Övreforsen, or The Upper Rapids, is located within walking distance from the Kraddsele village. The channel at the uppermost part of the stretch is where you are most likely to find the Ammarnäs trout, lurking along the edges. Moreover, this whole area truly is the grayling fisherman’s dream.
- Get your fishing permit at […]
- The Övreforsen stretch is 600 meters long. Please respect the fishing boundaries.
- Övreforsen is open Monday-Saturday. Sundays are for locals.
Fishing regulations
- Maximum three (3) fishing permits per day, or a family/group permit.
- Fly fishing only.
- Catch & Release only.
- Using live bait, such as worms, maggots & shrimp, and substitutes like Powerbait, is strictly prohibited.
- Treble hooks are not allowed. Doubles and singles only.
- Fishing in rotation is practiced on all running waters. Keep the river accessible to everyone.
- You are only allowed to fish from shore. Wading is allowed.
- The license is valid from 09:00 to 03:00 the following day. This stretch is rested between 03:00 – 09:00 every day.
- Last day for fishing Övreforsen for trout is September 14. Starting on September 15, Övreforsen is included in the Kraddsele Allmänna permit, and fishing for grayling is still allowed.
- The fishing permit is only valid together with a valid ID, such as a passport or a driving licence.
- The fishing permit must be presented to supervisor (the ”Fishing Police”) when requested.
The Ammarnäs trout is very important to us as a resource, and ALL trout must be returned to the river.
The fishing is totally reliant on a local and natural fish stock. Regulations and bag limits are there to ensure the continued existence of the wild fish. A total ban on all trout fishing begins on September 15, when the trout begin to spawn. However, you are still allowed to fish for grayling.
Please treat all fish with the utmost respect and handle them with care, for our future generations!
