General fishing regulations
- Allowed fishing gear
- One fishing rod may be used at a time
- Angelfish fishing with a hook (not scissors) from ice. Max. 10 tackles.
- Fishing license and valid identification must be carried when fishing.
- Fishing license is personal and must be shown to the supervisor upon request.
- NOTE! In the event of violations of the rules of the fishing conservation area association, an inspection fee may be charged according to the Fisheries Conservation Areas Act (1981:533).
- Total ban on net fishing, cast nets and longlines within the fishing conservation area!
Closed hours and protected areas
- All fishing is prohibited approximately 50 m upstream and approximately 50 m downstream of the lock facility. The fishing limit downstream of the lock is marked with signs, see also the marked prohibited area on the map. It is prohibited to throw bait into this area. This ban applies all year round!
- All fishing for salmon and sea trout is prohibited during the period 1 January - 18 June and 1 August - 31 December.
- During the rest of the time, i.e. 19 June - 31 July, the following applies: Catch limit and minimum size: A maximum of one (1) salmon or sea trout per day may be caught. The minimum length of 50 cm applies to both species.
- All fishing for pike perch is prohibited during the period 1 May - 20 June.
- Protection of reproduction areas. All fishing is prohibited throughout the year in the streams of the fishery conservation area and within a radius of 100 m from the stream outlet. Kallån and Billabäcken upstream of Billatjärn are exempt.
Water with special rules
- HAMPTJÄRN, Sund
- Special fishing license required. Sold by SFK Storfiskarna.
- SVARTTJÄRN, Myckling
- Special fishing license required. Sold by SFK Storfiskarna.
Boat
- Boats may be used for fishing with the exception of Hamptjärn and Svarttjärn.
- Trolling license entitles to trolling with a maximum of 4 rods/boat in the NMFVO part of the Moälven.
Species and catch limits
Permitted dimensions in parentheses
- Pike, (40 - 75 cm) Max 3 fish/day
- Perch, (0-35 cm) Max 10 fish/day
- Zander, (45-70cm) Max 3 fish/day
- Sea trout, (min 50cm) Max 1 fish/day
- Salmon (min 50cm) Max 1 fish/day
- Lake trout
- Grayling (min25cm)
- Rainbow trout (See rules on fishing license for Svarttjärn and Hamptjärn)
- Char (See rules on fishing license for Svarttjärn)
Inspection fees from 2023
- Fishing with nets: 4000 SEK
- Fishing in unlicensed water: 4,000 SEK
- Caught and killed fish of an unauthorized species or size: 500 SEK/fish
- Fishing with incorrect gear or bait: 500 SEK
- Fishing with too many gears or incorrect handling: 500 SEK/gear
- Maximum amount on the same occasion is 5,250 SEK
Fishing information & Map
www.moalven.se FISHING CARD PRICES from 2026 Annual card (calendar year) 600:- Annual card Youth 17-19 years (calendar year) 300:- Trolling card Moälven (calendar year) 1,200:- Day card (24 hours) 60:- Youth under 17 years Free