For information on lakes and the fishing opportunities in Kauhava, see
https://www.kalapaikka.net/kalastus_kauhava.asp

The fisheries management fee is required if you are 18-64 years of age and will be fishing with lures or traps or crayfishing. The fisheries management fee entitles you to fish in nearly the entire country using one rod. In some cases, however, anglers will require the permission of the owner of a given water area. Proceeds from the fisheries management fee are used to manage fishing waters and fish stocks as well as monitor fishing activity and provide advice to anglers. The fisheries management fee is based on the Fishing Act.

There are restrictions in protected water areas, special destinations that require separate permits or in rapids and running waters with migratory fish stocks. The website Kalastusrajoitus.fi contains a map showing all the no-fishing zones and restricted areas.

In addition, you may need a separate fishing fee for some areas, for example Lake Ojutjärvi you need to pay a fee to Fishing Club Kauhava.