Vuoksi Fishing Park in Imatra — Online Webcam
Varpasaari Island: The Heart of the Fishing Park
Imatra is a city in southeastern Finland, renowned for its aquatic landscapes and the power of the Vuoksi River. Right in the city center, on a picturesque island, lies the Vuoksi Fishing Park — a place where wild nature and comfortable recreation come together. This live webcam lets you see a corner of South Karelia without leaving your home. The park occupies the territory of Varpasaari Island, also known as To-Island. It is a family business in its third generation that has transformed an ordinary river island into a magnet for tourists. Vuoksi Fishing Park — a family business in its third generation, located on Varpasaari Island right in the heart of Imatra. In summer, the park operates from May 1 to September 30, while the camping area is open year-round, welcoming guests even in winter frosts. The fishing park operates in summer from May 1 to September 30, and the camping area is open year-round.
The Vuoksi River: From Saimaa to Ladoga
The waterway washing over the island is the largest Finnish-Russian transboundary river. The Vuoksi River is the largest Finnish-Russian transboundary river, connecting Lake Saimaa in Finland and Lake Ladoga in Russia. It was here, in the rushing waters, that the fame of these places was born in the 19th century. The first stories about abundant and large salmon in the Vuoksi River date back to the early 1830s. The golden age of fishing tourism in Imatra lasted until the 1920s, after which the construction of power plants began, changing the region's landscape. The golden age of fishing tourism in Imatra lasted until the 1920s.
Fishing Traditions and Fish Species
The Vuoksi is a true paradise for anglers. The waterbody is famous for its species diversity. The Vuoksi River is home to salmon, brown trout, rainbow trout, lake trout, grayling, pike, zander, and perch. Fly fishing was introduced to Finland in the 1800s when English lords made fishing trips to the northern waters of the country. Fly fishing was introduced to Finland in the 1800s. However, fishing here is strictly regulated. Minimum catch sizes in the Vuoksi: grayling 35 cm, lake trout 50 cm, freshwater salmon 60 cm, zander 42 cm. In recreational fishing, no more than 1 salmon per person per day is allowed, and the salmon protection season runs from June 1 to August 31. In recreational fishing, no more than 1 salmon per person per day is allowed. Fishing in the park is paid and requires a separate permit. Fishing in the park is paid and requires a separate permit.
Recreation and Park Infrastructure
The Vuoksi Fishing Park offers tourists bicycle rentals, SUP boards, rowboats, and fishing gear, as well as a fish restaurant and camping area. Vuoksi Fishing Park offers tourists bicycle rentals, SUP boards, rowboats, and fishing gear. It is one of the most popular family recreation spots in South Karelia, Finland, combining fishing, camping, and gastronomy in an authentic Finnish atmosphere. Fishing competitions on the Vuoksa and Mellonlahti rivers must be separately coordinated with the city of Imatra. Fishing competitions on the Vuoksa and Mellonlahti rivers must be separately coordinated with the city of Imatra.
City Panorama and Surroundings
The camera captures not only the island itself but also picturesque views of Imatra's urban development. In the background, you can see a road bridge across the river, residential and public buildings, roads with moving cars, green spaces, and park areas along the banks. Webcams on the Vuoksa River show the water surface, shore fishing (especially for pike in autumn), and also the famous Imatra hydroelectric dam spillway — one of Finland's oldest tourist attractions, known since the 18th century.
What the Camera Shows
The live webcam broadcast opens up an aerial view of the fishing park on an island in the Vuoksi River. In the frame are coniferous trees, wooden docks and boat piers, an asphalt parking lot with cars, small buildings, and open areas. A long pedestrian pontoon bridge leads to the island. The water surface is calm, dark blue, with cloud reflections. In the background, you can see a road bridge across the river, urban development with residential and public buildings, roads with moving cars, green spaces, and park areas along the banks.
