TORNE
RIVER
Torne River is the longest free falling river in Europe.
The salmon, the king among fish begins its journey up
the river to spawn at the beginning of June. The sea trout
begins its journey in May, after the break-up of the ice.
In Torne River and the Gulf of Bothnia, it is also possible
to fish perch, grayling, pike and whitefish.
Haparanda-Tornio and surroundings offers great fishing
possibilities. The area also offers several great sites
for stream fishing, among others, for example, the stream
in Kukkola, which is the largest stream in the river.
Further
information on Östen Karlström's article "Torneälvslaxen"
(in Swedish), in pdf format. Another article by Östen
Karlström, "Utveckling och skötsel av Torneälvens laxbestånd"
(in Swedish), in pdf format.
Other
streams in the area, from south towards north:
Isonäräforsen 8 km north of Haparanda and Tornio.
Kukkolaforsen
The longest free falling stream in the north of Europe.
15 km north of Haparanda and Tornio. The length of the
stream is 3 500 m, falling about 13.8 m. Natural and cultural
values worth seeing. Service facilities on both sides
of the river.
Matkakoski
One of the largest streams in Torne River. 37 km north
of Haparanda and Tornio. The length of the stream is 800
m, falling about 10.3 m. Public roads close to the stream.
Restricted parking. Service facilities on both sides of
the river.
Vuentoforsen
Kattilakoski
(The Arctic Circle)
Valkeakoski
Kengisforsen
Torneforsen
MUONIO
RIVER
Lappeakoski (where Torne Rivers meets Muonio River)
Muonioforsarna
(Äijäkoski most widely known)
KÖNKÄMÄ
RIVER
Ropinsalmi
Pättikkä
Saarikoski
Lammaskoski
Peraskoski
