Tovdalselva was probably the first river where the stock of salmon was wiped out due to acidification, around 1970. View from Boen Estate Kay Severinsen caught this nice salmon the 11th august 2001. It was his second salmon for the day. The watercourse has now been limed in a large scale for several years and it looks like a viable salmon stock are established. The liming has also resulted in better conditions for trout and whitefish.
Licenses are obtainable for salmon and sea-trout fishing.
The river is divided in a few license areas. 50.- wich is returned when you deliver a catch report. The season lasts till 30. august. Sea-trout fishing can be productive in this area, especially in August. Licenses for salmon and sea-trout fishing can be bought at Sentrum Video, Birkeland.