Fishing in Lofsdalen
Fishing in Lofsdalen
Fish mountain trout, grayling and char from shore or boat with a spinning rod, angling and fly-fishing
Fishing in Lofsdalen
Lofsdalen is a fishing paradise all five seasons of the year. In spring, summer, and autumn, as long as the ice hasn’t formed, you can fish from the shore or boat in Lofsdalen’s rich variety of streams, tarns, pits, and lakes. During the winter and late winter seasons, ice fishing is the activity of choice, often combined with day trips on snowmobiles, skis, snowshoes, and on foot, ideally with barbecuing and a warm drink.
What you need
We sell fishing gear, permits, and bait. Children under 15 fish for free. Härjedalen Municipality annually recognises the most skilled angler. Come and report all your catches over two kilograms. We care about your fishing experience and therefore share our extensive knowledge of fishing in the Lofsdalen mountain area.
Price fishing permits
- One day 110 SEK
- Week 375 SEK
- Year 750 SEK
- Family Year* 935 SEK
*Family Year is valid for a couple with children under 18 years all living at the same address.
Our best fishing tips
- In the 20 km long Lofssjön, you can fish both from a boat and from land. Here, large trouts weighing up to 10 kg are found. The lake record for trout stands at 9.755 kg. In Lofssjön, you can catch perch, trout (both large and small), pike, and burbot.
- Stråhåarna is a flowing water system located northwest of Lofsdalen, particularly suited for fly fishing with its many winding ponds (Håar). Fishing with an angle rod is also possible here. In Stråhåarna, the primary catches are trout and perch.
- Gagnlöstjärn, Broktjärn, and Långtjärn are three small lakes or tarns ideal for those seeking a great outdoor experience. Located about 10 km southwest of Lofsdalen, a full day’s hike is recommended, with the option of an overnight stay. These lakes are perfect for fishing trout and perch.
Map of the fishing area
The map can be picked up at most of the local businesses. It is in Swedish only unfortunately. A quick Swe-Eng dictionary:
- Fiskevårdsområde = Fish Conservation Area.
- Rinnande vatten = Running water (streams and brooks).
- Sjöar – tjärnar = Lakes, ponds and tarns.
- Tjärn = Tarn. Sjö = Sea, lake.
- Å, ån = river or stream.
- Hå, håar (plur) = meandering stream with ponds.
- -hågna, -vålen, -åsen = mountain, mound, ridge. Ex: Sömlingshågna 1195 meters.
Map of the fishing area
Fish species in Lofsdalen
Grayling (Harr)
Thyma’llus thyma’llus, species in the salmon family. Grayling lives in cold, oxygen-rich water and eats driven and bottom-living small animals, especially insect larvae. The grayling prefers freshwater, particularly running. It is ubiquitous in northern Sweden. The grayling is different from other Swedish salmonids with its high and long dorsal fin. It also has a characteristic smell of thyme – hence its Latin name. Grayling sides are silvery gray with a violet shimmer. Around midsummer, it is very best to fish for grayling. Even at night fishing late in the summer, you have a good chance to come and dance with Lady of the streams – the grayling. The grayling is not as shy as trout and char, and you have more chance to sneak up to the grayling. The grayling is Härjedalen’s county fish.
Fish for grayling
In the Lofsdalen-Glöte fishing area you can fish for Grayling in:- Glötessjön Lake
- Lofsen Stream
- Glöten Stream
Arctic char (Röding)
Fish for Char
In the Lofsdalen-Glöte fishing area you can fish for Grayling in:- Stråsjön Lake
- Dyckessjön Lake
Trout (Öring)
Fish for Trout
In the Lofsdalen-Glöte fishing area you can fish for Trout in:- Lofssjön Lake
- Ruttjärn Tarn
- Gagnlöstjärn Lake
- Tjärndammen Pond
- Stråhåarna Brook
- Abbortjärn Tarn
- Storhån stream Pond
- Glötessjön Lake
- Dyckessjön Lake
- Svartåstjärn Lake
- Körbäckstjärn Lake
- Sömlingsån Stream
- Svartbäcken Brook
- Synderån Stream
- Norderån Stream
- Tjärnvasslan Stream
- Lofsen Stream
- Glöten Stream
