Västerbottens län · Sweden

Kvistforsens

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

64.733° N · 20.718° E
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Water type
Lake
Permit
Local fishing permit
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50,00 SEK
Boat
No confirmed boat option
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  • Grayling 35 cm Zander 40 cm NOTE!.
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Kvistforsens FVOF Generally: Fishing is free for children/youth up to 18 years of age. However, identification must be presented. Identification must always be brought along for presentation. NO CRAB FISHING IS ALLOWED Methods: The fishing license is valid for Ice Fishing, Casting Rod, Fly Rod, Fishing Rod. Fishing is allowed from land as well as from a boat. However, boats may not be used in planted waters. Only ONE fishing rod/person may be used at a time. For example, you are not allowed to put out three fishing rods at the same time. No fixed gear or nets are allowed. Catch restrictions: Minimum dimensions according to the County Administrative Board in Västerbotten. Grayling 35 cm Zander 40 cm NOTE! The BOAT you bring MUST be thoroughly washed and disinfected before being lowered. Contact someone from Kvistforsens FVO for approval. This is due to the risk of crayfish plague infection. Only fly fishing is allowed in the old riverbed. Caught fish MUST be released. A free boat is available to borrow for those who have purchased a fishing license. Contact Roland Söderström in Medle 070-5578737. Or Ulf Långström in Gråberg 0910-588030 REMINDERS: Reintroduce fish you don't need. Do not handle the fish with dry hands. If possible, leave the fish in the water when you release the hook. REMEMBER: Protect nature. Keep it clean and take your trash home with you. Do you see anything that needs to be fixed? Contact someone on the board at Kvistforsens FVO. VIOLATIONS MAY RESULT IN AN INSPECTION FEE BEING CHARGED. Control fees. (§31 Act 1981:533) (Fishery Conservation Areas Act) These amounts have been determined by the fisheries management area's general meeting. The inspection fee is issued directly by the fisheries inspector. In the event of non-payment, the case will be sent to the bailiff for collection. The maximum amount for the inspection fee is 1/10 of the base amount, which currently means SEK 4,400. - Sale of fish from the area = 4400 SEK - Illegal fishing with mass-catching gear = 4400 SEK - Fishing obviously beyond one's own domestic needs, repeated overfishing. = 2200 SEK - Catch of protected species or fishing during a protected period = 1100 SEK - Bag limit violations = 1100 SEK - Violations of minimum/maximum dimensions = 550 SEK

Checked: 30.08.2026 · Source: iFiske

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Camp Caribou

Campsite

⛺ Tents

24,9 km from the water Source checked: 05.09.2026

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Bureå Camping

Campsite

⛺ Tents

⏰ May 01-Oct 31 PH,Mo-Su 00:00-24:00 open

25,6 km from the water Source checked: 05.09.2026

This place is recorded in the linked geodata source. Check opening and overnight rules before travelling.

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We do not sell fishing permits here! iFiske unfortunately does not sell fishing permits for this organisation; here you will only find information about this water. We naturally hope to be able to offer fishing permits for Kvistforsens FVOF in the future. Within Kvistforsens FVO there is an opportunity to fish for many different species. Pike, roach and perch are the fish most often caught, but there is also a chance of catching grayling or trout downstream of the power station dams. For LOCAL RESIDENTS, game fish have been stocked in Västerträsket and Hamptjärn. NO CRAYFISH FISHING PERMITTED DUE TO CRAYFISH PLAGUE! Wind shelters and fireplaces are available in many places within the area. Boats may be borrowed upon presentation of a fishing permit. ANNUAL MEETING IN LUND VILLAGE HALL 18 MARCH-2027 AT 19.00 Free fishing for children and young people up to and including the age of 18. Must carry valid identification. Fishing is free for children/young people up to 18, but identification must be produced. Identification must always be carried for presentation.

Source: iFiske
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