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FISHING SPOTS IN SAARIJÄRVI CULTURE AND
DESTINATIONS
KONTTIJOKI - KOTAJOKI, RAPID FISHING PAJULAMPI, RECREATIONAL FISHING
The fishing area is expansive, as the rapids DESTINATION NATURE
are over ten kilometres long combined. The This licence-based recreational fishing desti- DESTINATIONS
destination is at its best in early summer and nation is maintained by the Saarijärvi Asso-
autumn, because there might not be much ciation. The pond is stocked with rainbow THINGS TO DO
water in the rapids in the middle of summer. trout and whitefish. If you want to fish from a
Silmäkoskentie 19, 43100 Saarijärvi boat, you can rent one at Ranta-Kivi at the ACCOMMODATION
address Jyväskyläntie 34. Hyppyrimäentie 5,
MAJAKOSKI, RAPID FISHING 43100 Saarijärvi, 014 333 3777.
Stocked species in the rapid are zander
and trout. Natural species include perch, KARAJOKI
grayling, and pike. Casting and fly fishing A somewhat lesser-known fishing spot locat-
are allowed. There is a shelter and a fire pit ed near the major rapids of Lake Saarijärvi.
in the area. Situated along Karajoentie Road, the rapids
Kallinjärventie 2, 43130 Tarvaala are surrounded by stunning rural scenery. Vi-
sitors to the area can also take advantage
MUITTARINKOSKI - RIEKONKOSKI, of the services offered by the nearby Jakola
RAPID FISHING Farm.
The rapids are about 5 kilometres from each saarijarvenreitinkalatalousalue.fi/mulikka/
other, the Muittarinkoski rapid runs into the
Mahlunjärvi lake and the Riekonkoski rapid HEIJOSTENKOSKI
runs into the Saarijärvi lake. There is a shel- A rapids fishing spot where you can catch
ter and a fire pit at Riekonkoski. Riekonkoski, trout, perch, whitefish, and pike. Heijostenkos-
Riekontie 138, 43250 Kolkanlahti. Muittarin- ki has restroom facilities and a campfire site.
koski, Muittarintie 570, 43240 Lehtola www.saarijarvenreitinkalatalousalue.fi/
kalmari-heijostenmaki/
TIPS
www.ostaluvat.fi/

Worm fishing is especially fun for kids—the line dips into the water and Luontoon.fi DINING
the excitement builds. Rent a boat and head out fishing, perhaps to fishing spots in
Pajulampi, right near the town center.
Saarijärvi
Rapid fishing offers excitement and thrills, and you might even spot a
kingfisher on the shore. In Saarijärvi, you can purchase a casting and
trolling permit covering the lake areas of several fishing associations.

SHOPPING AND
SERVICES

The contact details for all associations See more details and a licence price MAPS AND INFO
can be found at the address list on the Saarijärven Osakaskunta
website.
www.saarijarvenosakaskunta.net www.saarijarvenosakaskunta.net
www.saarijarvenreitinkalatalousalue.fi A map and more details about boat lan-
ding spots can be seen on pages 68–69.
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