Huuhtajankoski – a Stream of Large Trout and Grayling
Huuhtajankoski rapids is one of the best sport fishing destinations on the Rautalampi waterway. The rapids are approximately 850 meters long and 30–100 meters wide with varying characteristics, offering versatile fly fishing possibilities throughout the fishing season. The average flow of the rapids is 18.3 m³/s.
Huuhtajankoski is home to native trout, grayling and whitefish, as well as mainly juvenile trout. The area operates mainly on the catch & release principle, meaning that trout and grayling must be released. However, other fish species may be caught. All fishing is done with barbless hooks.
Huuhtajankoski is well suited to streamer, nymph and pupa fishing in the areas of the fast main current, and the long neck area and the intermediate channel are excellent for surface fly fishing. The best times for fishing are the spring mistfly season, the early summer streamer season and the summer waterfowl hatching, not to mention the grayling season in late autumn.
Huuhtajankoski was closed to fishing for a long time, but in recent years many fly fishermen have found a new favorite! The fishing area is quite large and diverse, with large trout and grayling. Most of the fish are already from natural spawning and work will continue to strengthen the natural populations.
The rapids are only sold as a whole rapid. There is a fish farm in the immediate vicinity of the rapids, and movement in the area is prohibited.
Permits
Fishing permits for Äyskoski and Huuhtajankoski are now available for purchase online at https://www.lupakauppa.fi.
More information about fishing permit conditions, prices and restrictions on the use of rapids is available at the permit shop.
Fishing Regulations 2026
Huuhtajankoski fishing season 1 Apr 2026 – 5 Jul 2026 and 3 Aug 2026 – 31 Dec 2026.
Only full-rapids group permits are sold for Huuhtajankoski.
Minimum sizes and closed seasons:
Brown trout, must be released
Brown trout is protected from 1 Sep - 30 Nov, during which fishing for trout is prohibited in this area.
Grayling, must be released
Grayling os protected from 1 Apr - 31 May, during which fishing for grayling is prohibited in this area.
Pike-perch, minimum size 45 cm
Fishing permit
Proof of fishing permit and the state of fisheries management fee must be carried (mobile or paper).
Fishing permits for the period 18 May - 31 Aug are valid from 15:00 until 12:00.
Fishing permits for the period 1 Sep - 17 May are valid from 06:00 until 24:00.
Fishing during a permit period may continue until the end of the permit even if the water temperature rises above 21°C. New permits will not be issued if the water temperature is 21°C or higher. If fishing must be discontinued due to excessively high water temperature, the permit fee will not be refunded; however, the permit may be rescheduled to the next available time.
The fishing permit includes an obligation to submit a catch report.
Fish handling
All fish must be treated with respect.
All caught brown trout and grayling must be released unharmed.
Fish to be released must be handled as little as possible and with wet hands. Handling and photographing may only be done while the fish is in the water.
When releasing the fish, ensure sufficient recovery (from exhaustion caused by playing the fish) before letting go.
Fish taken for consumption must be killed immediately.
Fishing areas, wading and moving in the area
The fishing area is shown on the map provided with the fishing permit. Moving on shore areas is only allowed close to the waterline, without disturbing private properties.
Wading is prohibited from 1 Sep - 31 May in areas marked on the map.
Parking is only allowed in areas marked on the map provided with the fishing permit.
Camping in the area is prohibited.
Open fires are only allowed at designated fire places, taking into account forest fire warnings and restrictions
Fishing from the toad bridges is prohibited.
Koskilampi
Fishing in Koskilampi is allowed with fishing rod, ice fishing and with one rod based on the state fisheries management fee, except in the fishing restriction area in the northern part of Koskilampi defined by the Economic Development Centre.
The area is shown on the fishing area map and on the website: https://kalastusrajoitus.fi/#/kalastusrajoitus
In the southern part of Koskilampi, the use of nets, traps,fyke nets, longlines and trolling with more than one rod is prohibited.
The fishing season in Koskilampi is 1 Jan - 31 Dec. Brown trout and grayling are protected year-round.
Code of conduct
Respect local residents and property owners so that fishing in the area remains possible in the future.
Respect the naturem do not litter.
Violation of the above rules will result in loss of fishing rights.
Illegal fishing will always be reported to the police and other rule violations will be reported at the discretion of the authorities.
For questions regarding the maintenance of rapids and fishing supervision, please contact:
Teijon Luontopalvelut
Teijo Kekkonen
tel. 040-547 3669
teijonluonto.yritys@gmail.com