Fishing

With its large surface area (almost 230 km2), Lake Kemijärvi offers fishermen an excellent opportunity for fishing pike, zander and perch, both in the summer and winter.

Lake Kemijärvi is the 19th largest lake in Finland, and longest river in Finland, Kemijoki, flows to Lake Kemijärvi from the north and continues its flow towards to the sea. Some rather small rivers also run into Lake Kemijärvi. Lake Kemijärvi has relatively large open waters and a number of islands. The lake is regulated, and its regulation height is seven metres. The water level is at the maximum in the summer, which is good for the recreational use of the lake. There are several small lakes and a few larger ones west of the river Kemijoki. In the Kemijärvi area, the largest rivers running to Kemijoki are Javarusjoki and Pyhäjoki.

The highly skilled local fishing guides can guide both beginners and experienced fishermen to the best spots. Programme service companies specialising in fishing offers unforgettable fishing trips on Lake Kemijärvi.