Fishing rules

The Sorrel fishing

Sorselefisket

Applies to 5 permitsLast updated July 9, 2026

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General

Special water 1. part of the Laisälven.

Fly fishing stretch: Only fly fishing and all Trout, Grayling and Salmon must be released.

Fishing from your own boat only in Nedre Gautsträsk.

Fishing season: General grayling fishing ban from 15/3 to 31/5 to protect the grayling spawn. 15/9 to 31/10 general trout fishing ban. 15/9 to 31/12 general salmon fishing ban

Methods

General rules that apply to ALL waters: Prohibition of fishing with live bait such as worms, maggots, shrimp or imitations such as powerbait. (Applies only to summer season)

In part of the Laisälven (Långforsen) only fly fishing is allowed.

Catching restrictions: General rules that apply to ALL waters: 2 fish per fisherman/day (does not apply to perch. Of which a maximum of 1 trout. Maximum size: Trout and grayling of 45 cm. (over 45 cm must be released) Maximum size pike 80 cm. Maximum size is used to increase the chances of catching trophy fish in the area, and increases the number of large individuals in the spawning population, which gives a higher production. Fly fishing stretch on part of the Laisälven (Långforsen): here all trout, salmon and grayling must be released (Catch & Release):

These rules apply to