Fishing | Koli & Lieksa

The shady riverbanks along the fast-flowing river and rapids in Ruunaa attract anglers year after year to try their luck. The vast Lake Pielinen and countless other lakes, rivers and ponds offer year-round fishing opportunities. A speciality in Lieksa is Musta Mäntyjärvi – a lake with giant pikes.

Ruunaa Rapids

Ruunaa Rapids offer thrilling fishing experiences along the fast-flowing waters. What could be better than an evening by a campfire, enjoying freshly caught fish. Besides fishing, you can also go white-water rafting and hiking along the versatile routes in Ruunaa.

Ruunaa is suitable for both beginners and experts, there is plenty of space for everybody, or you can enjoy your other outdoor hobbies with your friends or family. At Neitikoski there is an accessible route, which enables wheelchair users and families with pushchairs to go fishing an up close to the rapids. Read more about fishing at Ruunaa Rapids and permits at Nationalparks.fi
Fishing permits for Ruunaa

Änäkäinen

The pristine Änäkäinen permit area is situated in the northern part of Lieksa area by Kivivaara Road on pine tree covered ridges. There are numerous ponds and lakes in the area and the sturdy row of anti-tank stones which are part of the Salpa Line defence line from WWII give the area a military historic air.

The most popular fishing spot in Änäkäinen is Lake Saarijärvi, a perfect lake to catch rainbow trout. Other catch includes sizeable perch and pike. The surrounding trails and campfire sites make Änäkäinen an ideal destination for the whole family.
Fishing permits for Änäkäinen

Lieksanjoki

Lieksanjoki River, part of Vuoksi waterway, ends in Lake Pielinen and gets most of its water from Russian side of the eastern border. Lieksanjoki River fishing permit area is large, and the target species include pikeperch, common whitefish, ide, pike and perch. Near Ruunaa Hiking Area it is also possible to catch planted rainbow and brown trout.
Fishing permits for Lieksanjoki

Pielinen

Lake Pielinen, the fourth largest lake in Finland, is a versatile and wilderness-like lake. Pielinen in perfect for, for example, trolling and in the winter for winter net fishing. Native fish species in Lake Pielinen are perch, pikeperch, pike, common whitefish and grayling. Planted species include salmon, brown trout and arctic char.
Fishing permits for Lake Pielinen

Lake Suomunjärvi

Beautiful Lake Suomunjärvi with its sandy beaches offers not only great hiking but also fishing. In Lake Suomunjärvi you can catch for example vendace, common whitefish and big perch. A proper campfire meal is made from your freshly caught fish.

Suomunjärvi is in Patvinsuo National Park, so you should check beforehand what kind of permits you need. Read more about fishing in Lake Suomunjärvi.

Everyman’s right

In Finland we all, both residents and visitors, have a right to enjoy nature and at the same time we have a responsibility take of it. Everyman’s right determines what you can and cannot do. In additions, protected areas have rules and regulations which you should check out in advance.

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lieksa

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Natural sites

Ruunaa Hiking Area

Wild white waters and fun for the family.

Ruunaa Rapids

Änäkäinen

Lieksanjoki

Pielinen

Lake Suomunjärvi

Everyman’s right

Ruunaa Hiking Area

Patvinsuo National Park

Paateri

Reposuo

Lieksa Cultural Centre

Pieni Ritojärvi

Trails near and far

Ukonsärkkä

Änäkäinen

Änäkäinen Recreational Forest

Vorna Museum Road

Churches in Lieksa

Kontiovaara-Ulkkasärkät scenic road

Mätäsvaara

Rajaperinnetalo – Border guarding heritage house in Lieksa

Rukajärvi Centre

Monola Granary

TalliGalleria

Pielinen Museum

Rukajärvi Road

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