Fishing rules

Iron FVOF

Vanån, Västerdalälven, Van m fl vatten

Applies to 7 permitsLast updated July 12, 2026

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In all waters:

  • All fishing in all waters requires a valid fishing license.
  • Angler fishing: 12 tackle or rods per license and person.
  • It is recommended that pikes over 100cm are released.
  • It is recommended that perch over 40cm are released.
  • On the tourist fishing license, all fishing with fixed gear is prohibited.
  • On the local license, 100 meters of nets are allowed and these must be marked with name and telephone number.
  • Children up to 18 years of age fish for free.

Crayfish fishing:

Date for 2026 year crayfish fishing. 14 Aug. at 5:00 PM - 16 Aug. at 12:00 PM.

10 cages per person/fishing license, Note! Both annual license and crayfish fishing license are required. Minimum size 10 cm.

The gear must be marked with your name and phone number.

Closed hours:

  • Fishing is prohibited for all salmonids during the spawning periods.
  • For trout and char, the ban applies from October 1 to November 30.
  • For grayling, the ban applies from March 15 to May 15.
  • During these times, fishing with nets is also prohibited for everyone within a radius of 300 meters from a stream or river mouth.

Minimum size and catch limit:

  • All salmonids have a minimum size of 30cm. For trout, char and grayling, the catch limit is 3 fish per day.

SPECIAL RULES APPLY IN THESE WATERS:

  • Gräsbackstjärn, Fisklösen, Perchtjärn, Galtjärn, Blanktjärn, Snårbergsgötjärn, Öratjärn, Björntjärn and Uttertjärn.
  • One rod per card in these waters.
  • Boats/floating aids prohibited.
  • Total net fishing ban applies in Gensen.

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