Explore Åre
Explore Åre offers a wide range of adventures from traditional activities such as fishing & snowshoeing to snowbiking, zorbing & SUP.
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Passionate fly fisher or just in the mood for some simple brook fishing? Årefjällen and its surroundings have something for anglers of all levels. You can also find plenty of delicious fish in the waters around Åredalen – just make sure to gather your tips and get your fishing permit first!
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. More about that further down.
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!
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 via 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.
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:
Trillevallen in Södra Årefjällen
Visit our activity companies below to find your perfect fishing adventure and for other fun activities to fill your days in Åre.
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Last updated 3 June 2025