Fishing rules

The Tree River Card (FVOF of Litsbygden)

Långan, Hårkan, Indalsälven

Applies to 3 permitsLast updated July 1, 2025

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The Treälvskort is personal and applies to sport fishing with a rod. Detailed regulations according to the list below for each area.

Violation of established rules gives each FVO the right to charge an inspection fee of a maximum of 10% of the base amount

Nedre Hårkans FVO

  • The area extends from the border with Sandviksjöns/Edsforsens FVO down to the Högfors power plant.
  • Prohibited periods for grayling 1/10 - 31/5. Fishing for trout prohibited from 1/9. until ice formation
  • Pimpling through ice is permitted during the prohibition period.
  • Fishing permitted between 1/6 -30/9. Only fishing for grayling between 1/9 - 30/9, Max. 3 flies on the hook when fly fishing.
  • Max. 5 fish per day (grayling and trout).
  • Minimum size 35 centimeters

Litsbygdens FVO

  • The area includes the Hårkan from Högfors down to Indalsälven. The Indalsälven from Granbo/Långan down to Midskogs Kraftverk as well as Örån, Sännån, Fjälån, and Hällsgårdsån and Sännsjön (Part of, which also belongs to Lillsjöhögens FVO).
  • Fishing for trout in the Hårkan and all fishing in the other rivers is prohibited during the period 1/9 - 31/10.
  • All wild trout caught in the Hårkan must be released (the adipose fin cut off on trout that can be kept)
  • A maximum of 3 fish (35 - 45 cm, a total of grayling and trout) may be kept / day.
  • It is not permitted to fish with baited hooks in the permitted tributaries of the Indalsälven including the Hårkan. (applies to flowing water, = water velocity > 0.5 m/sec
  • Until June 30th, Lits FVO pays SEK 350 for wild trout (35 - 45 cm) caught in the Indalsälven. Environmental toxicity test. Call 070-358 43 16 if you want to return an unsold trout. Freeze in a PE plastic bag
  • NOTE; Total fishing ban in Myckeltjärnen from May 22nd to June 30th

Granboforsens FVO

  • The area covers the Indalsälven from the Kattstrupeforsens power plant down to the mouth of the Midskog reservoir at the mouth of Långan.
  • Fishing with hand gear from shore or from a boat rented from the fisheries management area. Fishing from your own boat is not permitted (applies to short-line fishermen).
  • Fishing for trout is prohibited 1/9 – 31/10.
  • Fishing for grayling is prohibited 15/4 - 31/5.
  • Minimum size for grayling and trout is 35 cm.
  • Fishing with a sinker is prohibited.
  • Float fishing is permitted.
  • All fishing from a boat is prohibited between the railway bridge and Granbo power plant.
  • Maximum 5 fish per day (grayling and trout)

Lower Långans FVO

  • The area includes Långan from the border with Landösjöns FVO down to the Långans mouth in Indalsälven, Näversjöarna and Lundsjön.
  • Fishing ban 1/9 – 31/10 and 15/4 – 31/5.
  • At dams/fishing routes, fishing is prohibited 50 meters upstream and downstream of these.
  • All fishing with baited hooks is prohibited.
  • All trout must be released Only fish between 35 - 50 cm may be kept. (Applies to grayling) All fish that are under or exceed this measurement must be released regardless of the condition of the fish!
  • Fishing with hand gear and a maximum of 2 hooks.
  • Fishing license is valid for sport fishing with a rod, brought from hand.
  • Fishing is permitted against a fishing license valid for 24 hours, 7 days or 12 months.
  • A maximum of 2 fish/fishing license/day may be kept
  • Not permitted with a boat in the Näversjöarna lakes
  • If the water temperature exceeds +18 C, fishing is temporarily closed.

Hissmofors FVO

  • The area includes the Indalsälven from the bridge in Dvärsätt down to the Kattstrupeforsen power plant.
  • Rules

• For trout: max. 2 fish per day within the sizes 35-50 cm shall be retained. All trout under or

over those dimensions SHALL be immediately released. Prohibition on fishing for trout during the spawning 1/9-31/10

• For Grayling: a maximum of 2 fish per day within the sizes 35-50 cm shall be retained. All grayling under or

over those dimensions SHALL be immediately released. Prohibition on fishing for grayling during the spawning 15/4-31/5. • Total fishing ban also applies 1/9-31/10 between Dvärsätts bridge (road Z1024) and the E14 bridge. • For Pike: all pikes over 80 cm SHALL be immediately released. Prohibition on fishing for Pike in Borggrensviken during the spawning in May. • For Perch: shall all perch over 40 cm immediately released.

These rules apply to

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