Vuonteenkoski rapid, Kuhmo Finland

Fishing is only allowed on the northern shore of Vuonteenkoski rapid

There are rarely queues of fishermen, and if you arrive at the right time you can fish the whole stretch of the rapids at your own pace. The smooth stretch of the rapid is one of the best fishing spots.

Even if you don't see any sturgeon, it's worth a try for surface fly fishing. A spinning angler can start with, for example, a small spoon, which won't spook potentially timid fish. If the fish isn't excited by these, you can try to ignite the predatory instinct by sweeping the area with a plug, small spoon, or streamer.

At first glance, the actual rapids look monotonously flat, but there are deeper pools below the surface, especially at high water. Here the fish can rest in the cool current and grab food. Vuonteenkoski rapid's final mouth is long and also a good place to fish. It is very fishable from the rocks on the shore.

There is a fish farm on the southern shore of Vuonteenkoski and moving there is prohibited.

PADDLING: 

 River class I, easy. Length 125 m, drop height 1.4 m.

The descent is next to the "möljä" a rocky structure used to pull boats past the rapids, on the right.

The rapids can be bypassed along the "möljä". 

Price:

In addition to the general fishing fee, you need a permit for Vuonteenkoski and Niva streams. The price of the permit is €20 per day (2023). Weekly and seasonal permits are also on sale. Fishing for children under 15 years is half price.

You can buy a permit on the Lentiira holiday village website.