Fishing in Linsell-Ransjö

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We have now introduced a catch and release area where you can only use fly rods. Barbless hooks and all fish must be returned. The stretch is from where the Rånda flows into the Ljusnan and up to about 2.5km upstream in the Råndan. (See map) Fishing on Naturliga vattens fishing license

Linsell and Ransjö are located in the middle of beautiful Härjedalen. The villages are located on the shore of Ljusnan, with the mighty Sonfjälls massif in the background. The area is known for fantastic fishing in both rough rapids and calm waters, a rich wildlife and magnificent nature. Here there are unimaginable opportunities for relaxation, but also for an active and eventful outdoor life.

Where the Ljusnan flows through Linsell-Ransjö FVO there are some of the upper Ljusnan's last natural rapids and streams. Here are fine grayling, trout and roach. In addition to Ljusnan, about 25 km of the lower part of Rånden is also included. Valmen is a tributary to Rånden, about 10 km of Valmen is included in the Linsell-Ransjö Fiskevårdsområde up towards Sonfjället. The fish species found within the FVO are not only grayling and trout. In the calmer parts of Ljusnan and in Linsellsjön there are pike, whitefish and perch.

The Ljusnan area: The area extends from Ortholmen in the north to just below the falls in Linsellborren, a distance of about 25 km. There are many good fishing spots here, but perhaps we would especially like to mention Ransjöforsen, Sveaforsen and Linsellborren. In addition to the noble fish, there are opportunities to catch fine perch and large pike.
Rånden: Rånden is a shallow, undeveloped river with many nice stretches where grayling and trout are found. Rånden in particular is a highly appreciated river that attracts fishermen from central and southern Sweden. It has been restored after being cleared of stones when the rafting was in progress.
Valmen: Valmen is a tributary to Rånden. Valmen, or Valmån in particular, attracts fly fishermen who want to catch grayling.
Ponds: In addition to the flowing waters in the area, there are a few ponds where fish are stocked. Depending on availability, char is stocked in one pond, rainbow trout is stocked in another pond, and trout is stocked in 4 ponds. We stock fish in these ponds at the end of May and in October.

2026

Storabborrtjärn = Rainbow trout

Krokflotjärn = Trout

Sundbäckstjärn = Trout

Torvtjärn = Char

Knippelbergstjärn = Trout

To get an overview of the water level in Ljusan, you can use the level in Vikarsjön. Keep in mind that it takes about 10-12 hours from the water level in Vikarsjön to reach us.

https://www.vattendata.se/info/ljus-vikarsjon.html