Valid from 2026-03-18
GENERAL RULES
Applies to all waters unless otherwise stated.
The fishing license is personal and must be taken with all forms of fishing.
Young people up to and including the year they turn 16 fish for free even without the company of a guardian.
In all waters, fishing may only be conducted with "hand gear" (Clarification; It is therefore not permitted to fish with, for example, nets or nets within Arbrå FVF)
Fishing with fishing rods permitted, max 15/person.
Catch limit in all waters of a total of 3 fish per day and person, refers to trout, char, rainbow trout and pike-perch.
Prohibited from selling fish caught within the Arbrå-Undersvik fishing conservation area. Exception for bait fish.
Fishing ban in flowing water between September 1 and December 31, does not apply in Ljusnan.
New rule 2026: Fishing prohibited with live equipment (so-called Livescope) in Flästasjön including the fish farm.
Anyone fishing within Arbrå FVF is responsible for finding out and following the applicable fishing regulations.
Pay attention to local regulations that are posted at the respective water. (Clarification; This can also be done on the website or via social media).
All fishing is done at your own risk.
Exemptions from applicable fishing regulations can be applied for from the board.
PUT AND TAKE
Lillsjön and Stugsjön.
Minimum size trout 35cm and char 25cm.
Fishing may be done with a maximum of 2 rods/person.
Fishing equipment may never be left in the water unattended. (Clarification; it is NOT allowed to fish while sitting in the caravan. It is also NOT allowed to occupy a jetty/fishing spot when not fishing)
Fishing from a boat or other floating craft is prohibited.
Float fishing may only be done with a fly rod.
Fishing ban in Stugsjön from 1/10 until the winter premiere, and from ice breaking until the summer premiere.
Fishing ban in Lillsjön from 1/11 until the winter premiere, and from ice breaking until the summer premiere.
ARBRÅSJÖARNA
Please note that from 2019 there are different rules within Arbrå-Undersviks FVO. The specified rules apply within the Arbrå FVF area. For other areas, other rules apply
Maximum size of pike-perch 70cm (all pike-perch over 70cm must be released)
Minimum size of trout caught in Orsjön/Kyrksjön 50 cm (all trout under 50cm must be released)
Trout fishing prohibited from 16/9-24/12 in flowing water (tributaries) and 200m out in Ljusnan from the mouth of the tributary.
Trolling fishing permitted with a maximum of 6 rods
GALVÅN
From the outlet of Galvsjön to the inlet of Åsbackadammen, shared stretch with Bollnäs FVF.
Fishing may only be done with a fly or spinner.
Fishing may only be done during the period 1 June – 31 August
Catch limit 1 fish/day and person.
Minimum size, trout 35cm, grayling 30cm.
Fishing requires a fishing license in Arbrå FVF or Bollnäs FVF.
CRAB FISHING
Total fishing ban for crayfish in Arbrå FVF (applies to both river crayfish and signal crayfish.