Kouvola, Niska-Suolajärvi lure fishing area

Driving instruction
When driving on road 15 in direction of Kotka-Heinola, turn a few kms before Jaala to the right (Tuohikotti/Verla/Selänpää). Then follow the signs for Verla to the middle of the village. There is a big parking area in the middle of the village and the ramp for small boats is at the north edge of the parking area.

Fishing area        
The lake surface area is about 1300 hectares. Joint permits  applies to the whole Niskajärvi and Suolajärvi lakes except for the south-east part of Suolajärvi. The water colour is slightly darker than the upstream water of Vuohijärvi. Check carefully for the exact authorised areas, and the rules from authorised licence dealers.

Catch species
Lake Salmon, Trout, Pike-perch

Minimum size
Trout 50 cm, Lake Salmon 50 cm, Pike-perch 37 cm

Lure fishing licence
For 18-64 yers old: Finnish state fishing licence fee (always when using spin fishing rod or fly fishing), in addition: lure fishing licence OR lake fishing is possible with a provincial approval (1 rod = 1 lure).
Angling and ice fishing are free of charge.

Contact person

Authorised licence dealers for lure fishing
KRM E. Paavolainen Ky tel: +358 (0)5-752 2700
Ketomökit , Verla tel: +358 (0)400-960 695
Lampila golf, Jaala (in summer time) tel: +358 (0)40-542 0265

Price (for several fishing rods)
5 €/day, 10 €/week, 30 €/year
Could be paid directly to the acc.no 575202-414521 (keep the receipt and write down your fishing time)

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

Niska-Suolajarven Viehekalastusalue
47850 Kouvola