Västernorrlands län · Sweden

Meåforsen, Faxälven

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

63.311° N · 16.648° E
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Permit
Local fishing permit
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100,00 SEK
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Rules & closed seasons

⚠️ Key rules at a glance
  • Fishing with otter boards or nets is prohibited.
  • Maximum 2 fish per card and day.
  • Maximum 2 cards per person per day.
  • For grayling and trout, the minimum size is 25 cm.
  • Maximum number of greyhounds per person per day is 10.
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Meåforsens FVO (Ärtrikstjärn) Day pass for sport fishing with rod from hand in Ärtrikstjärn. Only fishing from land is allowed (ice in winter). Maximum 2 fish per card and day. Maximum 2 cards per person per day. Children / young people, up to the age of 16, may fish on the same card as a parent. The maximum number of fish per card applies. Meåforsens FVOF It is permitted to fish from a boat in Faxälven. Fishing with otter boards or nets is prohibited. Along the specially marked fly fishing stretch in the Faxälven, only fishing with a fly rod is allowed. For grayling and trout, the minimum size is 25 cm. Maximum number of greyhounds per person per day is 10. Children/youths, up to and including the age of 16, may fish on the same card as a parent. Maximum number of fish per card applies.

Checked: 31.08.2026 · Source: iFiske

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Naturcamping

Campsite

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12,1 km from the water Source checked: 05.09.2026

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Näsåkers Camping & Stugby

Campsite · ★ 9.3/10 (23)

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🎣 Angling on site
SaunaWi-FiPlaygroundPets allowedPower hookupShop
18,9 km from the water Source checked: 05.09.2026

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Sigges familjecamping

Campsite

⛺ Tents · Caravans

Toilet
19,4 km from the water Source checked: 05.09.2026

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Kläpp-campingen

Campsite

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Toilet
20,2 km from the water Source checked: 05.09.2026

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Rästplats Prästbordet

Motorhome and caravan site

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22,3 km from the water Source checked: 05.09.2026

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Wohnmobil-Stellplatz

Motorhome and caravan site

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23,4 km from the water Source checked: 05.09.2026

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Össterå Rästplats

Motorhome and caravan site

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24,7 km from the water Source checked: 05.09.2026

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Långsele Camping

Campsite

⛺ Tents · Caravans

🎣 Angling on site
Power hookupShowerToilet
24,8 km from the water Source checked: 05.09.2026

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Hammarstrand Camping

Campsite

⛺ Tents · Caravans

🎣 Angling on site
Power hookupShowerToiletPets allowed
26,0 km from the water Source checked: 05.09.2026

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Ramsele Camping

Campsite

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⏰ 24/7

ShowerSaunaToiletWi-Fi
26,7 km from the water Source checked: 05.09.2026

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Meåforsen’s fisheries conservation area concerns a 25 km-long stretch of Faxälven, mostly consisting of flowing water. Meåforsen is upstream of the village of Ärtrik by road 331. The fisheries conservation area offers fishing in Faxälven’s last natural rapid and has some of Sweden’s best grayling fishing! There are two overnight cabins beside the river - “Harren” and “Öringen”, which may be used free of charge. Both cabins are equipped with four beds, a wood-burning stove and a dry toilet. Hostel accommodation with kitchen, WC and shower is available in Gideåberg. Contact person Elisabeth Edholm, telephone 0730848490. In Långsele there are a campsite, grocery shop and petrol station. In Edsele there is an automatic petrol station and grocery shop, which also has fishing equipment. In Ramsele there are a campsite and cabin hire, grocery shop, petrol station and fishing-equipment sales. In the village of Ärtrik there is a tarn with stocked fish, where fishing is offered at special times and with a special permit. Free fishing for children and young people up to and including the age of 16. Only in the company of a parent/guardian/adult/person who has a valid permit (on that person’s quota). The association manages fishing in Faxälven within Meåforsen’s fisheries conservation area and Ärtrikstjärnen in Sollefteå municipality, Västernorrland County.

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