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The Jokkmokk Fishing Guide Welcome to sportfishing in Jokkmokk, here you can experience fishing at it´s best. Jokkmokk is the second largest municipality in Sweden (square kilometers), which means there are incredible opportunities for sportfishing in all forms. If you wish it´s also possible to combine your fishing with other outdoor activities such as dog sledging, hiking, canoeing etc etc. In Jokkmokk we have fishing opportunities for everyone wether you are a specimen hunter searching for giant roach (Rutilus rutilus) or a flyfisher trying to catch arctic chars (Salvelinus alpinus) in the mountain areas. This Fishing Guide has been produced as an aid for sportfishers who are not familiar to the area. It contains contacts, phone numbers that will help You find the fishing You are looking for. One of the best known areas in Jokkmokk is the Pärlälven, an approx 50 km pristine river that runs from the mountain area down thru the subalpine forests. The Pärlälven river offers great opportunities to catch Grayling (Thymallus thymallus) but you might also have a chance to encounter large brown trouts.
Other species which you can encounter while fishing in Jokkmokk are Brown Trout (Salmo trutta), which is a quite common and each year there are some really large ones caught(mostly in the outlet areas of the water reservoairs), Northern Pike (Esox lucius) is a common species and it´s not unusual to catch specimens with a weight more than 5kg(??LBS) Perch (Perca Fluviatilis) you can find in most waters, Burbot (Lota lota) mostly when ice fishing, Whitefish (Coregonus sp) common but not so easy to catch. In som waters you can also find introduced species, Rainbow trout (Salmo gardinieri), Canadian char (Salvelinus naymacush). For more detailed information concerning housing, fishing guides, fishing permits and transports please contact Jokkmokk Tourist Information at www. turist.jokkmokk.se or www.fiskeguiden. com. At the website www.fiskegruppen.com you can also find up to date information on sportfishing or conservation projects and links to many other sites with fishing.
Dan Ojanlatva, fisheries consultant Tel (Office) 0971-172 10, (mobil 070-660 69 95) E-mail: info@fiskegruppen.com Website: www.fiskegruppen.com
REMEMBER! • It is always your responsibility to find out what restrictions apply for the waters you are fishing. Regulations and the price of fishing licenses often vary based on who administers the area and the quality of the fishing. Usually, this information is automatically provided when you purchase your fishing license. If requested, you must be able to present a valid fishing license for the water you are fishing. • Do not keep more fish than you can use and adhere to all bag limits and minimum size regulations. The majority of the owners of fishing rights and fishing associations have opened their waters to the public for sport and pleasure fishing, not as a source of food. It is important that anglers not take advantage of this trust by filling their freezers with fish. • How do you release a fish that you have caught? Wet your hands (a dry hand can damage a fish’s sensitive mucous layer) and remove the hook carefully. If possible, remove the hook and release the fish without picking the fish up out of the water. Use the appropriate tools for each species/size and pull the fish in as fast as possible. • If you catch a fish with a tag or a fin that has been cut off (the adipose fin is removed), please follow the instructions on the tag or report the catch to the municipal fisheries consultant, phone 0971-172 10. Do not forget to record the fish’s length, weight and where it was caught. • Keep nature clean! This old saying is still relevant. There is nothing worse than coming to a camping site where rubbish is piled up. Use the existing rubbish bins or carry your rubbish out with you. For everyone’s sake. • Have fun, enjoy the outdoors and share your fishing stories from your trip with your friends and family!
Jokkmokk’s allmänning (fishing rights owners) For further information phone: Allmänningskontoret (office of the fishing rights owners) phone 0971-123 50, or visit www. jokkmokks-allmanning.nu Permits can be purchased at the, 0971-222 50 Jokkmokk tourist office, 0971-120 30 Team Sportia in Jokkmokk, 0976-103 33 Uno-X in Vuollerim, and 0976-200 05 Stationskiosken Murjek. Holmträsk Fishing Management District For further info, phone 0928-510 41 (Josef Johansson). Permits can be purchased from, phone 0928-510 41 (Josef Johansson), 0928-100 75 (Bilisten, Harads) Högträsk Fishing Management District For further information and permits phone 0971-556 74 (Henry Jakobsson), 0976-210 00 (Anders Bergdahl), 0976-104 85 (Lilly Saari). Permits also available at Notuddens Camping 0971-123 70 The Jokkmokk Permit Applies to most waters above the Cultivation Line within Jokkmokk municipality and includes a special map. For further informationvisit the mountain web site at www.fjallen.nu Fishing permits can be purchased at the 0971-222 50 Jokkmokk tourist office, and, 0971-120 30 Team Sportia in Jokkmokk. Jokkmokk Hunting & Fishing Association ( JJF) Fishing licenses for most waters close to Jokkmokk. This permit includes the Pärlälven River. For further information, phone 0970-122 00 or visit www.jaktfiske. jokkmokk.com Permits can be purchased at the, 0971-222 50 Jokkmokk tourist office, 0970-122 00 JJF-Skabram, 0971-102 34 OK Jokkmokk, and 0971-120 30 Team Sportia in Jokkmokk.
Koskats Fishing Association For further information and permits: phone 0976- 310 40 (Sven Eriksson) Kuouka Fishing Association For further information and permits: phone 0976-220 11 (Karl-Axel Fjällström). Kronogård For further information phone 0928-500 80, or visit www.kronogard.com Permits can be purchased at, 0928-500 80 Kronogård and at 0971-222 50 Jokkmokk tourist office. Kvikkjokk Fishing Permit For further information and permits phone 0971-210 22 STF-Kvikkjokk or 0971-210 11 Kvikkjokks Livs Kåbdalis Fishing Conservation Association For further information phone 0928-500 83 (Tord Eklund). Permits can be purchased at 0928-500 30 Eklunds lanthandel. Kåikuls Village Association For further information:, phone 0971-107 80 (Kjell Mickelsson). Permits can be purchased from 0976-350 21 Ingrid Holmberg. Murjek Hunting & Fishing Association For further information phone 0976-200 05 (The Railwaystation in Murjek), or visit www. murjek.com Permits can be purchased at the railway station in Murjek, phone 0976-200 05 Nautijaure Village Waters Co-owners Association For further information, phone 0971-109 55(Harry Nordlund). Permits can be purchased from 0971- 350 20 (Helge Nordlund)
Die Regionalverwaltung informiert Die Regionalverwaltung (Länsstyrelsen) ist verantwortlich für den Fischbestand in den staatlichen Gewässern oberhalb der Anbaugrenze, d.h. in der Bergregion. Wir haben das Sportangeln in den verschiedenen Samengemeinden koordiniert. Deshalb ist das Angeln in fast allen Gewässern mit demselben Angelschein – der Jokkmokkskortet – möglich. Davon ausgenommen sind Gewässer in Nationalparks und in Regionen, in denen die samische Bevölkerung Fische für ihren eigenen Bedarf fängt. Im Gebiet Padjelanta ist das Angeln im Abstand von einem Kilometer zum Weg erlaubt. In Gebirgsgewässern nimmt die Fischpopulation nur sehr langsam zu. Es dauert relativ lange, bis ein Fisch zu seiner Fanggröße herangewachsen ist. Damit die Fischqualität auch in Zukunft erhalten bleibt, empfehlen wir Ihnen, verantwortungsbewusst zu angeln und Ihr Fangvolumen in diesen Gewässern einzuschränken. Als Faustregel gilt: Behalten Sie nur den Fisch, den Sie unmittelbar verzehren können. Alle anderen Fische sollten Sie wieder aussetzen. Weitere Angelhinweise und andere Informationen erhalten Sie als Beilage zur Jokkmokkskortet und am internet www.fjallen.nu. Viel Spaß beim Gebirgsangeln und Petri Heil!
Porsi skifteslag (village association) For further information and permits phone 0976-300 44 (Olov Sundén) or visit www. porsi.com Permits can be purchased at; 0976-103 33 Uno-X Vuollerim 0976-105 30. Johnnys skoter & mek. Purkijaure Fishing Association For further information and permits:, phone 0971-380 17 (Rune Nilsson). Randijaur village association For further info and permits phone 0971-300 20 (Kurt Hansson) Saltoluokta visteslag (village association) For further information phone 0971-102 89 (Apmut Erik Kuoljok). Permits can be purchased at 0971-102 34 OK in Jokkmokk and 0973-410 10 Saltoluokta Mountain Station. Svea skog Permits available for sevaral areas, for further information please visit www.sveaskog.se. Tjåmotis Fishing permit For further information and permits phone; 200 12 (Harry Skarin) Vaijkijaur Hunting and Fishing For further info and permits phone 0971-310 30 (Roger Fjällström). Vattenfall Fishing Club For further information, Hans-Åke Sundqvist 0976-101 86, 070-202 09 68. Permits can be purchased from Uno-X in Vuollerim. Vuollerims skifteslag (village association) For further information:, phone 0976-100 13 (Roger Larsson) or visit www.vuollerim.se. Permits can be purchased from, 0976-100 13 Roger Larsson, and, 0976-103 33 Uno-X in Vuollerim. For special arrengements, guide services, fishing packages,transports, accomodation or just genaral information please contact
The Jokkmokk Tourist Information Centre at 0971-222 50 or www.turism.jokkmokk.se.
The County Administrative Board keeps you informed The Norrbotten County Administrative Board is the public authority that administers fishing in State waters above the Cultivation Line, i.e. the area we usually mean when we refer to the mountains. Since we have co-ordinated sport fishing in the various Sami villages in the municipality, you may fish in the large majority of waters by purchasing a single fishing license – The Jokkmokk Fishing License. Fishing is not allowed, though, in the national parks and waters that are reserved for Sami (Lapp) use. An exception is if you are hiking in Padjelanta National Park. Here you are allowed to fish in waters within one kilometre from the hiking trail. In most cases, mountain waters are not very productive, and it takes a long time for fish to grow to minimum catch sizes. To maintain the quality of the fishing, we recommend that you fish responsibly and limit how many fish you take from these waters. A good rule of thumb is to only save fish you need for that day’s meal and to return all other fish. For fishing regulations and other information, see the map you receive when you purchase your Jokkmokk Fishing License.
Grafisk form: ByaTryck AB, Vuollerim Tryck: GTC Print, Luleå 2004.
www.fiskegruppen.com
Contacts, information/fishing permits:
TECKENFÖRKLARING
Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus) Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) Whitefish (Coregonus.sp.) Rainbow (Oncorhyncus mykiss) Brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) Lake trout (Salvelinus namaycush) Grayling (Thymallus thymallus) Pike (Esox lucius) Perch (Perca fluviatilis) Dace (Leuciscus leuciscus) Burbot (Lota lota) Roach (Rutilus rutilus) Splake (hybrid brook trout, lake trout)
39. Lake Kierats
A number of put and take lakes close to the artic circle area. Very popular family fishing. Easy access from main road to Älvsbyn. Windshelters are available for free. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk fishing and hunting association.
40. Lake Talvatis
Small lake in central Jokkmokk. Put and take fishing, best fishing around midsummer. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk fishing and hunting association.
43. The Larve area.
Lakes in the boreal forests with natural fish populations and some old put and take waters. Fishing permit: Sveaskog.
44. Lake Kåbdalisjaure
Lake in central Kåbdalis. Free sportfishing. Fishing permit: Free.
45. Lake Varvojaure
Put and take lake close to the Kåbdalis ski centre. Fishing permit: Kåbdalis fishing conservation association.
46. Lake Kante 1. The Padjelanta Trail
The Padjelanta Trail runs through Padjelanta National Park. Sportfishing is allowed in the area close to the trail, with special restrictions. For more detailed information please visit www.fjallen.nu. or the local tourist office. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk Permit
2. Lake Kutjaure
Fishing for char on the edge of the Padjelanta National Park. Very popular fishing site for traditional icefishing. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk Permit.
3. The Vuojatätno river
Stream running from the Padjelanta National Park into Akkajaure. Fish the flowing waters in the shadow of the mighty Akka Mountain. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk Permit
10. The Upmask area
There are several small sport fishing waters east of Snierak. These lakes are perfect for day trips for visitors from Kvikkjokk. Lake Upmask has good ice fishing. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk Permit.
One of Sweden’s largest water reservoirs. Primarily for ice fishing. The fish are often deep so make sure you bring plenty of line on your reel. The lake can be easily accessed since the road to the west follows the lake. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk Permit.
5. The Råvvejaure area
This is a good area for ice fishing. Råvvejaur is a high altitude area, previous experince from alpine conditions is recommended. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk Permit
6. The Tarrariver
Stream with excellent opportunities for flyfishing, the upper parts mainly arctic char and brown trout and the lower parts grayling. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk Permit
7. Lake Pietsaure
Lake close to the Sarek National Park. Here you can meet the Kuoljok family at Pietsaure Camp.Here you can fish for arctic char both summer and winter. If you are lucky you can experience the marking of the reindeer calves on the lake’s east side during the summer. For information, contact Apmot-Erik Kuoljok, phone 0971-102 89. Fishing Permit: Saltoluokta Fishing ass.(visteslag).
Small lakes in the utskirts of the mountain Kabla, popular for ice-fishing when the weather is too bad for higher altitudes. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk Permit
14. Jaurekaska
Rapids between Lake Langas and Lake Stora Lulevattnet, easy access from road, special restrictions for boatfishing. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk Permit
15. Skieltajokk
16. Lake Raktenjaur area
Small-medium size lakes and streams in the subalpine forest, easy access from road. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk Permit
17. “Strycket”(Tjåmotis)
The outlet from Blackälven to lake Skalka, easy acess from main road to Kvikkjokk. Fishing Permit: Tjåmotis village Community
18. Lake Salasjaure
Medium size lake in the subalpine area. Most visitors come to Salas in the early spring for ice fishing. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk Permit
Large lake in the upper parts of the Pärlälven system. Suitable for boatfishing. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk Permit.
50. The Porsi reservoire
One of the best known places for large Brown trout is the outlet from Messaure hydroelectric power station. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk fishing and hunting association
51. The Letsi reservoire
55. The Soutaure area.
Area with a number of small put and take lakes. Easy access. Fishing Permit: Jokkmokk’s Commonage Owners Association (allmänning).
56. Lake Nourtasup
Put and take lake. Windshelters,privys are available for free. Suitable for disabled persons. Easy access. Fishing Permit: The Vuollerim fishing association (Skifteslag)
60. Lake Tjålmak
Small put and take lake, easy access. Fishing Permit: Kåikul village community
61. Lake Långträsk/Kalsoktjärnen area.
Put and take lakes. Good fishing both during the summer and winter. Fishing Permit: The Porsi fishing association (skifteslag).
62. Lake Tröllomtjärnen
Small put and take lake close to Vuollerim. Windshelter available for free. Fishing Permit: Vattenfall sportfishing club.
63. The Laxede reservoire
Put and take lakes. Windshelters are available for free. Fishing Permit: The Kuouka fishing conservation association.
The outlet from porsi hydroelectric power station. Easy access, close to Vuollerim. Good spot for large Brown trout. Fishing Permit: The Vuollerim fishing association (Skifteslag)
58. The Båstaträsk area.
65. The Murjek area
57. Upper Kuouka
A number of small put and take lakes. Area accessed by marked trails, 0,5-2 km. Fishing permit: The Vuollerim fishing association (Skifteslag)
Good fishing in Aimobäcken, a small stream in the boreal forest. A number of lakes in the area holds brown trout, char and Perch. Fishing Permit: Murjek hunting and fishing.
The area holds around 20 smaller lakes with Brown trout, Char and Grayling. Large Perch can also be found in the area. Fishing Permit: Jokkmokk’s Commonage Owners Association (allmänning).
22. Nautasjåkkå/Nautijaur river
A small/medium size stream in the boreal forest, it has it´s origin at Ultevis.. This is the place to be for anglers who aren’t afraid of being out in the wilderness. Fishing Permit: Three different fishing licenses in the area. Above the limit of cultivation/The Jokkmokk Permit. Below the limit of cultivation /Jokkmokk’s commonage Owners Association (allmänning) and Randijaur village Community.
Large water reservoir upstream Porjus. Special permit for trolling. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk Permit
Ice fishing waters in the shadow of Sarek Mountain. The lakes are situated along the Kungsleden trail and are easy to reach. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk Permit.
This permit allows you to fish in some waters close to the Kvikkjokk village. Fishing Permit: Kvikkjokk landowners ass.
9. Lake Stuor-Tata and lake Sjabtjakjaure
Small stream. Easy access. Brown trout fishing. Fishing permit: The Vuollerim fishing association (Skifteslag)
66. The Sjuggijaure area
Lakes and small streams, easy acess during summertime. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk Permit
20. Lake Karats
Put and take lakes close to the village Högträsk. Fishing Permit: Högträsk fishing conservation association.
59. Soinakbäcken
Quota-based water. Special permit obligated. For further information please visit www.fjallen.nu
A lake with the unusual combination of grayling, char and dace. Wind shelter and privy is available. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk Permit.
Large reservoire with special trolling permit. “Big fish swims these waters” Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk fishing and hunting association.
Put and take lakes. Windshelters are available for free. Fishing Permit: Holmträsk/Snesudden fishing conservation association.
21. The Låkkejaur area
54. The Högträsk area.
Lake in the outlet of the Rapa river close to Sarek National Park, fishing only permitted 1/1 – 2/5 and 1/10 – 31/12. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk Permit
49. The Messaure reservoire
Large lake close to the village Snesudden. Boatfishing recommended. Fishing Permit: Holmträsk/Snesudden fishing conservation association.
12. Lake Laitaure
52. Lake Holmträsket
Large lake in high-alpine enviroment, fishing only permitted 1/1 – 2/5 and 1/10 – 31/12. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk Permit
53. Lake Utterträsket/Långträsket
Large put and take lake close to road 45. Boatfishing recommended. Fishing permit: The Jokkmokk fishing and hunting association.
Large reservoire downstream Jokkmokk, popular Pike(Esox lucius) and Perch(Perca fluviatilis) fishing. Fishing Permit: Sveaskog
11. Lake Sitojaure
19. Lake Harrok
8. The Kvikkjokk Fishing Permit.
13. The Lastak area
4. Lake Akkajure – The Sourva reservoir
Put and take lake close to Kåbdalis. Fishing permit: Kåbdalis fishing conservation association.
48. Lake Fatjas
23. Lake Stora Lulevattnet
24. The Staina lakes
Lakes close to the main road to Kvikkjokk, easy access. Fishing Permit: Jokkmokk’s Commonage Owners Association (allmänning).
Medium size lake with put and take fishing. Fishing Permit: Jokkmokk’s Commonage Owners Association (allmänning).
26. Lake Laddon
Large lake in the boreal forest, suitable for boatfishing. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk Permit.
27. Lake Randijaure
The outlet area from the Parki hydroelectric power station is a hot-spot for large Browntrout and Grayling. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk Permit/ Randijaur village community.
The last wild river in Jokkmokk, approximately 50 km long. You can find signs, rest cabins, fire pits, and suspension bridges. The river is easy to access. Some parts are quota-based, flyfishing-only. Pay special attention to the fishing restrictions. There are signs, a special fishing map, and information sheets for the area. Suitable for both flyfishing and spinnfishing. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk fishing and hunting association.
34. Porjusselet
The outlet area from the Porjus hydroelectric power station. Popular place for spinnfishing, especially early summer. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk Permit.
35. Lake Stor-Skabram
Put and take fishing close to Jokkmokk. Very popular around midsummer. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk fishing and hunting association.
Small stream in the boreal forest. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk Permit.
36. Lake Lill-Skabram
31. Lake Gäddsjön
Small put and take lake. Suitable for flyfishing and spinnfishing. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk fishing and hunting association.
Specimen size roach (Rutilus rutilus). One of the leading lakes in sweden during the last 5 years. Special fishing permits and regulations. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk fishing and hunting association.
32. The Pakko area
37. Lake Sjatjerim/Ailis
Small lakes and streams. Some natural, some put and take. Fishing allowed with natural bait. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk Permit.
Very good pike fishing. Windshelters are available for free. Fishing Permit: Vaijkijaur hunting and fishing.
33. The Purki rapids
38. Lake Vaijkijaur
Lake in the boreal forest. Suitable for flyfishing, large graylings. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk Permit.
Rapid between lake Purkijaure and Lake Vaijkijaur. Windshelters and privy are available for free. Easy access, suitable for both flyfishing and spinnfishing. Fishing Permit: The Jokkmokk fishing and hunting association.
Large lake close to Jokkmokk. Boatfishing recommended. Good land based fishing in the Stensundet and Hösundet area. Fishing Permit: Vaijkijaur hunting and fishing.
28. Lake Åtemjaure
29. River Pärlälven
30. Tuorponjåhkkå
25. Lake Kallakjaure
41. The Kronogård area
A beautiful area with over 200 lakes. Some with natural fish populations and some put and take.The area has maintained trails and rest areas. Snowmobile trails to fishing waters are prepared in the winter. Fishing Permit: Kronogård.
42. Kaitum selet
47. Vitbäcken
The area between Akkats hydroelectric power station and Mattisudden. Popular for all kinds of fishing methods. Free sportsfishing. Fishing permit: Free.
Small sized stream. Some parts are easy accessed from the main road to Älvsbyn. Nice flyfishing. Fishing permit: Kåbdalis fishing conservation association.
JOKKMOKKS FISKEGUIDE Ansvarig utgivare: Dan Ojanlatva, Jokkmokks fiskegrupp Produktion: Dan Ojanlatva och ByaTryck AB . Tryck: GTC Print 2004.