Perch Jig Fishing - 4-Hour Experience on Lake Höytiäinen

📍 Starting Point: Kontiolahti Harbor (the starting location may change depending on weather conditions)⏳ Duration 4 hours✅ Includes Guide services, use of the boat, insurance for the trip, safety equipment, and high-quality fishing gear

Schedule:🕘 Gathering and Preparation (0845-0900 AM)

Arriving at the departure point and meeting the guide

A brief introduction to safety and fishing gear

Putting on life jackets and starting the trip

🛥️ Transfer to Fishing Spots (09:00-0930 AM)

Boating to the best fishing areas of the day

Learning jig fishing techniques and the best tricks with the guide

🎣 Perch Jig Fishing (09:30-1245 PM)

Active fishing with the assistance of the guide

Trying different lures and techniques

Optionally enjoying snacks or landing on an island

⚓ Return and End of the Day (12:45-130 PM)

Handling and packing the catch to take home

Returning to the starting harbor and wrapping up the trip

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

Adults

Daily Price15€ / DayWeekly Price30€ / WeekSeasonal Price50€ / Season

Minors

Daily Price7.5€ / DayWeekly Price15€ / WeekSeasonal Price25€ / Season

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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