Kotka, Siikakoski, Korkeakoski

Driving instructions to Siikakoski
Highway 7 (Helsinki-Vaalimaa). Exit the highway at Kotka,Korkeakoski traffic sign. Follow signs for Korkeakoski on to Kymintie. In about 1.5 km turn left to Koivulantie and continue to Metsäkylänpolku. From T-junction turn left to Jokipolku and drive about 600 m.

Fishing areas
Siikakoski, Kokonkoski,  Hinttulankoski, Ruhavuolle, Tattarinkoski  and Korkeakoski boating areas

Langinkoski rapid, River Kymijoki                
Tattarinkoski rowing area is about 2 Km long;
Hinttulankoski- Kokonkoski- Siikakoski: about 1 km long rapid + 200 m fishing pier
Ruhavuolle is about 50 m long+200 m fishing pier for fly-fishing.

Korkeakoski rapid, River Kymijoki
About 2.5 km long Korkeakoski boat fishing area

Contact person and fishing licence
Korkeakosken Kalastuskievari, Kotka Korkeakoski Tel: +358 (0)5 281 495
Kotka city Tel. +358 (0)5-234 4320
Kalastuspiste Korkeakoski Tel. +358 (0)5-281 288
Gas station Risto RämäTel. +358 (0)5-218 0000
Kymi Fishing Shop Karhula Tel. +358 (0)40-7021 766
Hotel Cumulus Karhula Tel. +358 (0)5-269 3100
NOTE! Fishing licence can be purchased by mobile phone. Pls check the local notice board or visit: www.lohikeskuskotka.fi/en

Price 2011
adults:    15 € /day, 12 € / 6 h, 40 € /week, 100 € /month
Children under 18 years  are entitled to 50% discount for short-term permits.
Children under 15 years can fish free of charge with guardians’ permission.

Catch species
Salmon, Sea trout, Rainbow trout, (Whitefish, Grayling, Pike-perch)

Fish stock        
Salmon, sea trout, whitefish: young + fish eggs. Rainbow trout in catch size.

Main rules        
Fishing season 1.3-30.9
All Salmon and Sea trouts must be released during 11.9-30.9
All overwintering fishes (Salmon+other) must be released
Only caught in mouth fishes could be kept
Licence buyers of 18-64 years of age must have a valid state fishing license.
Angling with natural baits are prohibited
Ruhavuolle and casting pier above it is only for fly-fishing
Use of casting weight is prohibited (eg spinfluga)
For more information visit: www.lohikeskuskotka.fi

Minimum size        
Salmon and Sea trout 50 cm, Grayling 40 cm, Pike-perch 40 cm.

Prohibited areas        
Among others Koivukoski (above Ruhavuolle), Huuman Branch,
Korkeakoski rowing area (shore fishing).
For specific information please ask your authorised dealer or visit:
www.lohikeskuskotka.fi

Recommended lures        
wobblers and spoons
Flies

Best fishing time        
Salmon: from the beginning of July
Sea trout: beginning of April to June + the rest of the season
Rainbow trout from the beginning of May

Boat ramps For rowing boats
Ask your licence dealer

Boat renting        
Korkeakosken kalastuskievari tel: +358 (0)5-281 495
Kymi Fishing Shop tel: +358 (0)5-226 6+358 (0)50

Accomodation        
Kuninkaantien majatalo (Kotka, Korkeakoski) tel: +358 (0)5-281 260
Hotel Cumulus (Kotka, Karhula) tel: +358 (0)5-269 3100
Hotel Karhu (Kotka, Karhula) tel: +358 (0)5-210 3100
Korkeakosken Kalastuskievari, Kotka Korkeakoski Tel: +358 (0)5 281 495

Restaurants        
Korkeakosken kalastuskievari (Kotka, Korkeakoski) tel:  +358 (0)5-281 495
Munkkisaaren maja (Kotka, Siikakoski) tel: +358 (0)5-210 7400
Kierikkalan Koskipirtti (Kotka, Korkeakoski)tel: +358 (0)5-281 260

Links
www.lohikeskuskotka.fi
www.kotka.fi
www.kalastus.com
www.ahven.net

Kymijoki Siikakosken vapakalastusalue + Korkeakosken venealue
48710 Kotka