LEVI'S BEST FISH TALES

In Levi and its surrounding areas, there are many lakes, ponds, rivers and small streams. All of them are suitable for fishing, below is a list of the well-stocked, best fishing waters to go.

To go fishing, you need

• a valid local fishing license
• the receipt of the fishing management payment

The fishing management fee

In addition to the local fishing license, you need a receipt (with your name on it) of having paid the fishing management fee to the state. The fishing management payment is made to the bank account Nordea IBAN FI17 16603000101496, BIC NDEAFIHH. The recipient is the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Finland. The fishing management fee costs 22 € for a calendar year or 7 € for 7 days.

The fishing management fee is a tax-like fee payable to the State. The collected funds are used to benefit fishers and fishing waters in different ways. According to the law, every person between the ages of 18 and 64 who practices fishing other than angling or jigging, need to pay the fishing management fee. The fee is individual and it must be paid before fishing.

Further information about fishing licenses is available on the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry website at www.mmm.fi .

FISHING LICENSES FROM THE LEVI TOURIST OFFICE

The licenses available from the Levi Tourist Office

• Sirkka-Köngäs area
• Immeljärvi lake
• Ounasjoki river
• Metsähallitus Fishing licenses: E.g. Tornion-Muonionjoki rivers, Pyhäjärvi lake, Kapsajoki river, Aakenusjoki river

THE SIRKKA-KÖNGÄS FISHING LICENSE

The fishing season: year-round
Price: 7€/day (24 h), 15€/week, 25€/month, and 40€/calendar year. The fishing license is personal.
For sale: at Sirkan Kauppa grocery store and from the Levi Tourist Office where maps are also available when buying a license

The Sirkka-Köngäs fishing license encompasses an extensive area, the most common fish species in brackets:

• Lakes Levijärvi and Sirkkajärvi (perch, pike, whitefish)
• River Levijoki (brown trout, grayling, trout, whitefish)
• Lake Munajärvi in Köngäs village (pike, perch, whitefish)
• Lake Rautusjärvi in Rautuskylä village (pike, perch, whitefish)
• River Kulkujoki downwards from Veitservasa (brown trout, grayling)
• River Loukinen downwards from the branch of River Kapsajoki (trout, grayling, whitefish)
• River Ounasjoki downwards from Kuortanokoski up to Torpaniva (grayling, trout, whitefish, pike)
• River Kapsajoki downwards from Alalaki (trout, grayling, brown trout)
• River Lismajoki

RIVER OUNASJOKI

Location: The River Ounasjoki originates from Lake Ounasjärvi in Enontekiö and joins the river Kemijoki in Rovaniemi.
Fishing season: all year round, trout fishing is not allowed between 11.9-15.11.
License price: 10 €/day, 20 €/week, and 40 €/season. Family license: price x 1.5 including 2 adults and children from the same household. Community license for a group of 10 or larger groups (20% discount).
For sale: e.g. Levi Tourist Office, Sirkan Kauppa grocery store, Spa Hotel Levitunturi
Restrictions: No catch quota. Minimum size: grayling 30cm and trout 40cm.

Ounasjoki is the longest river in Finland kept in its natural state. The unspoilt river is nearly 300 km long. Large rapids in the upper course include Raattamakoski, Mertakoski, Puksukoski, Tuomikoski, Pierkukoski, Tepasto and Köngäs. The rapid Riikonkoski, located above the municipality of Kittilä, is one the most famous and well-stocked rapids in Ounasjoki.

The fishing area in River Ounasjoki starts in Sinettä, by the southern border of the fishing area of the Tapionkylä Fishing Association. This marks the end of the region potentially affected by power plants. In its natural state the river presents rapids and still waters. The northern boundary of the fishing area lies at the border between the municipalities of Kittilä and Enontekiö. Most local fishing associations are included in the joint license but please double-check when buying your license. The joint license allows you to fish in the main riverbeds, but not in the tributaries. With the license, the following types of fishing are allowed from the shore or a boat: trolling, casting and fly-fishing. According to the fishing law, ice-fishing is free of charge for everybody. Catches include mainly grayling, trout, whitefish and pike. The biggest lake trout caught weighed in at 9 kg. Every summer trout weighing around 4-6 kg are caught.

LAKE IMMELJÄRVI

Location: Sirkka village in Kittilä, west of Levi fell.
Fishing season: all year round
License price: 12 €/day, 40 €/week, and 120 €/calendar year (end of the calendar year). License is personal.
For sale: e.g. Levi Tourist Office, Sirkan Kauppa grocery store, Spa Hotel Levitunturi and Immelmökit.
Catch quota: Max. 3 salmonids license/day.
Restrictions: Two fishing rods per license, rods have to be within arm's reach. The fishing license is required also for ice fishing.
Boat rental: Immelmökit, Kioski Saunabaari and Reijo Tiensuu (Kirstin Hieronta massage)

Immeljärvi, a 1,6 km long Lake is located between the Kätkätunturi and Levitunturi fells near Levi centre. What attracts fishermen is the regular restocking of trouts and grayling. Both trout and graylings thrive in this cold-water lake, which at its deepest measures 10 meters. The biggest officially weighed lake trout was 5.620kg.

Fishing is allowed with lure, fly, angle and jig from a boat. Motorboats are, however, not allowed. Keeping your own boat in the area or fishing from the shore is only allowed upon the landowner's permission.

RIVER KAPSAJOKI (Metsähallitus license)

Location: Northern side of the Köngäs-Pokka road in Kittilä (from Korpela). The fishing area is 30 km long.
Fishing season: all year round, trout fishing is not allowed between 11.9-15.11.
License price: 8 €/3hours, 10 €/day, and 30 €/week, 50 €/season. 50% discount for the children under 18 years old and the under 15 years old can fish on their parents’ license to the same fishing quota. The Family license costs double the individual price and allows double fishing quota. Please Note! The area south downwards from Alalaki requires the Sirkka-Köngäs fishing license. Sirkka-Köngäs license: 7 €/ day, 15 €/week, 25 €/month and 40 € / calendar year (end of the calendar year).
Restrictions: Two fishing rods per license, rods have to be within arm's reach.
For sale: Levi Tourist Office

The river Kapsajoki is famous for its abundant catches of trout. The fishing flourished after 1994 when timber floating was ended. It belongs to the recreational fishing waters of Metsähallitus. Kapsajoki is ideal for casting and fly-fishing.

Canoeing down Kapsajoki is an excellent way to explore the shore. The paddling in the river is easy and allows for a pleasant route for a few days' fishing trip.

RIVER AAKENUSJOKI (Metsähallitus license)

Location: West of Kittilä municipality. It joins the river Ounasjoki near the centre of Kittilä.
Fishing season: all year round, trout fishing is not allowed between 11.9-15.11.
License price: 20 €/week, 40 €/calendar year (family-specific). Youth license for under 18 years old (personal) 6€/week, 15€/calendar year.
Catch quota: Max. 3 salmonids license/day.
For sale: Levi Tourist Office

River Aakenusjoki runs by the foot of the fell Aakenustunturi between Kittilä and Ylläs. The main catch is trout, grayling and whitefish have also been caught. The best fishing spots can be easily reached by car.

LAKE PYHÄJÄRVI (Metsähallitus license)

Location: Lake Pyhäjärvi lies 25km from Kittilä in the direction of Äkäslompolo (Aakenuksentie road).
Fishing season: all year round, trout fishing is not allowed between 11.9-15.11.
License price: summer season 8 €/3 hours, 10 €/day, and 30 €/week. 50% discount for the children under 18 years old and the under 15 years old can fish on their parents’ license to the same fishing quota. The Family license costs double the individual price and allows double fishing quota. License required also for ice fishing.
Catch quota: Max. 1 salmonid / 3 hours license and max. 3 salmonids / a day / a day or week license.
Restrictions: Two fishing rods per license, outboard motor is not allowed (neither electric motor), it is prohibited to store own boat on the shore. The fishing license is required also for ice fishing.
Good to know: Rental boats available.
For sale: Levi Tourist Office

Located between the Pyhätunturi and Aakenustunturi fells. Lake Pyhäjärvi with its crystal clear water provides a beautiful setting to fish large trout and grayling lurking in the depths. The lake area is 90 hectares and the deepest point is over 30 meter.

A path runs around the lake and there are Lappish "kota" teepees and "laavu" lean-in-shelter on the shore. Own private boat can be launched at the boat ramp on the north side of the lake. Ice-fishing is very popular here during early winter and late spring. The ideal trolling and casting periods are early summer and late autumn just before the lake freezes.

LAKE KIVIJÄRVI

Location: Kivijärvi is located 32 km from Levi, by the fell Pallastunturi.
Good to know: private lake, enquiries: Kinos Safaris tel. +358 50 403 2000.

Lake Kivijärvi is located 32 km from Levi, close to the fell Pallastunturi. The lake is surrounded by Lapland's wilderness and fells. There are two Lappish "kota" teepees by the lake where you can cook your fresh catch.

It's possible to buy a fishing license for a recreational fishing or book a guided tour. A wilderness cabin north of the lake is available for overnight or longer stays. In summer, the lake is easily reached by car in summer and by snowmobile in winter.

Kivijärvi, with its clear water and stony bottom, is a 186 hectares large lake in its natural state. Catches are very versatile: vendace, whitefish, lake trout, pike, burbot and perch, to mention just a few. Types of fishing: fishing with a seine, pole fishing, troll fishing, torch fishing and ice-fishing.

Levi Tourist Information

Levi Tourist Office                                
Myllyjoentie 2, 99130 Levi
Tel. +358 600 550 134 (0,8€/min+local charge, charge for queueing)
Fax.. +358(0)16 643 469
 levi.info @ levi.fi

Open until 2.6.

Mon-Fri 9.00 – 16.30

3.6. – 31.8.

Mon – Fri 9.00 – 19.00

Sat – Sun 11.00 – 16.00

Midsummer´s Eve: Fri 21.6 at 9.00 – 16.30.

Autumn time( From 1.9.)

Mon– Fri 9.00 – 16.30, Sat – Sun 11.00 16.00