Fishing permits for state-owned waters
View connections →Angling permits, trap permits and crayfishing permits for state-owned waters.
Published by: Metsähallitus · Government organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: Finland, excluding Åland
About this service
Description
Fishing permits for state-owned waters are issued by Metsähallitus. The fishing permits are divided according to the fishing method. An angling permit allows lure fishing, fly fishing, ice fishing or hook and line fishing, depending on the terms of the permit area. With a trap permit, you can fish with nets or traps, and with a crayfishing permit, you can catch crayfish. The permit is always purchased for a specific permit area.
Metsähallitus’ fishing destinations are usually special areas where fishing cannot be done with the fisheries management fee alone. For trap fishing, fishing with multiple rods and crayfishing in state-owned waters, a separate fishing permit from Metsähallitus is required in addition to the fisheries management fee.
In addition to these permits, Metsähallitus grants fishing permits for local residents in Enontekiö, Inari and Utsjoki.
How to use it
The easiest way to purchase a fishing permit is to do it at Eräluvat.fi online service. Alternatively, the permit can be purchased by calling the Eräluvat telephone service at 020692424 or by visiting a sales point: https://www.eraluvat.fi/en/contact-us/permit-sales-points.
Conditions
Catch quotas, protection periods and other restrictions vary by permit type and area. Please review the permit area information and permit terms carefully when purchasing a permit.
Fee details
The prices of fishing permits vary by permit type and area.
The exception is the fishing permit for local residents in Enontekiö, Inari and Utsjoki, which is free of charge.
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