Värmlands län · Sweden

Gapern

Gapern is a fishing area in Värmlands län. Its verified source description, position and current rules link directly to iFiske.

59.530° N · 13.651° E
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Water type
Lake
Permit
Local fishing permit
Price from
75,00 SEK
Boat
No confirmed boat option
km²
20
Rules & closed seasons

Rules & closed seasons

⚠️ Key rules at a glance
  • Deep rigging is prohibited.
  • Fishing for sale is prohibited.
  • Fishing for sale is prohibited!!.
  • The minimum size for taking pikeperch is 45 cm.
  • Gaperns FVOF The day pass is valid per day (00:00 - 24:00).
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Gaperns FVOF The day pass is valid per day (00:00 - 24:00). The fishing license, which is personal and cannot be transferred, must be carried electronically when fishing and must be presented to the relevant fishing right owner or supervisor upon request. Free fishing for children and young people up to and including 14 years of age. The minimum size for taking pikeperch is 45 cm. Trolling may be done with only one move per person. A person may only buy one fishing license. Deep rigging is prohibited. Fishing for sale is prohibited. In case of violation of the association's rules, the fishing license holder must pay an inspection fee of up to SEK 4,650 (10% of the applicable base amount) Gaperns FVOF (fiskerättsägare) Fishing rights owners' fishing within Gapern's fisheries management area The Fishery Assembly has decided that all owners of fishing rights must receive a Fishing Rights Certificate/Membership Card free of charge. The membership certificate applies until further notice to all fishing on the terms decided by the fishing meeting and within the framework of the general and local rules for fishing in force at any given time. The certificate is personal and may not be transferred or lent. For permanent residential properties, the membership card also applies to spouses/partners and children living at home who belong to the household and are registered on the property. For leisure properties and other property, the card also applies to spouses/partners and children living at home who belong to the household and are registered at the permanent residence address. The fishing rights certificate must be taken with you when fishing and must be presented to the fishing supervisor or fishing rights owner upon request. Fishermen themselves are obliged to ascertain which fishing regulations apply in the area, see below. When transferring a property, the owner must contact the fishing area association and provide information about the new owner for the issuance of a new membership certificate. The minimum size for taking pikeperch is 45 cm. Trolling may be done with only one move per person. Deep rigging is prohibited.. PLEASE NOTE that internet bans apply in Gapern every year between 15 May and 30 June. Placed tools must be marked with name and property and with floats at both ends, otherwise the tools will be confiscated. Owners of fishing rights may fish with a maximum of 150 meters of nets. Fishing for sale is prohibited!! In case of violation of the association's rules, the fishing rights owner must pay a control fee of up to 10% of the applicable base amount. (52,500 SEK in 2023) Young people under the age of 15 fish for free with fishing rod and casting rod with one pull.. Guest card is valid for angling and casting rod with one pull. Owners of fishing rights (or residents at Gapern who have purchased an Annual Pass) have the right to purchase one or more GUEST CARDS (annual passes) for one person. The guest card may be used by visiting family and friends of the fishing rights owner/annual card holder. Guest cards may not be used when renting out the home. The board

Checked: 28.08.2026 · Source: iFiske

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Stays & fishing services near Gapern

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Wohnmobil-Stellplatz

Motorhome and caravan site

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Power hookup
19,8 km from the water Source checked: 05.09.2026

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Stugknuten

Stuga vid Vänern

Holiday home or accommodation · ★ 10.0/10 (9)

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Wi-FiSwimmingShowerToilet

≈ from 1.214 SEK/day · 8.500 SEK/week

20,1 km from the water Source checked: 21.07.2026

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Stugknuten

Stor Stuga med Strandtomt och Motorbåt vid Fryken

Holiday home or accommodation · ★ 10.0/10 (1)

⚓ Boat rental nearby

🎣 Waterfront🎣 Boat rental🎣 Angling on site
SaunaWi-FiSwimmingShowerToilet

≈ from 1.543 SEK/day · 10.800 SEK/week

20,4 km from the water Source checked: 21.07.2026

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Stugknuten

Enkel sommarstuga

Holiday home or accommodation

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🎣 Angling on site
SwimmingPets allowedToilet
22,6 km from the water Source checked: 21.07.2026

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Stugknuten

Hus i avskilt läge

Holiday home or accommodation · ★ 10.0/10 (2)

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🎣 Angling on site
SwimmingWi-FiPets allowedShowerToilet

≈ from 786 SEK/day · 5.500 SEK/week

22,8 km from the water Source checked: 21.07.2026

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First Camp Skutberget-Karlstad

Campsite

⛺ Tents · Caravans

🎣 Angling on site
Power hookupShowerToiletWi-Fi
22,9 km from the water Source checked: 05.09.2026

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Trevligt gästhus nära Vänern och badplats

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SwimmingWi-FiShowerToilet
23,8 km from the water Source checked: 21.07.2026

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Lägenheter i en svensk villa vid en sjö

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🎣 Angling on site
Wi-FiPets allowedSwimmingShowerToilet
24,2 km from the water Source checked: 21.07.2026

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Mysig lillstuga i östra Värmland

Holiday home or accommodation · ★ 10.0/10 (1)

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Pets allowedShowerSwimmingToilet

≈ from 429 SEK/day · 3.000 SEK/week

24,5 km from the water Source checked: 21.07.2026

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Stugknuten

Annorlunda boende i östra Värmland

Holiday home or accommodation · ★ 10.0/10 (5)

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🎣 Boat rental
Wi-FiSwimmingShowerToilet

≈ from 700 SEK/day · 4.900 SEK/week

24,5 km from the water Source checked: 21.07.2026

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Bomstadbadens Camping

Campsite · ★ 9.0/10 (350)

⛺ Tents · Caravans

Power hookupShowerToiletPets allowed
25,0 km from the water Source checked: 05.09.2026

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Stugknuten

Fjällstuga i skogen nära Vänern

Holiday home or accommodation

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🎣 Boat rental
Wi-FiSwimmingToiletSaunaShower

≈ from 571 SEK/day · 4.000 SEK/week

25,1 km from the water Source checked: 21.07.2026

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Lake Gapern, about 15 km northeast of Karlstad, is 2,000 hectares in size and has an abundant stock of zander, pike and perch, among other fish species. ... Free fishing for children and young people up to and including the age of 14. Hand tools only Fisheries management association that manages the fishing in Lake Gapern, about 15 km northwest of Karlstad.

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