Rules and regulations

The poles marking the limits of the fishing area

On the two sides of the area, there is a series of poles on the land, 2 metres long and with colour markings. The colour-marked poles indicate the change from one fishing type to another. In addition to consulting the map in the instruction and rule book, fishers moving around in the Central Kymi Special Fishing Licence Area can use the colour codes to detect the change. This lessens the risk of fishing in a forbidden fishing type area.

Fishing ban signs

There are locations in the area where general fishing is forbidden. The banned areas have been marked with signs on the land.

Rule and instruction brochure

A brochure including a map of the licence area and the rules of the area has been produced for customers of the Central Kymi Special Fishing Licence Area. It is the purpose of the brochure to provide instructions, information, assistance and a map for holders of the fishing licence. The brochure notes the authority governing the area; the general rules for the area; additional rules for different types of fishing; the minimum sizes for the fish caught in the area; a map of the area; licence prices and selling points; parking spaces; and the basic services in the area. Those who fish in the area must follow the rules and limitations set out in the brochure or risk losing their right to fish immediately.

Rules and regulations

These fishing rules are in force in the Central Kymi Special Fishing Licence Area, which has been arranged for recreational fishing use by the owners of the waters.

1. Fishing is possible in the Central Kymi Special Fishing Licence Area subject to the terms and limitations presented in this guide. Other fishing is not allowed in the area. This does not cover angling and jigging in locations where it is not forbidden according to §8 of the Finnish Fishing Act (Kalastuslaki). Angling and jigging is forbidden in the rapids and streams of the area, because the area has been nominated under the law as waters rich in salmon and whitefish.
2. Fishers must purchase a special fishing licence for the Central Kymi Special Fishing Licence Area. The licence cannot be handed over to another person. It must be shown to the fishing warden on demand. Fishers between the ages of 18 and 64 must in addition have a receipt proving their payment of the state fishing licence fee.
3. Fishing must be done using a lure with a clear movement. Using hooks deliberately intended to trap the fish from the outside is forbidden. Fish ensnared elsewhere than the mouth have to be released back in the river.
4. The maximum allowed hook size is no. 6 when fishing with a tube fly; no. 2, 1 to 3-forked hook size when fishing with a troll.
5. In fishing from a boat, 2 rods per fishing licence can be used. A maximum of 4 rods can be used in one boat.
6. Spinning is allowed only in the locations reserved for the purpose. The locations are marked on the map. The markings are done in green on the map and by sign poles on land.
7. Fishing from rowboats is allowed only in the locations reserved for the purpose. The areas are marked in yellow on the map and by sign poles on land. Fishing using a motor is forbidden in the harling areas.
8. Fishing from boats using a motor is allowed only in the locations reserved for the purpose. The areas are marked in blue on the map and by sign poles on land. In the trolling areas, fishing is also allowed from rowboats without a motor.
9. Fishers with physical disabilities have the right to reserve one place for the duration of the entire fishing event. Other fishers must give up their places if it is not possible for fishers with physical disabilities to fish elsewhere.
10. Fishers are obligated to notify all their catch in the catch diaries of the fishing areas (grill and café Inksan Luksu, shop and café Susikoski) or by text message to 044 9177 975. All the released fish must also be notified in the catch diary.
11. A 6-hour licence entitled the holder to take one salmonoid fish (salmon, trout, rainbow trout, grayling). The other licences entitle the holder to take 2 salmonoid fishes per 24 hours. The catch quota for pike-perch is 4 per 24 hours of fishing.
12. The right to fish will expire at the end of the time period covered by the licence.
13. Between 16 November and 30 April, all salmon and trout caught in spawning dress must be released immediately without damage to them.
14. All fishing is forbidden in the rapids and streams between 1 October and 15 November, due to the salmonoid fish close season.
15. The rules and the fishing licences are monitored by the area's own fishing wardens; the authorities of the Southwest Finland Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment; and the police.
16. Minimum sizes of fish: Salmon 60 cm, trout 50 cm, grayling 40 cm, pike-perch 45 cm.
17. Litter, waste and harmful items (such as broken glass, hooks and lines) must not be left in the environment. Fishers bear the responsibility for removing them from nature. It is not allowed to make open fires in the area, except in a location set out for the purpose or in a lean-to (laavu).
18. Vehicles must be parked in the P areas marked on the map of the fishing area.
19. Launching and withdrawal of boats is allowed in the locations marked on the map of the fishing area. Use of one’s own boat is allowed in the area. The boat must not be stored in the area without permission of the owner of the land area.
20. Fishers will move around and fish in the area on their own responsibility. They have an obligation to redress any possible damage incurred. Fishers must avoid moving in areas other than the licence area.
21. The spinning, harling and motorboat fishing locations have special rules. These can be seen below.
22. Fishing is forbidden for a radius of 50 metres from residential buildings, saunas and other similar buildings where fishing may cause disturbance. Fishing is also forbidden for a radius of 50 metres from marked standing snares. Fishing is forbidden below the Ankkapurha dam area, until the line marked on the map in red. The limit runs at the islet in the middle and the electric line leading to Inkeroinen. Trolling is not possible in the spinning area on the Anjala side (green area).
23. Fishers under age 18 or over age 64 have the right to a 50% reduction on the fishing licence prices of the Central Kymi Special Fishing Area. The right to the reduction must be proved. Children under age 10 may fish for free if accompanied by an adult who holds a licence.
24. Non-compliance with the fishing rules will result in immediate cancellation of the right to fish.
25. Licence control in the area has been arranged through the party administering the area.

Special rules for the spinning locations

1. The general rules of the Central Kymi Special Fishing Licence Area must be followed when fishing. In addition, the following conditions must be followed in the locations.
2. When a casting weight is used, the weight must not exceed 70 g. The weight line must have a minimum tensile strength of 15 kg; the weight cannot be made of lead. Casting must not be directed at buildings, people, boats, etc.
3. The fishing turns must be rotated so that one fisher does not take more than 15 minutes at a time.

Special rules for the rowboat fishing locations

Note! Fishing is not allowed in the water area of the water airfield on the west bank of Ristolanvuolle (see map).

1. The general rules of the Central Kymi Special Fishing Licence Area must be followed when fishing. In addition, the following conditions must be followed in the locations.
2. Using the motor in fishing situations is forbidden. Motors can however be used when moving from one location to another.
3. Spinning from the boat is forbidden.
4. Fishing from an anchored boat is forbidden.
5. The use of planers and tackles banned in the Finnish Fishing Act (Kalastuslaki) is forbidden.

Special rules for the motorboat trolling locations

1. The general rules of the Central Kymi Special Fishing Licence Area must be followed when fishing. In addition, the following conditions must be followed in the locations.
2. Fishing will take place from the boat, utilising the motor.
3. The use of tackles in the boat is allowed.
4. Fishing from an anchored boat is forbidden.
5. Spinning from a boat floating in the motorboat trolling location is allowed.
6. The use of planers and tackles banned in the Finnish Fishing Act (Kalastuslaki) is forbidden.
7. Motorboat trolling is forbidden at Piirteenkoski from 10 PM to 6 AM. The upper limit of the location is at the island of Lankinen and the lower part of the island of Hohdinsaari. The lower limit is at Matsoninniemi and the lower part of Huhdanniemi. (The area is marked on the map with a broken line.)