Fishing permits explained

Angling with a rod and line Fishing Permits

If you are planning to do fishing while in Finland, you need to be aware of the necessary fishing permits you may need. If you will be fishing with a rod and line only in summer or ice-fishing with the same basic equipment in winter, you do not need a permit, but if you will be using any other equipment, you will probably need to acquire the correct documents that allow you to do so. Firstly you need to pay for the correct fishing management fee and secondly you need the actual fishing permit.

Fishing Management Fee:

The fishing management fee of about €20 for a year or €6 for seven days can be paid in any Finnish bank using an ordinary bank giro form. Some post offices also process the payments. The seven day fishing period will be calculated either from the date of your payment or from any other date you specify at the time of payment. People who are under 18 or over 65 years old, as well as those who will merely assist in fishing, rather than handle the fishing equipment at the time of fishing themselves, do not have to pay the fee. The receipt of your payment needs to be in your possession at all times when you go fishing.

Actual Fishing Permit:

The actual fishing permit can be acquired by two means. It can be obtained directly from the relevant owner of the water area you wish to fish in, or you can obtain the permit from the relevant county or province, where you will be fishing. The provincial fishing permit fees are roughly the same as the fishing management fees and can be paid in the same way in any bank or in some of the post offices.

Fishing Permits from the Cabin Owners:

In many cases, the owners of your rented cabin will be able to assist in organising the necessary fishing documents for you. In some cabins, the documents are even included in your rental price. Please ask for details before the beginning of your rental period, if you are unsure of what documentation you will need, and we will contact the owner of the cabin on your behalf for further information.

Find out more about the fishing permits and how to pay by visiting www.ahven.net.

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