Kraddsele Allmänna (general fishing regulations)
- 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 (this does not apply to landowners/locals, see below). Wading is allowed.
- Bag limit is (2) fish per day and person.
- Maximum size for grayling is 45 cm.
- Catch & Release on ALL trout.
- No trout fishing after September 14 (spawning season).
- The fishing license is only valid together with a valid ID, such as a passport or a driving licence.
- The fishing license must be presented to supervisor (the ”Fishing Police”) when requested.
- Boat fishing is only allowed for landowners/locals.
NOTE: Hemforsen (from the bridge in Kraddsele and about 300 meters upstream, on both sides of the river) is closed every day between 22.00 – 06.00, for a total of 8 hours per day.
Fly fishing stretch – 1100 metres
- Fly fishing only.
- Catch & Release only.
- Landowners/locals are allowed to fish in compliance with the same rules as for Kraddsele Allmänna, and use a boat when fishing.
Pike fishing stretch
- Fishing from own belly boats is allowed.
- Boat is available for rent from June 1 – September 15. Please contact Emils Fiskecamping in Kraddsele +46 (0)70 699 64 97 for more information.
- Bag limit is two (2) pike per day and person.
- Maximum size for pike is 80 cm.
Special Stretches – Järnforsen & Övreforsen
- 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. These stretches are rested between 03:00 – 09:00 every day.
- Last day for fishing the Special Stretches (for trout, see below) is September 14. Starting on September 15, Övreforsen is included in the Kraddsele Allmänna permit, and fishing for grayling is still allowed. All fishing at Järnforsen closes after September 14.
- Again, no trout fishing is allowed after September 14 (spawning season).
- 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.
Järnforsen (500 metres)
♦ Open Sunday-Friday. Saturdays are for locals.
Övreforsen (600 metres)
♦ Open Monday–Saturday. Sundays for locals.
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!