Try your luck at fishing in the Dalsland Canal. A lake system with a large number of lakes and fisheries management areas that offer a varied fishing. So bring your fishing gear, but don't forget to buy a fishing license!
Fishing license on iFiske
Here you can buy digital fishing permits for 1467 fishing areas across the country.
Canoe fishing license
The Canoe Fishing License gives you permission to fish in 11 different fisheries management areas along the Dalsland Canal in both Värmland and Dalsland with a rod, fly, spinning rod and reel. You can choose to fish for one, three or seven days.
Varied fishing
Here you will find flowing water, trout fishing, quiet lakes, mighty rift valley lakes and not least the inland sea Vänern. The variation and species richness is great. In Vänern alone there are around 38 species. In northern and northwestern Dalsland, the beautiful, deep and cold rift valley lakes spread out. Here you will find the large pike that make you think of the monsters of the past. There are also salmon, trout, char, perch and a lot of whitefish.
Vallsjön, Fengersfors
Sport fishing with a guide
Head out in a fully equipped boat and let a guide show you the way so you can focus on catching the big one. You can also rent a boat and head out on your own.
Dalsland, Värmland
Fishing country
A collection page for all the fisheries management areas in the Dalsland area and links to fishing in Årjäng and neighboring Norwegian areas. You can download fishing guides, find a local fishing guide and get information on where to buy your fishing licenses.
Rent a cottage with a boat on the canal
When you book a lock keeper's cabin with Dalsland Canal, a boat with associated life jackets is included. Perfect for a fishing weekend. The boat is waiting for you at the cabin's jetty when you arrive.
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Discover life along the Dalsland Canal with everything from tranquil nature experiences to charming mill environments, art, cafés and lock life.