Fishing rules

Malgomaj FVOF

Malgomaj

Applies to 4 permitsLast updated October 26, 2026

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NOTE: It is forbidden to throw cigarette butts and garbage into the lake. The fish will die if they eat it. It is also forbidden to clean fish at the lake.

**NOTE: It is important that the correct name and address are given when purchasing a fishing license in order for the fishing license to be valid. Incorrect information means that the fishing license is invalid! In case of violation of the rules when fishing, a control fee will be charged and you will be suspended for 1 week and if it is repeated, you will be suspended for one year.

Control fees: 500 SEK: Too many rods/pcs. Too many fish/pcs. 1000 SEK: Fishing with unapproved baits, littering, fish cleaning etc. 2000 SEK: Fishing in flowing water during the ban period. Fishing within the square marked area on the map during the ban period. Mashing. 10 percent of PBB: Fishing for sale.**

Prohibited hours within the squared area. From 1/5 to the day before Midsummer Eve. Reopens on Midsummer Eve. From 1/12 - to 31/1

 

General

All fishing and fishing methods that are not permitted according to the following paragraphs are prohibited. For violations of the fishing rules set by the association, an inspection fee is charged in accordance with the Fishing Conservation Areas Act. (SFS 1981:533, §§ 31 - 38) Fishing license buyers agree that the Fishing Inspector may examine and check all fishing equipment, bags, spaces in boats, snowmobiles, vehicles, windbreaks and fishing sheets. 1. Fishing licenses must be purchased before fishing begins and must be carried with them at all times. 2. The fishing license must bear the holder's name and signature in permanent writing. The fishing license is personal and may not be transferred! Accompanying young people up to and including 15 years of age fish on the cardholder's fishing license. 3. For digital fishing licenses, a printout or fishing license in digital form must be presented. 4. The fishing license must be presented to a fishing inspector on request together with identification. 5. Fishing licenses without a name and signature are considered invalid. 6. Only one (1) fishing license per person / day 7. Fishing tents, windbreaks or fishing sheets may be used during the day but must be moved at least 200 meters when fishing day 2, etc. 8. In the event of any violation of applicable rules, the person concerned may pay an inspection fee or have the matter referred to legal review. If any inspection fee is issued, the buyer agrees that the inspection fee will be deducted from the same account as at the time of purchase.

Exempted areas for fishing

1. Malgomaj 1:8 (GHG AB). The fishery management area only includes the water in Malgomaj and Insjön. 2. Areas leased by Umlax AB. The water around the fish cages in the fish farm.

Trolling

Trolling cards are only sold at Grönlunds Fiske in Vilhelmina. There you will also receive current rules and information about closed areas and about suitable areas for trolling for different fish species.

Fishing season

Fishing ban during the period 1/5 - up to and including the day before Midsummer Eve and 1/12 - 31/1 according to the area marked in the map, see/fishing map" Fishing ban in all flowing watercourses between 1/9 - 31/10. Also applies within a radius of 300 meters of all watercourses that flow into the lakes.

Methods

Only fishing with one (1) hand gear per person is permitted. Fishing from a boat, "rowing" or dragging a longline with a rod is permitted. Trolling card rules in addition to the rules that apply to regular card fishing 1. Fishing permitted from Midsummer Eve 2. Max. 3 rods/person with one bait/rod and max. 6 rods/boat. 3. Deep rigs and side screens permitted. 4. Trolling only applies in Lake Malgomaj from the square marked area on the map east of Malgovik's fishing limit.

Catch restrictions

Maximum five (5) breed fish (char, trout and rainbow trout)/ person / Total number of fish is 10 fish~per day.

Other rules All fish guts must be taken care of. Prohibition on the use of live or frozen bait. Does not apply to worms or maggots.. Prohibition on all baiting with vegetarian, animal or artificial means. All fishing for sale is prohibited.

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