Street Fishing Joensuu
The Joensuu city area offers versatile opportunities for fishing for both residents of Joensuu and for those visiting there. Pielisjoki, which flows through Joensuu, is easily accessible; the distance from the market square to the river bank is just a few hundred meters.
Ilosaari with its rapids is a separate fishing area where you can fish in Joensuu with a rapid fishing permit from Joensuun Kalastuskunta. Fishing down from the Suvanto bridge is done with a simple national fisheries management fee. Pielisjoki flows into Lake Pyhäselkä, a part of Saimaa, which opens only a couple of kilometers from the market square.
Fishing from the shores is possible both on the river and the lake, both on your own and with a guide. The waters can be reached through us by booking a guided kayaking fishing trip or a boat trip. For independent fishermen we rent kayaks in Hasaniemi.
The most typical fish that are pursued in Pielisjoki and Pyhäselka with rods include zander, pike and perch. The river Pielisjoki also offers good opportunities for rainbow trout. Sometimes the lure can also attract lake salmon or trout, but they are a by-catch that we do not pursue, them being endangered species. We release all endangered fish caught.
In the rapids fishing area you can experience the thrill of rapids with lures or by fly fishing. Jig fishing is also rewarding below the rapids, sometimes zander are found there especially abundant.
Rapid fishing in Joensuu €77 / person
– duration 4 h
– max 6 persons, also larger groups possible, request an offer
– minimum number of 4 people
– we mainly aim for zander, rainbow trout and pike
– the price includes a separate fishing permit, a guide services, fishing equipment
