Fishing and cruises

 Lake Kemijärvi, rich with fish, and the other waterways of Suomu area offer a variety of fishing grounds for eager fishers. Finland’s longest river, Kemijoki opens to large spans of water forming Lake Kemijärvi, and as Suomu bay its eastern inlet reaches all the way to Räisälä village and beyond. You can fish pike, perch, whitefish, vendace, all native to the lake or trout and grayling which both are imported to the lake.

Please check the requirements for Finnish fishing licenses generally at http://www.ahven.net/english/index.php

The required local permits are available in our two local shops.
Lake Kemijärvi fishing permits for the Räisälä fishing area are sold at the Räisälä shop.

A daily visitors’ permit for casting is 3 € in 2009. Fishing permits vary according to the type of fishing you wish to practise. Please note that fishing on the lakeshore with fishing pole, hook and a worm does not require a licence. See above for the countrywide regulations for more detail.

In the nearby Joutsijärvi shop (Kyläkauppa Kelloniemi) you can by the Joutsijärvi permits allowing you to fish in the lower Alakäsmäjoki-river and Hunajalampi-lake. The river has same fish as Kemijärvi Lake. Cost is 5 €/day/person. There is a hiking path along the river with shelters and camp fireplaces and a beautiful hanging bridge.

Hunajalampi-lake (pond) is an enclosed water stocked with various types of trout. Other natural species also possible to catch. There is a boardwalk around the marshy shores of the pond and you can drive up to it. There is a children’s play area and a shelter on the shore. In addition, Second World War bunker. (See link) Permits are 8€/2 hours/person and max for one trout/salmon.

You can launch your own boat into the lake at Räisälä village or hire a fishing guide with a boat. There are no boats for hire at Räisälä village at the moment.