Kouvola, Sonnanjoki river Fly-fishing area

Driving instrutions to Myllykoski (In Jaala)
When driving on road 15 in direction of Kotka-Heinola, turn right a few km before Jaale (Tuohikotti/Verla/Selänpää). After about 2 km you will reach the fishing area (bridge over the river).

Fishing area
Sonnanjoki river consists of several rapids that have local fishing restrictions. There are parking area, campfire site, toilets and a notice board in Myllykoski. 3 rapids flow downstream from Myllykoski (1 km) and  2 rapids upstream (Kanto- and Jukakoski rapids). The rapids are shallow and lack water in late summer (pictures are taken in late summer). There is a map that shows how to get to Kanto and Jukakoski by car.

Boat ramp        
No boat fishing

Contact person        
Pertti Virtanen tel: +358 (0)400-756 190

Fishing licence        
Ketomökit tel: +358 (0)400-960 695
KRM E. Paavolainen tel: +358 (0)5-752 2700
Lampila Golf (kesällä) tel: +358 (0)400-750 195

Prices 2011
adults 18 €/ day, 40€/ week, 80€/ year
children Half price for children of 10-18 years of age and free of charge for children under 10.

Catch species and minimun size
Trout 50cm, Grayling 35 cm,

Main rules        
Spawn protection time 11.9-15.11
Check the rules from you licence dealer.

Best fishing time and methods
Spring and early summer, autumn. In summer time catch is possible  only at dusk.
Only fly-fishing is permitted.
Pupae and larvae both in day and night; streamers at night (imitating fish)
Sonnajoki river is a very challenging fishing area, but also a beautiful spot with vallies.

Accomodation        
Ketomökit (cottages), Verla tel: +358 (0)400-960 695
Pajuportin Lomamökki (holiday cottages), Verla tel: +358 (0)400-239 737 (iltaisin)
Verlan mökit (cottages); Verla tel: +358 (0)20 415 2170 (arkisin)
Verlan Satumaa Mökit (cottages), Verla tel: +358 (0)40-583 2155

Restaurant        
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

Sonnanjoen Perhokalastusalue
47850 Kouvola