13 tips for nearby fishing waters in Åre

Maybe you would prefer to dedicate several days to your dream fishing and enjoy quiet moments of solitude in waders, but need to compromise with time and want to know which fishing waters are both good and close. Most nearby waters accessible from E14 are flowing, but there are also several lakes where the best fishing is from a boat.

Max at Fjällsport has the best tips for what the fish are biting on in Åre and which waters work best when accessibility and simplicity are two important factors:

Fishing tips for flowing waters

• Duvedsälven offers fishing in flowing water with varying depths and speeds. Here, there is a good chance of catching mainly brown trout, especially in the deeper pools and around the rapids.
• Undersåkersälven offers 8 kilometers of varied fishing in both fast and calm waters. It has a naturally abundant brown trout population. Best fishing is at Brattlandsströmmen.
• Lövstaströmmen is known for its fast flowing water, perfect for sport fishing. There are plenty of brown trout, particularly along the rocky stream edges where the fish like to stay.
• Tångböle offers quieter fishing in the stream that flows through the landscape. Here, there is a rich stock of larger but harder-to-catch brown trout. The best fishing spots are around the natural pools formed in the stream.
• Storån offers varied fishing with both fast and calmer sections.
• Henån offers scenic fishing in flowing water. Here, you can find beautiful brown trout, with the best fishing spots around the deeper sections of the stream.
• Sätterån is a calm and winding stream with an abundant population of brown trout and some char. The best fishing spots are around the natural pools and beneath overhanging trees where the fish like to hide.
• Husån offers varied fishing with both fast currents and calmer sections.
• Fishing waters around Kolåsen include both lakes and flowing waters, with brown trout, char, and grayling. The best fishing spots vary depending on the season and water levels, but rapids and deep lakes are always good choices.

Fishing tips for lakes

• Anjan is a lake with clear water and a rich fish fauna. You can catch grayling, brown trout, char, and perch here. The best fishing spots are in the lake’s deeper areas and around the many islands and points that extend into the water.
• Sandkläpptjärn is a calm and clear tarn with a rich stock of brown trout and char. The best fishing spots are along the tarn’s edges and near the inlet and outlet.
• Helgesjön is located in a mountain-adjacent environment with clear water and offers fishing for perch, burbot, brown trout, pike, grayling, and lake. The best fishing is in the lake’s deeper areas and around the many bays and islands that provide shelter for the fish. Boats can be rented through Helgesjöns FVOF.

Most of the waters around Åre are main streams or tributaries to or from Indalsälven, the artery of the entire water system. Generally, the lakes are shallow with much of the bottom covered in vegetation, making them more accessible for fishing from a boat.

You can find a map of these tips through the iFiske app. Remember to purchase fishing permits and keep track of regulations and recommendations.

If you want inspiration from others fishing in Åre waters, make sure to follow these:

• Northern Trout Shop, with an active Instagram account featuring a lot of content from Åre waters.
• Baitbox, fishing influencers on platforms like YouTube, partly based in Åre.
• Nils Remy, who often fishes in waters around Åre.
• Mathias Åre Fishing Guides, who offers guided tours on behalf of Åre Fjällsport.