Vessels with an overall length of more than 10 metres that fish Baltic herring and sprat or cod must apply for a fishing licence from the Economic Development Centre before starting fishing activities.
Do the following
Complete the printable form.
Submit the form to the Economic Development Centre of Southwest Finland as an attachment to the general service form. The form can also be submitted by post, by email, or in person.
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To whom and on what terms
Only fishing vessels that fish Baltic herring and sprat or cod are required to apply for the licence.
Deadline
A fishing licence must be applied for before starting fishing activities.
Processing time
The Southwest Finland Economic Development Centre makes the decision immediately upon receipt of the application.
Period of validity
The fishing licence for Baltic herring and sprat is valid for five years, and the fishing licence for cod is valid for one year at a time.
The service is provided by
Economic Development Centre of Southwest FinlandOther responsible organisations
Economic Development Centre of Southeast Finland, Economic Development Centre of Northern Finland, Economic Development Centre of Inland Finland, Economic Development Centre of South Ostrobothnia, Economic Development Centre of Lapland, Economic Development Centre of Southwest Finland, Economic Development Centre of Ostrobothnia, Economic Development Centre of Eastern Finland, Economic Development Centre of Central Finland, Economic Development Centre of UusimaaResponsible for the service
Economic Development Centre
Text edited by: Economic Development Centre
Updated: 28/1/2026