JOINTLY OWNED FISHING WATERS IN THE SOTKAMO FISHERIES REGION
Several joint property management associations are responsible for managing the water areas in Sotkamo. There are also some water areas managed by Metsähallitus in the Sotkamo region.
The water areas managed by the local associations include the Kiimasjärvi lakes, the Sapsojärvi lakes, Lake Kiantajärvi, the Tenetinvirta channel, Lake Jormasjärvi, the Nuasjärvi–Rehja lake system, and the river stretch between the Katerma and Kallioinen hydropower plants.
PALTANIEMI–JORMUA JOINT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
The western part of Lake Rehja and Lake Kontinjärvi are part of the association’s fishing waters. The waters offer vendace for net fishers and pike, zander and salmonids for anglers.
There is good access to the water from the boat harbours at Petäisenniska and Kuluntalahti. Rehjansaari Island also has campfire sites and rental cottages.
Permits, prices and rules
Väinö Tolonen: +358 400 992 285
Koulutie 32, 89800 Kajaani, Finland
Jouko Härkönen: +358 44 567 4603
Polvilantie 134 A 1, 87500 Kajaani, Finland
Contact Information
Chairman: Heikki Punju
+358 50 372 2910,
JORMASKYLÄ JOINT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
The main lake areas are the southern part of Lake Nuasjärvi and Lake Jormasjärvi. Both offer excellent fishing for pike, zander, whitefish and vendace for both net fishers and rod anglers. The Jormasjoki and Tuhkajoki rivers are popular destinations for rapids fishing.
Permits, prices and rules
Contact Information
Chairman: Jarkko Mettala
+358 40 715 5454, jsmettala@gmail.com
Secretary: Jouni Korhonen
+358 447 133 257, jouni.korhonen@tilipalvelukorhonen.fi
NUASKYLÄ JOINT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
The main water areas include the northern part of Lake Nuasjärvi, the Tenetinvirta channel and part of Lake Pirttijärvi. Anglers can catch pike, perch and zander, as well as occasional trout. The fishing waters also include the lakes and ponds located north of Lake Nuasjärvi.
Permits, prices and rules
The association has waived permit fees for recreational fishing. However, please visit Kalalla Kainuussa for further information and complete the angler registration form.
Contact Information
Chairman: Pasi Tuomainen
+358 400 132 932, pasi.tuomainen61@gmail.com
Secretary: Marko Salminen
+358 440 284 999, marko.salminen@muikkusuomi.fi
YLISOTKAMO JOINT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
The association manages extensive lake areas along the Sotkamo waterway, including Lake Iso-Kiimanen, Lake Kaitainjärvi, the upper part of Lake Pirttijärvi, and parts of Lakes Sapsojärvi and Kiantajärvi.
The lakes offer vendace and whitefish for net and seine fishers, as well as pike, zander, perch and salmonids for rod anglers. Other lakes in the area include Lake Sotkamojärvi, Lake Sumsajärvi, Lake Tervajärvi and Lake Kusianjärvi.
The Kusianjoki River, which flows through forested areas, offers several rapids fishing spots. The river’s fish stocks are occasionally supplemented by stocking juvenile fish and catch-sized trout.
Permits, prices and rules
Contact Information
Chairman: Vesa Tolonen
+358 400 218 449
Secretary: Veijo Vartiainen
+358 40 732 7835, veijo.vartiainen@sotkamo.net
ONTOJOKI JOINT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
The association’s fishing waters are located below the Kallioinen hydropower plant, in Lake Kiikarilampi and Kurikkalahti Bay in Lake Iso-Kiimanen. The stretch of flowing water downstream of Lake Kiikarilampi is rich in fish and is well suited to trolling.
Contact Information and Fishing Permit Enquiries
Chairman: Pekka Hakkarainen
+358 40 411 4249 or +358 41 311 2843
ALA-SOTKAMO JOINT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
The association manages extensive lake areas along the Sotkamo waterway, including the western parts of Lakes Kiantajärvi and Sapsojärvi, part of Lake Pirttijärvi, the Tenetinvirta channel and the eastern end of Lake Nuasjärvi.
The lakes offer vendace and whitefish for net fishers, as well as pike, zander, perch and salmonids for rod anglers. Hoikanlampi Pond in Maaselkä is a put-and-take fishing destination maintained by the association. The small Kiantajoki River flows into Lake Kiantajärvi from the south.
Permit Sales
Hoikanlampi Pond Fishing Permits are also available by phone:
+358 50 354 4955 (Juha Lipponen)
Payment message: Hoikanlampi and the angler’s name
Payment method: MobilePay
Contact Information
Chairman: Oiva Korhonen
+358 40 732 8174, oiva.korhonen@sotkamo.net
TIPASOJA JOINT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
The Tipasoja association’s waters are mainly located along the river and lake systems of the Tipasjoki and Lontanjoki rivers, which flow alongside each other. These small rivers are popular destinations for rapids fishing.
The area also contains numerous ponds and small lakes. The largest lake is Lake Iso-Tipasjärvi. Popular ice-fishing destinations include Lakes Iso-Valkeinen and Pieni-Valkeinen, Lake Räätäjärvi and Lake Herttuajärvi.
Permit Sales
Välikosken Lomamökit / Jouni Okkonen: +358 400 280 687
Matti Niskanen: +358 400 585 774
Contact Information
Chairman: Jorma Niskanen
+358 400 655 64, jorma.s.a.niskanen@gmail.com
Secretary: Erkki Tervo
+358 44 038 8046, tervo.erkki@outlook.com
STATE-OWNED WATERS
The state owns numerous small lakes and waterways in the southern parts of Sotkamo, in the Laakajärvi, Maanselkä and Hiidenportti areas, as well as in the northern parts of Sotkamo.
For more information and fishing permits, visit Metsähallitus’ eraluvat.fi website.
