LäsäkoskiRules and permits

Rules and permits

Rules of Läsäkoski area

Before you head for the stream, please make sure that your fishing gear meets the rules of the Läsäkoski area.

– Fishing rights include accommodation unless otherwise stated. Fishing rights can be purchased as individual bookings, group bookings, pike fishing, or 5h morning or evening fishing without accommodation.

– Fishermen must receive a fishing permit and those staying overnight must fill in a travel declaration before they start fishing..

• Fishing should not commence until fishing rights have been confirmed.

• When applying for a fishing right, the fisherman must present a receipt for the payment of the state fisheries management fee.

• Fishing rights are personal.

Rapid areas:
Only fly fishing equipment is permitte.

Backwater areas:
In addition to fly fishing equipment, casting equipment is allowed.

Landing net:
The havas must have a knot-less design.

Hook:
Use barbless hooks or carefully press down the barb.
Maximum hook size is #2, with a maximum length of 11mm..

Fly:
only one single barbless hook per fly,
maximum two flies per rig.

Weight:
On the line or Fly, the maximum allowed splits of additional weight are 4mm or 1.0g.
The use of lead is prohibited.

Lure:
In backwater areas, only a three-pronged barbless hook is allowed.

Please check the map, fishing permit, and catch report to see where fishing is allowed and areas where fishing, wading, movement, and landing are prohibited.

Fishing area maps:

Spring period 1.3. – 31.5.2025
Middle Rapids (pdf)
Lower Rapids (pdf)

Summer season 1.6. – 31.8.2025
Middle Rapids (pdf)
Lower Rapids (pdf)

• All trout, lake salmon and grayling should be promptly and carefully released.
• Avoid unnecessary handling or lifting of fish from the water.
• If handling is necessary, use bare, wet hands
.

The Läsäkoski area is home to a wide variety of beach dwellers, both humans and animals. We hope that during your visit you will consider the general comfort of these residents and try to keep noise and disturbance to a minimum so that everyone can enjoy a peaceful environment.


Litter-free environment and respect for nature
:

We maintain the nature around the rapids clean and free from unnecessary litter.
Please take all your beverage cans, trash, cigarette butts, and fishing line remnants with you when you leave.

Do not leave human waste or feces in the environment. Ensure that the surroundings remain clean and beautiful after your visit.

Parking:

Allowed only in designated areas..

Campfires:

Campfires are permitted only in designated areas. Ensure that campfires are lit safely and responsibly

Camping:

Camping in the Läsäkoski area is prohibited..

Moving in the outdoor areas and accident insurance:

Moving in the outdoor areas, trails, boardwalks, and bridges is at your own risk. Visitors are responsible for their accident insurance during the visit.
Follow safety instructions and ensure your own safety.

If you encounter disturbances or have remarks regarding your visit, we kindly ask you to report them immediately to the following numbers:
Disturbances and remarks:

+358 41 511 9112
+358 45 206 8040


llegal fishing:

+358 41 511 9112
+358 45 206 8040
+358 44 263 6414

Fishing hours and closed seasons

Fishing hours
1.2. - 16.4.20254:00 PM - 4:00 PM
17.4. - 30.8.20254:00 PM - 1:00 PM
5 hour fishingat. 08:00 - 13:00 or 16:00 - 21:00 or 18:00 - 23:00
Closed seasons
20.4. - 31.8.2025Daily fishing ban from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
1.9. - 1.6.2025Wading is prohibited in spawning gravel beds and gravel bottoms. Please check the areas on the area map.
1.9. - 30.11.2025Trout closed season. The use of lures and flies suitable for catching trout is prohibited throughout the area.