About
Gavleån belonging to one of the lower Norrland forest rivers, with a catchment area of about 2460 km 2. The river has an average discharge of 20 m3 / s and is only about 15mil from Stockholm!
In its 25-kilometer stretch between Gävle Bay and Lake Storsjön is the regulated by six power plants.
An image from the distance at the old stone bridge
Fishing
Kim to visit, with sea trout catch
The lower section contains rapids, necks, delicate ironing and is ideal for spinning and fly fishing. There are also two handicap bridges in Boulogner forest. Inside the town center that is from the sea to the first rapids, it is 2-4 meters stone piers. From the castle, and up to 1'a power plant, you have a nearly constant stream of water mixed with pools. The upper half of the route passes also through a very nice park, it's almost a little "English" trout fishing feeling about it.
When the river is governed by power flow can sometimes be low in the summer and make the river difficult caught under these conditions.
More about fishing
Salmon and sea trout are only in the lowermost part of the river between the sea border at Skeppsbron and Strömdalens Power plant in Boulongers forest in central Gävle's western parts.
An estimate of the mean value of fish landed in the last 5 years are 50-75 sea trout and 5 to 50 salmon each year.
Here at the clubhouse, you can meet for a little fishing chat and more.
The municipality of Gävle on Gavleån
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Fishing in Gavleån river, downstream of Strömdalen power station, is free. But it is necessary that you always have your fishing licence with you as proof that you are aware of the fishing rules that apply here. You must show your fishing licence to any fishing host who requests to see it. Fishing licences can be obtained from, and a fish log presented to Berras Sportfiske, Gävle Fiskredskap, Najc or Medborgarkontoret (the civic office). Or over the Internet www.gavle.se/gavlean Please remember! All fish that are below standard must be returned to the river; please handle the fish carefully and use a bag net. Wait until you come home to clean fish you have caught. Show consideration for local landowners. Hand in a fishing report; you can do this on the Internet, www.gavle.se/gavlean
Salmon and sea trout