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Fishing

Helsinki is a maritime city with good fishing facilities. Explore Helsinki’s fishing grounds, the best fishing spots and fishing permits and rules. 

On this site

Helsinki’s fishing waters
Water areas in Helsinki and a map of fishing waters, tips on fishing spots
Fishing permits and prices
Instructions on when you need a fishing permit, purchasing a permit and prices
Fishing regulations
Guidelines for fishing in fishing waters, nature reserves and the Vanhankaupunginkoski rapids, and restrictions on fishing
Fisheries control and info
Fisheries control in Helsinki and contact information
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Photo: Konsta Linkola

Going fishing? Remember to bring your fishing permit with you.

Always carry your fishing permit with you when you go fishing. Tip: Take copies of the permits and place them in your car, lure pack, wallet and fishing jacket pocket. If the permit is only in digital form, make sure that your phone has battery remaining. 

Read more about fishing permits

External resources

Ahven.net – comprehensive information on fishing
City of Vantaa fishing page
City of Espoo fishing page

You might be interested in

Finnish Federation for Recreational Fishing
Guidelines for responsible fishing at Eräluvat.fi
National fishing guides directory

You can also find this page at hel.fi/fishing