Västerbottens län · Sweden

Övre Ångermanälven och Mesjöområdet

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

64.366° N · 16.890° E
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Water type
River
Permit
Local fishing permit
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Rules & closed seasons

Rules & closed seasons

⚠️ Key rules at a glance
  • NOTE: Fishing prohibited closest to Stenkullafors power plant and approximately 250 meters downstream. as it is a safety risk to be there to fish .) Window outlet special route.
  • Fishing with live bait fish prohibited.
  • Abborrsjön minimum size trout & char 30 cm.
  • Nalkastjärn minimum size trout 30 cm - 3 fish / card and 24 hours.
  • Ångermanälven minimum size Grayling 30 cm - 3 fish / card and 24 hours.
  • Ångermanälven minimum size trout 45 cm - 3 fish / card and 24 hours.
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Övre Ångermanälven KFO (Vilhelmina kommun) The area is open for sport fishing. A fishing license entitles you to fish with a fly rod and spinning rod, also from a boat. Abborrsjön minimum size trout & char 30 cm. Nalkastjärn minimum size trout 30 cm - 3 fish / card and 24 hours. Ångermanälven minimum size Grayling 30 cm - 3 fish / card and 24 hours. Ångermanälven minimum size trout 45 cm - 3 fish / card and 24 hours. Special stretch from approximately 250 meters downstream of Stenkulla power station and down to the outlet of Torvsjöån applies with a maximum of 1 trout/day & card and a total of 2 trout per year and fishermen are allowed to kill them. NOTE: Fishing prohibited closest to Stenkullafors power plant and approximately 250 meters downstream. as it is a safety risk to be there to fish .) Window outlet special route. The trout caught must be between 55-75cm. Anything over and under this size must be released. Fish (all trout) that are caught must be reported. At Börtingsvängen's grill hut there is a report to fill out or text/call fiskelars 070-647 54 72 or via email - [email protected]. Fishing ban on Trout ( all trout must be released during this time ) between September 15th – last October ( Spawning time for Trout ) Fishing is done with a rod from shore. Fishing with live bait fish prohibited.

Checked: 30.08.2026 · Source: iFiske

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Trafikverket

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9,0 km from the water Source checked: 05.09.2026

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Wohnmobil-Parkplatz

Motorhome parking

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9,0 km from the water Source checked: 05.09.2026

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Meselefors Vandrarhem & Camping

Campsite

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9,2 km from the water Source checked: 05.09.2026

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Dalasjö Rastplats

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24,1 km from the water Source checked: 05.09.2026

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Risån

Campsite

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24,9 km from the water Source checked: 05.09.2026

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Doro Camping Lappland

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26,9 km from the water Source checked: 05.09.2026

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Bäskseleforsen

Campsite

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28,4 km from the water Source checked: 05.09.2026

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The area, approx. 6.5 Swedish miles, consists of the stretch between Volgsjöns fvo (Volgsjöfors dam) and Åsele town. Fishing is available for several species including trout, grayling, perch, pike, whitefish, burbot and roach. The area is open for sport fishing with fly rods and spinning rods, including from a boat. All waters within the area are open for fishing with handheld tackle. In Ångermanälven: 3 grayling per permit/day, minimum size 30 cm. In Abborrsjön in Åsele: 3 fish per permit/day, minimum size 30 cm. Trout in Ångermanälven, except on the special stretch: minimum size 45 cm. 3 trout per permit/day. The special stretch at Stenkulla (see below) Free fishing for children and young people up to and including the age of 16. The municipalities of Vilhelmina and Åsele, through the development unit in Vilhelmina, administer the stretch Volgsjöfors power station–Åsele.

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