Salmon fishing in Lagan has been important for the residents of Laholm for a very long time. Kings, the church and citizens fought for a long time over the right to fish for salmon. At the end of the 19th century, 20-30 tons of salmon were caught each year. At the large Karsefors waterfall east of Laholm alone, up to 150 salmon could be caught per day. When hydroelectric power was expanded in the early 20th century, the spawning grounds disappeared, and with them the salmon. As compensation, the power company started a salmon farm in Laholm. A modern compensatory farm that now releases about 90,000 smolts annually in Lagan.
Sport fishing has long been a popular leisure activity along the shores of Lagan. The most common is spin fishing, but there are also stretches that are suitable for fly fishing. The entire stretch from just downstream of the power plant in Laholm to the mouth is 8 km.
In the spring, trout rise up Lagan and as early as the end of April, fine shiny newly raised salmon can be caught. The salmon migration up Lagan provides fantastic autumn fishing with salmon weighing up to 14 kg and many catches of 7-8 kg.
1–7/3 and 1–14/10: Fishing only with an annual license!
Don't forget to check the water flow forecast for Lagan before you buy a fishing license (daily, 3-day license). No refunds will be made because no water is released.
Water flow forecast (Statkraft) (rightmost column)
