Kouvola, Karijärvi, Uimila

Driving instructions
When driving in the direction Kotka - Heinola on road 15, turn right from traffic sign to Rihu. In about 100 m turn right to the beach.

Fishing areas
Small fishing area with a boat ramp, jetty and a small sandy beach. There is also a WC and a Lapland style shelter for campfire (Kota), Reeds and water lilies grow near the beach. The water deepens gradually and is well suited for angling and spinning (approx. 25 m). Good place to start ice fishing in winter (from Rihuntie road right to the shore)

Fishing licence
Angling: no licence needed
spinning: For 18-64 yers old: Finnish state fishing licence fee + local or provincial lure fishing licence.

More information        
Kouvola tourist office Tel. +358 (0) 20 615 5295 (Customer Service)

Catch species        
Perch, Roach, Bleak, Bream, Pike

Minimum size        
Trout 50 cm,  Lake Salmon 50 cm, pike-perch 40 cm

Boat ramps        
On the same shore (rowing boats and small boats)

Accomodation    
Kestikartano Aurantola (country hotel) tel: +358 (0)5-386 164
Leinosen mökit (cottages), Jaala tel: +358 (0)400-550 080
Riihiniemen Lomamökit (holiday cottages), Jaala tel: +358 (0)400-255 855

Restaurants        
Kestikartano Aurantola (country hotel) tel: +358 (0)5-386 164
Vanha Kelo, Jaala tel: +358 (0)5-334 101
Restaurant Amanda, Selänpää tel: +358 (0)45-127 8675

Links
www.kouvola.fi
www.kalastus.com
www.ahven.net

Karijärvi, Uimila
47710 Kouvola