Västerbottens län · Sweden

Åby älvs övre fiskevårdsområde

Åby älvs övre fiskevårdsområde is a fishing area in Västerbottens län. Its verified source description, position and current rules link directly to iFiske.

65.181° N · 20.833° E
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Local fishing permit
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Rules & closed seasons

⚠️ Key rules at a glance
  • So-called paternoster tackle is prohibited.
  • Max 1 salmon/fisherman/day Ban on salmon fishing upstream from Hednäs power station.
  • Minimum dimensions: 50cm Salmon exceeding 90cm are released.
  • Max 1 trout/angler/day Minimum dimensions: 50cm Trout exceeding 70cm are released.
  • Minimum dimensions: 35cm Grayling exceeding 45cm are released (recommended) Fish that are smaller than the above measurements must be immediately unhooked without lifting the fish out of the water.
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Åby älvs övre fvof Fishing regulations within Åby Älv's Upper Fishing Area Fishing within the fishery conservation area may only be conducted by those who have obtained a fishing license and only with hand gear. Exceptions apply to fishing with a fishing rod (2 fishing licenses) for pike and perch. Fishing ban applies from Hednäs power station downstream approximately 600m to the sign. This applies all year round. Salmon 1/9-31/12 there is a fishing ban on salmon. Salmon fishing is permitted between 16/5-31/8. During the period 1/1-18/6, C&R applies 19/6-31/8. Max 1 salmon/fisherman/day Ban on salmon fishing upstream from Hednäs power station. Minimum dimensions: 50cm Salmon exceeding 90cm are released. Fish that are smaller than the above measurements must be immediately unhooked without lifting the fish out of the water. Trout 1/9-31/12 there is a fishing ban on trout. Trout fishing is permitted between 16/5-31/8. During the period 1/1-18/6, C&R applies 19/6-31/8. Max 1 trout/angler/day Minimum dimensions: 50cm Trout exceeding 70cm are released. Fish that are smaller than the above measurements must be immediately unhooked without lifting the fish out of the water. Grayling 1/3-31/5 there is a fishing ban on grayling. A maximum of 5 grayling/angler and 24 hours may be kept. Minimum dimensions: 35cm Grayling exceeding 45cm are released (recommended) Fish that are smaller than the above measurements must be immediately unhooked without lifting the fish out of the water. Reporting obligation Everyone who fishes must report all fish caught, including returned fish. Catches must be reported immediately after release or capture. Reporting is done via IFiske where you buy your fishing licenses. General provisions All fishermen must bring a valid fishing license and valid identification. Supervision in the fisheries management area takes place continuously and documents must be presented in connection with inspections. Otherwise, it is considered poaching and this is reported to the police. Young people under 18 fish for free but must be able to prove their age with identification in cases where there may be doubt. Fishing with hand gear includes pole, rod, spinning, reel or fly rod. So-called paternoster tackle is prohibited. Only 1 rod/angler is allowed. Fishing licenses are obtained via IFiske.

Checked: 29.08.2026 · Source: iFiske

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Fällfors Camping

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6,5 km from the water Source checked: 05.09.2026

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Camp Caribou

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25,5 km from the water Source checked: 05.09.2026

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Hemlunda Camping

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29,7 km from the water Source checked: 05.09.2026

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Åby river below the county border to the suspension bridge in Blåfors and Malbäcken ... Free fishing for children and young people up to and including the age of 17. Under 18 years of age and must be able to prove their age with an ID card if in doubt The association is restarting after being dormant for many years. We are starting to build up the organization, look after fishing spots and get the fishing regulations in order.

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