Kapeenniemi a recreational area for the whole family and Kapeenkoski (meaning: ''Narrow rapids'') a popular fishing rapids in
Central Finland in an inspiring nature resort. The area is protected as the nature and wildlife are exceptionally rich and there are historical and prehistorical sites in the area. More info in Finnish http://www.aanekoski.fi/matkailijalle/nahtavyydet/kapeenniemen-virkistysalue/.
Kapeenkoski area (or just Kapee) is located along the waterway Keitele Canal between the Lake Kuhnamo and Lake Vatianjärvi, just on the border of municipalities of
Äänekoski and
Laukaa
Laukaa (; sv, Laukas) is a municipality of Finland. It is located next to Jyväskylä and is part of the Central Finland region. The municipality has a population of () and covers an area of of which is water. The population density is .
The ...
. The discharge on the rapid is . Total elevation difference is .
The fishing ground consists of several rapids and the races between them. There is also a lock of the Keitele Canal in the area. There are other kinds of water sports available, too, e.g.
white water kayaking
Whitewater kayaking is an adventure sport where a river is navigated in a decked kayak. Whitewater kayaking includes several styles. River running; where the paddler follows a river and paddles rapids as they travel. Creeking usually involving s ...
.
For fishermen the lake trout is the most wanted catch in the rapid. The grayling population is growing as graylings have been planted in the rapids. Other fish caught in Kapeenkoski include ide, pike, and whitefish (powan).
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Fishing.fi . Retrieved 2014-02-24.
Fishing packages and fishing permits for the independent fishermen are available in Kapeenkoski Ltd. Fishing permits for are sold for the Makasiinikoski, Luijankoski, and Kärmekoski rapids. Fishing permits and boats must be reserved in advance, preferably by email, see. Remember to get acquainted with the fishing rules and to pay the national fisheries management fee.
Kapeenniemi recreational area offers several short hiking paths, fire and camp fire sites free for all to use. The area managed by the Kapeenkoski Ltd is restricted to clients only. Fishers are welcome to use the Laani and Kattila camp fire sites (equipped with lean-tos) during the time of their permit. At both Kattila and Laani, you can hire a boat to cross the river.
For bird watchers, Kapeenkoski area offers something interesting also in winter. The water stays open all winter in Kapeenkoski where you can watch e.g. the
white-throated dippers (Cinclus cinclus).
Bird watchers´ page
Keski-Suomen lintutieteellinen yhdistys KSLY
References
External links
* YouTube vide
Kapeenkoski
by Olli Paronen
* YouTube vide
Surfing in Kapeenkoski 2011
by Pauli Heikkinen
* YouTube vide
Fishing in Kapeenkoski
Rivers of Finland
Landforms of Central Finland
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