Långå FVOF

Långå

Jämtlands län / Härjedalen municipality.

Långåfisket - in the middle of Härjedalen - offers varied fishing of very high quality with natural fish stocks of noble fish such as trout, char, grayling and whitefish. The unique ground sea trout is a rarity. The Långå fisheries management area includes five square miles of nature close to the mountains with 47 lakes and ponds, almost half of which contain char and 45 km of flowing trout and grayling waters.

New in 2021

The board of the Långå fisheries management area association has revised the rules for fishing within the area, at the same time the renovated stretches of stream in Långåljusnan are now opened for fishing. This means that Långåljusnan's current stretches regain much of their attractiveness for sport fishing since extensive renovation work was carried out. The stretch is now 'longer' since bends and curves have been recreated, the oxygen content has increased, deep furrows form walking paths, playgrounds benefit fish and other aquatic organisms, and deep holes are to counteract the consequences of climate change. The stretch simply holds more water than it did in the last fifty years.

Winter fishing at Grundsjön

Winter fishing at Grundsjön is very popular and talked about for decades. Grundsjön is a regulating reservoir that supplies Långå power plant with power for electricity production. This means that you have to pay extra attention to the ice conditions and the consequences that exist.

This area has one or more fishing spots available for disabled. For more information, please see the fishing area map, or contact Långå FVOF.

In this area, there is one or more "put and take" waters.

Free fishing for children and adolescents up to the age of 15.

Fish species

Perch

Plentiful

Brown Trout

Plentiful

Grayling

Plentiful

Char

Plentiful

Whitefish

Plentiful

Pike

Common

Burbot

Common

Vendace

Common

Rainbow trout

Few

Brook trout

Few

Invasiv art. Återutsätts inte.

Roach

Rare

Alpine bullhead

Rare

Enstaka i Grundsjön.

Långå FVOF

In Långå there is a centuries-old tradition of understanding and using fishing as a natural resource worth protecting. This is the very core of what is the fishing culture in Långå and explains why Långå is appreciated for its harmonious balance of quality of life and quality of nature.

The Långå fishing area association is responsible for ensuring that Långå fishing is one of the most appreciated sport fishing areas. With knowledge, methods and measures, that goal will be met and renewed. Income from fishing licenses goes back to the fisherman through fishery management and investments.

The fisheries management plan applies primarily to the fish and their living conditions, but also to those who fish and their needs! Fishing culture is one of the quality concepts. The fisheries management plan focuses on three key words:

Preserve
Only native and local species of trout, char, grayling, whitefish, pike and perch. Exceptions for two P&T waters. Current rules, requirements and principles support and secure the conservation interest. Regular monitoring and follow-up of the viability of fish stocks is carried out.

Cherish
Biotopes must be maintained and function in as natural and original a condition as possible and reasonable. The waters must be kept free of alien fish species. The reproductive capacity of fish stocks is monitored and, if necessary, support cultivation for release into certain waters is carried out. Collaboration takes place with stakeholders and suppliers who meet special requirements. Extensive investments are made in biotope conservation measures, with the Långåljusnan project being the largest investment, which means that most of the river's natural values have been recreated after flotation and power expansion despite lower water flow.

Use
Fishing is based on good judgment and ethics. The fish you need for the day, say 3 fish, you keep. The rest are put back unharmed for the next opportunity. The fishing waters are made accessible and licensed for sport fishing through a fishing license.

There are rules, instructions and recommendations on conditions, fees, fishing methods and harvesting. Advice and control are arranged through organised fishing supervision with trained supervisors appointed by the county administrative board. Fishing pressure is spread within the area to reduce the risk of certain areas being overfished.

Fishing for children
Children and young people fish for free up to and including the year they turn sixteen. In Långå there is a special pond, Djuptjärn, intended only for children up to 12 years of age. Life jackets and the company of an adult are required, and a maximum of two trout per day.

The four big ones of Långå fishing
Trout, char, grayling and whitefish are called the big four of Långåfisket. All are original and popular sport fish. It is unique that in some places you can find all four. Fishing for game fish is a special and great experience. This applies to everything from small brook trout to trout over 8 kilos (Långå-Ljusnan June 2015).

The Grundsjökull trout belongs to the large trout, related to the Vättern trout, and came somewhat later than the Arctic char.

The Grundsjö project works to create conditions for char for the future. The project is supported by Fortum Generation AB, the County Administrative Board, Härjedalen Municipality, Långå FVOF and Särvsjöns samföllighetsförening.

Grayling is Härjedalen's national fish and is highly appreciated. "Ljusnan and Långåfisket are for whitefish fly fishermen what Emån is for sea trout fishermen, " wrote Lasse Hallberg in FiN no. 2/2013. The quote speaks for itself. The circles in Långåfisket's logo symbolize "the big four."

Perch & Pike
Perch fishing is the beginning of a lifelong interest in fishing and is popular all year round, as is pike fishing, which has increased significantly. Perch is found in many of the waters and special measures are planned to increase the availability of perch in certain waters. In several of the waters there are very large perch. Weights around 2 kilos are not uncommon where the winning fish in the Härjedalen Fishing League 2019 was caught by Håkan Selin at just over 1.8 kg.

The pike is of good quality and is increasingly appreciated as a sport fish. In Långå-Ljusnan with its sel and lakes there is interesting and exciting pike fishing. The largest pike recorded in 2019 weighed just over 10 kilos.

Fishing waters
The fishing waters are privately owned. All are included in the fisheries conservation area. The clean and fresh waters found in Långå mean that the fish are of good quality. Measured heavy metals are far below the limit values. Långåljusnan is called the artery of Långåfisket, Grundsjön is its inland sea, the ponds lie like silvery mirrors in the landscape and Långå village is the pearl of the experience country. More of the rivers and many ponds would welcome more fishermen than today. There are places where you can be alone and not meet other fishermen.

Most fishing spots are easily accessible. Others are reached after a short hike. There are signposts, around 30 shelters, many picnic areas, dry toilets, rental boats, launching ramps and places for the disabled.

The fly fishing license is also valid for fishing in all other waters.

The one who doesn't fish
There may be a day when you want to do something other than fishing. And those accompanying you want other activities. Enjoy the surroundings. Safari in nature, in the cultural landscape and to places worth visiting. Långå Skans is a fortification that came into being after the peace of Brömsebro in 1645. Mushrooms and berries when in season. Several golf courses. Several ski resorts. Close to Hede and Vemdalen, the Funäsdal area and Norway to the west. The website has tips on places worth visiting and excursions to interesting areas.

Långå fiskevårdsområdes förening is responsible for granting fishing waters, fishing and biotope management, service, services and development. The association is owned by fishing rights holders in the village of Långå (Härjedalen) and covers an area of five square miles. The income is reinvested. The goal is to continue to be comparable to the leading fisheries management areas in Sweden in the future.

Information, data, descriptions and current events can be found on Långåfisket's website: www.langafisket.se

Organization number: 892600-2257

Customer number: 291, Area: 253.