Koli is situated on the shores of Lake Pielinen, 90 000 hectares of fishing dreams come true. Among others, there are salmon, zander, perch, pike, bream and vendace. Hook-and-line fishing are included in what are called ‘everyman’s rights’, and involve no payments or licences; but there are restrictions on where these rights apply. In the winter time ice-fishing is very popular, and there are no licences needed for hook-and-line angling.

For other types of fishing such as use of lures, flies, nets and so on, a licence is necessary. It’s best to ask locally about the current regulations, and ask about exceptions if you’re under 18 years or over 65. The nationwide fishing management fee costs € 22 per year or € 7 per week. In addition you need a local fishing permit. It’s possible to buy the local fishing permits at Koli Info, the nationwide fee can be purchased on the Internet, more detailed information at http://www.ahven.net/english/.

Eino Nuutinen, +358 40 776 3435

Fishing trips on Lake Pielinen starting from Koli Harbour. Duration from two hours to all day.


Future Freetime, tel + 358 13-674 201, or kopravaara@futurefreetime.fi


Fishing trip to Valkealampi pool. For the individual fisherman - all you need for a day’s fishing: permits, rod, hook-and-line from the Koli Freetime Centre, about 15 minutes drive from Koli village. Price 30€/person includes a soup lunch, coffee, sauna, and boat rental. Further payment for state fishing permit is 7€/7 days. Bookings the previous day.


Metsänväki, tel. + 358 400 966 524

takes you on fishing trips by motor boat on Lake Pielinen, departures from Nurmes, by arrangement also from Koli.