 (12 June 2017). - Säynejoki mill dam
All fishing prohibited (dam/fish passage) (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing may not be carried out in a canal leading to a power station or other installation, or within 100 metres below a dam built across a watercourse (KalL § 71, paragraph 2). - River Tuopanjoki
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights (KalL § 7; angling, spearfishing and lure fishing based on a fishing fee or age) are prohibited in the rapids and stream areas of the Tuopanjoki River in accordance with § 4(4) of the Fisheries Act. Determination of rapids and stream areas of the most important migratory fish waters in North Karelia in accordance with Article 64 of the Fisheries Act (379/2015); POSELY Decision 1300/5715-2016 (12 June 2017). - Vaikkojoki-Juojärvi fishing area river crab 10 cm
Exceptional catch size (1.1 - 31.12)
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
river crab 10 cm ELY Centre decision POSELY/2960/2022, 20.1.2023. Further information: vaikkojoki-juojarvenkalatalousalue.fi - Vaikkojärvi and Kajoonjärvi areas
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
The catchment areas Vaikkojärvi va (4.75) and Kajoonjärvi va (4.76). - River Venejoki-River Kalliojoki
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
General fishing rights (KalL § 7; angling, spearing and lure fishing based on a fishing fee or age) are prohibited in the rapids and stream areas of the Venejoki and Kalliojoki rivers in accordance with § 4(4) of the Fisheries Act. Determination of rapids and stream areas of the most important migratory fish water bodies in North Karelia in accordance with Article 64 of the Fisheries Act (379/2015); POSELY Decision 1300/5715-2016 (12 June 2017). - Lake Viinijärvi area
Migratory fish waters (1.1 - 31.12)
Lake Viinijärvi va (4.35). - Lake Viinijärvi, minimum catch size of pike perch 45 cm
Exceptional catch size (1.1 - 31.12)
The minimum catch size of a cow in the main basin of Lake Viinijärvi is 45 cm. Decision of the ELY Centre POSELY/1001/2022, 20.4.2022. Further information: viinijarvenkalatalousalue.fi - Lake Viinijärvi; recreational catch quota for fat-finned trout (1 trout per fisherman per day)
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
For recreational fishing in Lake Viinijärvi, a maximum of one (1) fat-finned trout may be caught per angler per day. ELY Centre Decision POSELY/1001/2022, 20.4.2022. A catch quota for lake trout (1 fish per fisherman per day) is also in force in Lake Viinijärvi in accordance with Article 4 of the Fishing Regulation (1360/2015). Further information: viinijarvenkalatalousalue.fi - Lake Viinijärvi; free and fin-fish limit (max. 10) per boat
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
Fishing on Lake Viinijärvi is permitted with a maximum of ten (10) rods and lures per crew at any one time. This restriction applies to lure fishing with the permission of the owner of the fishing area and/or water area and to lure fishing under the general fishing right (age or management fee) of Article 7 of the Fisheries Act. If double or twin nets are used for fishing, the number of freed days is reduced accordingly, subject to a maximum of ten (10) nets. ELY Centre Decision POSELY/2988/2023, 1.12.2023. Further information: viinijarvenkalatalousalue.fi - Lake Viinijärvi; knot size restrictions for gillnets
Economic Development Centres decision on restricting fishing (1.1 - 31.12)
The minimum permitted mesh size is 55 mm (irrespective of the depth of the water area) for under-ice fishing, 55 mm for open water fishing in waters of five (5) metres and deeper, and 80 mm for surface and intermediate fishing. The knot size restrictions do not apply to gillnets. ELY Centre Decision POSELY/1001/2022, 20.4.2022. Further information: viinijarvenkalatalousalue.fi
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