Loviisa, West branch of River Kymijoki

Driving instructions to Hirvikoski
Take highway 7 (Helsinki-Vaalimaa), drive from Kotka to Ahvenkoski bridge. Drive over the bridge and turn right towards Elimäki, Ruotsinpyhtää. Continue until the Hirvikoski bridge.

Fishing areas    
The fishing area is streamy (rapids as well) and covers more than 5 km. Three different authorised area: Vastila, Hirvikoski and Haavisto. The largest streamy area is located at the upstream portion of Hirvikoski bridge. Personal boats could be used for fishing.

Contact person and fishing licence
Haavisto: Pentti Kirjola tel:. +358 (040-584 8688
Hirvikoski: Ossi Yrjölä tel:. +358 (0400-193 052
Vastila: Heikki Kaivola: tel:. +358 (0500-957 204

Prices 2011
Haavisto 5 €/ day, 10 € / week, 20 € / year
Hirvikoski 10 € / year
Vastila 10 € / year

Catch species and minimun size
Pike-perch 40 cm, Sea Trout 50 cm, Rainbow trout, Grayling 30 cm, Asp, Sea Salmon 60 cm, Perch, Pike.

Main rules        
Spawn protection time: 11.9 to 15.11
Ask more from an authorised licence dealer.

Best fishing time and methods
Sea trout: beginning of April to June + the rest of the season
Pike-perch, Trout, and Asp in the summer
Small lures and spoons
Wet Flies and streamers

Boat ramps        
About 200 m under the Hirvikoski bridge (not illustrated)

Accomodation        
Lomatähdet. tel: +358 (0)45-235 7464
Vaasanlinna. tel: +358 (0)50-566 2556

Restaurants        
Disas Fish tel: 020-769 9179
Strömfors Ruukki area (http://www.loviisa.fi/fi/palvelut/matkailu/ravintolatjakahvilat)
Coffee kiosk Alma. tel:. +358 (0)5-353 3381

Links
www.ahvenkoski.fi
www.pyhtaa.fi
www.kalastus.com
www.ahven.net
www.loviisa.fi

Kymijoen Länsihaara
49290 Loviisa