Sweden’s southernmost national river, the Vindel River, runs through the heart of Kraddsele, mesmerizing locals and visitors alike with its beauty. In addition to pure aesthetic value, it also carries excellent stocks of large trout and grayling.
This is the home of the famous Ammarnäs trout. A beautiful, wild fish with an average weight of around 3,7 kg. The Ammarnäs trout migrate from Storvindeln up to the Ammarnäs/ Kraddsele area to spawn. They are wild and aggressive, and fully capable of emptying your reel.
Ask anyone and they will tell you – it truly is a fantastic and unforgettable experience to feel the power of an Ammarnäs trout!
The Klondyke of Fly Fishing
In Kraddsele there are three stretches exclusively for fly fishing. Two of those stretches, Järnforsen & Övreforsen, are well-documented hotspots for both Ammarnäs trout and grayling. Those stretches usually hold plenty of fish, and of an average size that will keep you coming back for more. Järnforsen & Övreforsen are each limited to three (3) fishing permits per day, or a family/group permit. These permits can be booked in advance at […]
In total there are 2,2 kilometers of the river reserved for fly fishing only. Apart from Överforsen and Järnforsen mentioned above, there is also the Fly fishing stretch, which is made up of 4 different rapids and totals 1,1 kilometers.
The whole Kraddsele fishing stretch is 16 km long – 17 different rapids make up a total of 11 kilometers, while the remaining part consists of what we in Sweden call ”sel” – slower, almost lake-like, waters.
Sustainable fishing
Fishing regulations are there to ensure sustainability by governing the bag limit and maximum sizes, as well as restricting the number of anglers. This will result in top notch fishing for future generations.
Other information
Within the Kraddsele region there are cabins available for rent, together with a well-liked camping site of good standards. The Kraddsele region is located about 300 kilometers north-west of Umeå, along route 363.
