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Lake in southwest Lappland. located approx. 50 km south of Tärnaby. 605 above sea level. Approx. 20 km long. Area: 2470 kmē. Fishing is allowed all year round. The lake have a nice population of char and trout.

Fishing from boat is the common way to fish in this lake. But both ends (at the in- and outflow) of the lake can offer great fishing for char at late evenings. Just wade out into the water and wait for the char to get in reach for a cast.

Boats can be rented by:
Virisen Lappland, Mountain Farm

The biggest trout caught on rod weighed 6.1 kg, the fish was caught on a small gold rapala. Biggest trout caught by net weighed 8 kg. Ice fishing record, a char weighing 1,4 kg.

At winter time the lake offers nice icefishing.

The lake is controlled by the state. You have to buy the "Statens Allmänna fjällfiskekort" fishing permit. For prices and more info on this permit read here.

You can buy fishing permits at http://www.natureit.se/sv  a mountain farm located just next to the lake on the north side. You can also buy permits at tourist offices, tackle shops in  nearby located villages.

Other fishing nearby:

Tarns in Bränkonjuone, an area of small tarns just south of lake Virisen, total water area: 60 kmē, Fishing for trout and char. You can buy fishing permits at http://www.natureit.se/sv, a mountain farm located just next to the lake on the north side. You can also buy permits at tourist offices, tackle shops in  nearby located villages.

Granån, small river at the east end of the lake Virisen (map). Limited access. The stretch is 2 km long, stretches from lake Virisen downstream to lake Bleriken. Only flyfishing is allowed here. Bag limit and minimum length: 300 mm.

Road description to Virisen:

From south
Storuman-Virisen approx. 130 km. Take E 12 north, Storuman- Ajaureforsen 90 km, take left at sign "Ajaure kraftstation", drive 20 km, take left accross a small bridge, sign Virisen, drive 10 km take right at sign Virisen, steep upward for 4 km then it evens out for 6 km towards Virisen where the road end. The road is locted at the side of Gebnafjället.

From north
Hemavan-Virisen 50 km
Hemavan-Västansjö 10 km take right, sign "Ängesdal", drive 10 km, at road crossing take left drive 10 km, at sign  "Virisen" take right, drive 10 km, take right at sign "Virisen". Steep upward for 4 km then it evens out for 6 km towards Virisen where the road end. The road is locted at the side of Gebnafjället.

Recommended map of the area:
Fjällkartan, (mountain map) lantmäteriets, Fatmomakke 23 EF and Tärnaby 24 EF

 

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Lake Virisen marked on map of Sweden

Area map

Fishing tips (in Swedish)

Articles, books, about lake Virisen

Notices on lake Virisen (in Swedish)

 

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Air service:

Hemavan Tärnaby Airport

Jämtlands Flyg AB

 

Fishing guides, fishing charter

Virisen Lappland, Mountain Farm

 

Accommodation/Logding

Virisen Lappland, Mountain Farm, Tomas and Gunilla in Virisen. Modern logcabins for rent, guiding service. Restaurant.

 

Tackle shops

Virisen Lappland, Mountain Farm (small assortment of sportfishing equipment)

List of tackleshops i Lappland

 

Tourist information

Hemavan-Tärnaby Tourism

Tärnafjällens Tourist bureau

 

External links

http://www.virisen.se/

 

Fishing articles, books about Virisen

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Trout from lake Virisen