Kengis Bruk

Kengis Bruk is a private beat it’s located on the migthy Torne River, a classic salmon fishing beat, that annually delivers great catch results, throughout the short but intense season.

Opening for fishing on the 2nd full week of June and closes August 31st. There are fresh fish running all season, but you have the biggest chance of a big fresh in the early season.

The Kengis rapids are some of the largest in the river system, which drops 20 meters over the course of a 600-meter run. Both at the top and bottom of the rapids are well known places for big salmon to hold up and rest before continuing their journey upstream.

Kengis Bruk is a historical place that dates back to 1646. The K+ you see in the logo was the symbol on the old coins made in Kengis Bruk. The old school from back in the days is now updated and is accomodation for our guests.

On the riverside you will see old signs of the from the time when Kengis was an iron mill and working with old school forestry.

Fishing season

  • June

    The season starts on 1st of June, and this is when the big fresh fish will make their way upriver. Conditions at the start of each season can vary quite dramatically but water levels may be high with water temperatures from 8-14C.

  • July

    Summer begins from late June, early July and this is when the big run of the fish starts to arrive. The average size is now a bit smaller, but we still see big fish in our pools. Water temperatures from 12-18C and call for floating lines and small flies.

  • August

    As the season progresses the spring and summer salmon make their way upstream and their activity can drop, then the grilse arrives and stir up the things. In the late season we see colored fish taking places for spawning and getting aggressive for intruders and our flies.  Water temperatures from 10-15C.

Who are we

  • Björn Sohlberg

    Björn is the owner of Kengis Bruk. He is a 7th generation at this fantastic place. Björn is not really into salmon fishing and saw his first jumping salmon just a year ago. He spend his time in the forrest, hunting and taking care of the areas around Kengis Bruk.

  • Oscar Pihl

    Oscar is new to Kengis Bruk fishing and has his first season in 2021. He is an experienced winter guide and now he will take good care of all our fishing guests. Oscar is good with hammer and nail, when he is not at the river you will see him doing woodwork.

  • Aslak Lund

    Is our lodge manager. He started in Kengis in 2017 as an intern and he got stock to Kengis Bruk. He keeps coming back to share the feeling with the guests and share good memories. Aslak takes care of the bookings, marketing and the development of Kengis Bruk.