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Fishing permits for state-owned waters

  • Permit or other obligation
  • Nationwide except the Åland Islands
  • Public service

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 purch ...

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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.

To whom and on what terms

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.


Deadline

The sales period for permits varies by permit type and area.

Processing time

Permits are generally valid immediately after purchase.

Period of validity

The validity period of permits varies by permit type and area.

The service is provided by

Metsähallitus

Responsible for the service

Metsähallitus
Text edited by: Metsähallitus
Updated: 12/1/2026