WILD BALTIC SALMON FISHING
KENGIS BRUK
North bank
Fishing
The north side of Kengis Bruk is a public fishing area
The license is valid 24hrs from the time you buy it
There is pools both up- and downstream the rapids, that makes a natural stop for the baltic salmon
There is limit of six licenses sold pr. day
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If you are living in Pajala municipality, please contact us regarding year license.
Fishing zones - Kengis Bruk north bank
Pete's Kuoppa
The first pool on the north bank fishing area is Pete's pool. Named after one of our local friends. It's a stretch above the falls and especially good in August when the fish are spawning, but do not forget about in the early season when the fish are on the move.
You are fishing a relatively low part, but with deeper pockets and big stones that hold fish.
Fishing starts from when you get drift in the line and until the white water starts and you see the “fishing ends here” sign.
Use light lines first and then you can try to fish deeper afterwards.
Parking at the P sign and walk on the grass field behind the farm to the water.
Koski Kuoppa
The most “dramatic” pool on the stretch on the north bank.
Located just after the rapids you will have this deep pool with fast running water.
You fish in a more narrow place on the river and close to the mainstream.
In high water it can be difficult to wade this pool.
You will need some sinking lines to get the fly fishing.
If you fish to light lines it swings too fast and you don’t fish the fly.
The stretch is quite short, but can be intense.
Parking on the small spot next the the road and follow the path and signs to the water.
Tommi's Kuoppa
Next pool is Tommi’s kuoppa.
Named after our friend Tommi that has made the amazing Kengis Bru knifes.
This is also in a more narrow part of the river.
You fish the deep edge, around the big stones and into the main stream.
You can fish it as far as you want.
Look for the mirrors, deeper parts and big stones.
It can benefit you to use some kind of sinking tip, since the water is running a bit fast. So a sinktip is good to get the fly down fishing.
Parking in the junction between the main road and the small road to the left. You will see the sign.
Follow the signs in the forest and you will find the spot.
NB: you are now fishing in our boat area.
That means you have to respect our boat fishermen and take a break if they come to fish the water.
They are all friends of us, so wave, say hi and fish again when they leave.Next pool is Tommi’s kuoppa.
Named after our friend Tommi that has made the amazing Kengis Bru knifes.
This is also in a more narrow part of the river.
You fish the deep edge, around the big stones and into the main stream.
You can fish it as far as you want.
Look for the mirrors, deeper parts and big stones.
It can benefit you to use some kind of sinking tip, since the water is running a bit fast. So a sinktip is good to get the fly down fishing.
Parking in the junction between the main road and the small road to the left. You will see the sign.
Follow the signs in the forest and you will find the spot.
NB: you are now fishing in our boat area.
That means you have to respect our boat fishermen and take a break if they come to fish the water.
They are all friends of us, so wave, say hi and fish again when they leave.
Pirkka's Kuoppa
At the very end of the north bank stretch you find Pirkka’s kuoppa.
This is the place where our friend Pirkka caught his first salmon.
A classic stretch just before the “Lappea” rapids.
Quite shallow with deeper parts and big stones that holds fish.
First place that the salmon stops after entering the Kengis water.
Start with light lines and work your way down.
Start fishing around the fireplace and fish down to the neck.
In August this place can be really good. Long leaders and small flies can be the trick.
Parking in the roundabout and from there follows the signs to the fishing area.
NB: you are now fishing in our boat area.
That means you have to respect our boat fishermen and take a break if they come to fish the water.
They are all friends of us, so wave, say hi and fish again when they leave.
