Mertakoski, northern
Some of the most popular fishing spots of the early season are found here.
KohteeseenKiusankoski and Merikoski
Fishing sites for the early season. Kiusankoski is mainly used by fishers staying at the Lapin Rinki Camping site. This campsite offers the opportunity to stay in the immediate vicinity of an excellent fishing place.
KohteeseenVähä-Petäjä
At its best for fishing in the early season, but this high up the river you begin also to find resident fish.
KohteeseenIso-Petäjä, northern
A shorter stretch of fishing area than the southern part. A few particularly excellent places to catch fish.
KohteeseenSaukkokoski
One of the most popular fishing sites on this river. Long and diverse rapids.
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Harskukoski
In normal conditions, you can see several calm places for great fishing. We recommend also fishing in the low-discharge area above the rapids.
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Hömmönkoski, southern
One of the most popular fishing sites by this river. The top of the rapids and their final part are extremely favourable for fishing.
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Hömmönkoski, northern
A popular site among fly-fishers. Slightly calmer than the site on the south side of the river.
KohteeseenLouhelankari region
Fishing in the Louhelankari region must be arranged with the providers of accommodation. At the Simojoen Lohiranta centre for fishing, you will find lodgings in the immediate vicinity of excellent fishing sites.
KohteeseenHanskankoski
The top of the rapids here is probably the single most popular place to fish on this river. We definitely recommend that you fish all the way to the next small rapids, though.
KohteeseenAlatalonkari
A fishing site with a low discharge where you have excellent opportunities to catch salmon also from a rowing boat.
KohteeseenMötyskoski
An attractive fishing site with a lean-to shelter, further away from the E4 highway than any other fishing spot in the Simo municipality’s area.
KohteeseenMertakoski, southern
Some of the most popular fishing spots of the early season.
1.3 km along Onkaloperäntie until you come to the signpost for Mertakoski.
By the lean-to shelter.
1 km to the site from Onkalonperäntie along the gravel road.
Mertakoski, northern
Some of the most popular fishing spots of the early season are found here.
About 0.9 km along Simonkyläntie to the signpost for Mertakoski, where there is guidance to the car park.
By the lean-to shelter.
Signposted path of about 1 km from the car park to the lean-to shelter.
Kiusankoski and Merikoski
Fishing sites for the early season. Kiusankoski is mainly used by fishers staying at the Lapin Rinki Camping site. This campsite offers the opportunity to stay in the immediate vicinity of an excellent fishing place.
About 0.1 km along Simonkyläntie, then signpost to campsite.
At the campsite.
No campfire site.
Vähä-Petäjä
At its best for fishing in the early season, but this high up the river you begin also to find resident fish.
About 3 km along Ranuantie to the signpost for Vähä-Petäjä.
By the lean-to shelter.
Signposted path of about 0.7 km from the car park to the lean-to shelter.
Iso-Petäjä, southern
Offers the opportunity to fish in an extremely diverse stream.
4.5 km along Ranuantie to the signpost for Iso-Petäjä.
By the lean-to shelter.
Signposted path of about 0.2 km from the car park to the lean-to shelter.
Iso-Petäjä, northern
A shorter stretch of fishing area than the southern part. A few particularly excellent places to catch fish.
About 6 km along Pohjoispuolentie to the signpost for Iso-Petäjä.
By the lean-to shelter.
From the car park to the lean-to shelter along the running path, 0.2 km.
Saukkokoski
One of the most popular fishing sites on this river. Long and diverse rapids.
About 13 km along Ranuantie to the signpost for Saukkokoski.
No campfire site.
From the signpost, a 0.2 km path to the riverside.
Harskukoski
In normal conditions, you can see several calm places for great fishing. We recommend also fishing in the low-discharge area above the rapids.
About 10 km along Pohjoispuolentie to the signpost for Harskukoski.
By the lean-to shelter.
A rough road from the car park to the lean-to shelter, 0.1 km.
Hömmönkoski, southern
One of the most popular fishing sites by this river. The top of the rapids and their final part are extremely favourable for fishing.
About 20 km along Ranuantie to the signpost for Hömmönkoski.
By the lean-to shelter.
A path from the car park to the lean-to shelter, 0.2 km.
Hömmönkoski, northern
A popular site among fly-fishers. Slightly calmer than the site on the south side of the river.
About 20 km along Pohjoispuolentie to the signpost for Hömmönkoski.
By the lean-to shelter.
A path from the car park to the lean-to shelter, 0.1 km.
Louhelankari region
Fishing in the Louhelankari region must be arranged with the providers of accommodation. At the Simojoen Lohiranta centre for fishing, you will find lodgings in the immediate vicinity of excellent fishing sites.
About 21 km along Ranuantie to the signpost for Simojoen Lohiranta.
In the area of the lodging company.
Fishing is to be arranged via Simojoen Lohiranta.
Hanskankoski
The top of the rapids here is probably the single most popular place to fish on this river. We definitely recommend that you fish all the way to the next small rapids, though.
22 km along Ranuantie to the signpost for Hanskankoski.
Not permitted.
From the car park 0.1 km towards Simo, then take the path to the riverside.
Alatalonkari
A fishing site with a low discharge where you have excellent opportunities to catch salmon also from a rowing boat.
Along Pohjoispuolentie to the signpost for Alatalonkari.
By the lean-to shelter.
A path from the car park to the lean-to shelter, 0.1 km.
Sankakoski
A rapids area of varying discharge and easy and pleasant to fish.
Along Ranuantie to the signpost for Sankakoski.
By the lean-to shelter.
By the signpost, take the path to the riverside. A lean-to shelter by the shore, along the path diverging towards downstream.
Mötyskoski
An attractive fishing site with a lean-to shelter, further away from the E4 highway than any other fishing spot in the Simo municipality’s area.
About 38 km along Ranuantie, after the Iso-Taini bridge turn right and continue to the signpost for Mötyskoski, about 4 km.
By the lean-to shelter.
Signposts to the lean-to shelter from the forest road.