General
Fishing is free for children/youth up to 18 years of age. However, identification must be presented. Identification must always be carried in order to be presented. NO CRAB FISHING IS ALLOWED
Methods: The fishing license is valid for Ice Fishing, Casting Rod, Fly Rod, Fishing Rod. Fishing may be done from land and fishing from a boat. However, boats may not be used in planted waters. Only ONE fishing rod / person may be fished with at a time. For example, you may not put out three fishing rods at the same time. No fixed gear or nets are permitted. Catch restrictions: Minimum dimensions according to the County Administrative Board in Västerbotten. Gray 35 cm Pikeperch 40 cm
**NOTE! The BOAT you bring MUST be thoroughly washed and disinfected before lowering. Contact someone from Kvistforsens FVO for approval. This is due to the risk of crayfish plague infection. Only fly fishing is allowed in the old riverbed. Caught fish MUST be released. Free boat available for loan for those who have purchased a fishing license. Contact Roland Söderström in Medle 070-5578737. Or Ulf Långström in Gråberg 0910-588030 REMINDERS: Release fish you don't need. Do not handle the fish with dry hands. If possible, leave the fish in the water when you unhook it. REMEMBER: Protect nature. Keep it clean and take any trash home with you. Do you see anything that needs to be fixed? Contact someone on the board at Kvistforsens FVO. VIOLATIONS MAY RESULT IN THE CHARGING OF AN INSPECTION FEE. Inspection fees. (§31 Act 1981:533) (The Act on Fisheries Conservation Areas) These amounts have been determined by the general meeting of the fisheries conservation area. The inspection fee is issued directly by the fisheries inspector. In the event of non-payment, the matter will be referred to the Swedish Enforcement Authority for collection. The maximum amount for the inspection fee is 1/10 of the base amount, which currently means SEK 4,400. - Sale of fish from the area = SEK 4,400 - Illegal fishing with mass-catching gear = SEK 4,400 - Fishing clearly beyond one's own domestic needs, repeated overfishing. = 2200kr - Catch of protected species or fishing during a protected period = 1100kr - Violations of bag limit = 1100kr - Violations of minimum/maximum size = 550kr