Agreement regarding fishing and fishing licenses between Mora-Våmhus and Orsa fishing conservation area associations

Mora Våmhus FVOF and Orsa FVOF have a joint agreement for fishing across area boundaries in Lake Orsa. This agreement replaces previous agreements from 2024-06-29.
Fishing with a valid fishing license from one of the associations may be conducted throughout Orsasjön from 300 m south of Fogdholmen along the outlet of the Ore River at Orsa to the south, where the power line over the Orsälven in Mora-Noret to Sandängarna is the limit.

Coordinated fishing rules in the agreement.
Fishing with one hand gear per fishing license may be conducted year-round from a boat, land and on ice.
When ice fishing, a maximum of 10 rods per card applies.
When angling, a maximum of 10 devices per card applies.
When trolling and casting, a maximum of 10 rods/lures per boat and fishing license applies.
When trolling and casting, the boat must be moving.
Wild trout are protected (trout with the adipose fin still intact are protected) and must be released.
A maximum of 2 finned trout with a minimum size of 55 cm may be caught per day and fishing license.
Pike over 100 cm should be released
Perch over 40 cm should be released
Fishing for sale is prohibited.
Every fisherman is obliged to inform themselves about the rules that apply within the fishery management area in which fishing is conducted.
Fishing licenses and identification must be carried while fishing and must be presented to the respective fisheries management area's supervisory staff upon request.
Where fishing takes place that deviates from the above-mentioned regulations, the FVO or its representatives have the right to charge an inspection fee.
Funds paid for a fishing license go to the FVO the fishing license is redeemed in at 100%.

Information and regulations regarding Orsa Fish Conservation Area
New from 2025-01-01
Fishing ban from the southern tip of Fogdeholmen and 300 m south along the outlet of the Ore River and Lake Orsasjön. We need to protect the migration of the Hansjöringen into the Ore River further towards the power plants.

Fishing with one hand gear per loose fishing license within Mora-Våmhus FVOF or Orsa FVOF may be conducted throughout Lake Orsa all year round from boat or land.
Border in the north, from the southern tip of Fogdeholmen and 300 meters south along the outlet of the Ore River.
Border in the south, the power line over the Österdal River from Noret to Sandängarna.
The respective FVOF rules always apply. It is up to each fisherman to inform themselves about the current rules.

Supervision

Fishing ban in force:

• Bolsbäcken – Nursery area for Siljan trout.
• Rädån – Fishing ban 300 meters outside the mouth of Rädån up to the border with Mora/Våmhus FVOF.
• Enån Nedströms flat mountain bath. Nursery for Siljan trout.
• Granån including a radius of 300 meters from the river's outlet in Skattungen.
• The source stream (entirely) from Lake Hällsjön.
• Källsjöbäcken upstream of the spring lake.
• Unnån Uppströms Unntorpsbron fishing not permitted.
• Orsasjön - Protected zone – the vegetation-rich areas outside the Lindänget bird sanctuary and further north towards Prästholmen.
• Except for the test stretch, fishing is prohibited from 2024 to 2026. Coordinates N6804068 E470606 (upstream coordinate) and N6802768 E471331 (downstream coordinate).
• Fishing with scissors as well as all forms of stand hook fishing, i.e. all unattended hook fishing, are prohibited within the fishery conservation area.
• Fish for sale is prohibited (the exception to this is bait fish)
• Net fishing in all watercourses is prohibited (also applies to seal areas).
• Ban on otter fishing in running water
• Grayling fishing ban during the period 1/4 - 31/5.
• Trout fishing in all watercourses prohibited between 1/9 - 31/12
• It is strictly prohibited by law for a private individual to move live fish between different waters.
• Other information see map and signage Protected watercourses

• Ore River, downstream from the remains of the Stackmoradammen dam and down to the railway bridge, it is not permitted to enter the right (seen in the direction of the water) bank (on land).
• Skattungbyn power plant 300 m upstream and 300 m downstream permanent fishing ban.
• Orälven/Unnån from Unnån power plant and 300 meters downstream.
• Orälven from Hansjö power plant and downstream to Sandehdsbron (applies to Bode dry channel and canal from power plant).
• Exception for Boggviken: fishing permitted above Sandhedsbron 1/12-30/6, other times fishing prohibited above Sandhedsbron.

Violation of the regulations may result in a control fee (2,000 SEK) being charged.

Co-owners and locals

Net fishing permitted in Orsasjön, Skattungsjön, Draggen, Ämåsjön and Vässinjärvi. A maximum of 6 nets of standard length are permitted. For Co-owners and local residents, bream, rudd and salmon trout are permitted fishing gear, where the rules do not state otherwise. The gear is limited to a maximum of 6. The fixed gear, including nets, must be clearly marked with approved flags or with clearly visible floats on which the name, address and telephone number must be clearly stated. Fishing with fixed gear from ice, with the exception of roach huts, is not permitted within Orsa FVOF.

Bass fishing in lakes with trout

Use of trout in lakes with trout is only permitted for co-owners and residents within Orsa FVOF.
Marlin fishing may only be conducted in the following lakes:

• Mosquito Lake
• Lower iron
• Upper Tarn
• Source Lake (Kölsjön)
• Salmon Lake
• Northern Reindeer Lake
• Lake Vålasjön
• Lake Hällsjön
• Lake Tenningsjön

• A maximum of 6 billion kronor per fishing license may be used.
• Martens should be whitened at least once a day.
• Any by-caught trout must be immediately and carefully released.
• Barns must be clearly marked according to current regulations.

Purpose
The purpose of the rules is to enable limited and controlled use of trout in selected lakes while maintaining the protection of trout stocks. By limiting use to co-owners and local residents, to specifically designated lakes and to a limited period of time, the conditions for sustainable fishing and good fisheries management are created. The rules are also intended to reduce the risk of impact on natural reproduction and ensure that any by-caught trout can be released.
The rules apply from April 20, 2026 .

Reduction fishing of bream in Jäsen

To improve the conditions for fisheries management and balance in fish stocks, targeted reduction fishing for bream is permitted in Jäsen.
The following rules apply:

• Only partners and residents within Orsa FVOF are allowed to conduct reduction fishing for bream.
• Fishing may be conducted with nets and/or traps.
• Fishing is only permitted during the period from June 1st to October 31st.
• A maximum of 6 nets of standard length may be used per fishing license.
• The fishing should be conducted as targeted reduction fishing for bream and not as general recreational fishing with nets.

Purpose
The purpose of the rules is to enable controlled and targeted harvesting of bream to improve the balance of fish stocks and create better conditions for fisheries management. By limiting fishing to the period 1 June–31 October, the risk of impact on spawning perch and pike is reduced. The measure also aims to reduce turbidity and competition from dense bream stocks, as well as strengthen the conditions for other fish species and an improved aquatic environment.
The rules apply from 1 June 2026 .

Angeldon

Allowed for all categories of anglers. The quantity of fishing rods/ice rods is limited to 12.
Does not apply to our Put and Take waters.

Crayfishing

Separate crayfish fishing license sold at ifiske.se
Allowed from the 2nd Friday in August to the 4th Sunday in September. Minimum size from tip of forehead to tip of tail 10 cm. Maximum 6 cages per fishing license. The cages must be marked with name and telephone number.
For more information, read the rules for fishing licenses for crayfish fishing.

Trolling

Rules trolling Orsasjön are at the top of this page.
For the entire Skattungen, a separate trolling card applies, which can be purchased at ifiske.se

Youth

Under 18 years of age do not need a fishing license (but the regulations must of course be complied with). Does not apply to Put N Take.

Clarification

Fishing with baited hooks includes all forms of bait such as baitfish, worms and maggots including modern "scented products". When fishing is only allowed with hand gear, the use shall be limited to a maximum of one gear per card and person. The exception is Lake Orsasjön where the 1993 Fishing Act definition of hand gear applies to co-owners and residents - "Hand gear refers to a rod, jig and similar movable gear that is equipped with a line and a maximum of ten hooks ."

Regard

When fishing with bait fish, where permitted, avoid using fish from other water systems to avoid the spread of undesirable species and diseases.
Respect the signage in the fishing conservation area. Garbage and trash must be taken home after fishing.
Do not drill fish that are to be returned for too long to avoid lactic acid formation.
When undersized fish have been caught, do not take the fish out of the water but carefully remove the fish into the water.
Let the fish get fresh water over their gills (hold it against the current or gently move it back and forth). Most of the trout and grayling stocks in the fishery management area are naturally reproducing, which is something we are proud of.
This also means that they are very valuable, but unfortunately many of the stocks are sensitive so do not overtax them - follow the issued regulations.
Avoid extensive worm fishing in smaller watercourses where this fishing is permitted. Brown trout are outlawed and may be caught in unlimited numbers. Perch and pike fishing is encouraged.

Wild trout fatty fin remains (return)

Tagged trout, adipose fin cut off

Return untagged (i.e. "wild") trout, it is protected (trout with adipose fin is protected and is released. Tagged trout may be taken regardless of size. A maximum of one fin-clipped trout with a minimum size of 50 cm may be taken per day and fishing license.

Violation of the regulations may result in a control fee (2,000 SEK) being charged.

Fishing license prices 2025

Shareholder cards are only available at Ifiske.se Enter village and small number (ex. Kyrkbyn. 200:-

Card sellers: www.ifiske.se , Orsa Fiskecenter, Orsa Grönklitt Outdoor Facility AB.