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How does fishing in Åre work? When can you fish, what rules apply, and which fish are you allowed to keep? Here you'll find answers to some of the most common questions. For more local knowledge, pay a visit to Fjällsport in Duved – they're always happy to share tips on where the fish are biting. And don't forget to buy your fishing permit before heading out!

Last updated: 21 October 2026

Photo: Sandra Lee Pettersson

Passionate fly fisher or just in the mood for some simple brook fishing? Årefjällen and its surroundings have something for anglers of all levels. If you’re heading to Åre to fish, or fancy a fishing trip while you’re here, you can either head out on your own or book a guided fishing experience with one of our activity companies.

For the best advice and up-to-date information on fishing conditions and what bait to use, your best bet is to head over to Fjällsport in Duved. Here, you can swap fishing secrets with other keen anglers and get seasonal tips. And once you’re ready to head out, don’t forget to have your fishing permit!

Get your permit

You can purchase fishing licences for the various fishing areas around Åre in several places. Not everyone sells for all waters, but Fjällsport always knows who sells which licences for each water.

FJÄLLSPORT, central Duved, 0647-261 00

IFISKE.se offers digital fishing licences, also available as a free app on the App Store and Google Play.

ONLINE: local licences for Åre through Ifiske.

VIA NATUREIT: for waters managed by the County Administrative Board (Länsstyrelsen).

Be sure to check recommendations on which fish to keep, and always fish with consideration to ensure healthy, sustainable fish stocks for future generations.

You can find more information about rules, recommendations and restrictions at the local fishing areas and the County Administrative Board.

Fish with a guide

Regardless of whether you’re an experienced fisher, a beginner or anything in between, a guided tour is a great experience. It’s not always easy to find the right spots or know what bait or which gear to use. A guide can help you with all of that, especially as they know every rook and eddy in the local waters.

Here are a few tips on where to find your local fishing guide:

Fjällsport in Duved

Explore Åre

Trillevallen in southern Årefjällen

Åreguiderna

The companies below to find your perfect fishing adventure and for other fun activities to fill your days in Åre.

Children showing newly caught fish by lake Åre Trout fishing on lake Åre, guided by Explore Åre. Photo: Explore Åre

Explore fishing in Åre

Fjällsport Duved

Fjällsport

Sports- and fishing store with a wide range of articles. Fishing licenses and boat rental. During summer guided fishing tours and fly fishing courses.


Downhillguidning med Åreguiderna i Åre Bike Park

Åreguiderna

Wide range of activities. Summer – downhill, XC, fly fishing, hiking & SUP. Winter – offpist, cross country skiing, snowmobile tours & snowshoeing.


Åre Nature Adventure

Åre Nature Adventures

Guided adventure tours all year round. Summer: SUP, moose safari, fishing. Winter: snowshoeing, snow quad, dog sledding, northen light tours.


Explore Åre

Explore Åre

Explore Åre offers a wide range of adventures from traditional activities such as fishing & snowshoeing to snowbiking, zorbing & SUP.