Falkenbergs Laxfiske

Fishing area
The fishing area extends from the upper limit of Hertingforsen to the lower limit of Hålan and is divided into 3 sections:
Hertingforsen - fly fishing stretch in the old recreated riverbed past the power station.
Laxbron - Tullbron. Classic fly and spin fishing water divided into 8 pools.
Hålan – popular for fishing for trout, but also for fishing with the children for flounder or chub.
Fishing times
The fishing season for salmon and sea trout runs from April 1 to September 30 and fishing is permitted from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. The fishing lodge is normally open from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fishing license
To fish in Falkenberg's salmon fishing waters you need a fishing license. The number of licenses for sale for fishing in Hertingforsen is limited and the number can also generally change during the season. Changes in local or national fishing regulations during the current season never entitle the card buyer to a refund. This also applies if the opportunity to fish is completely absent.
Free fishing applies to children up to and including the age of 14. Young people aged 15-18 fish at a discounted price.
Fishing method
Only fishing with spinning fly rods and traditional shrimp bait is permitted. Only one rod per person.
Rules for which fishing methods are permitted for each stretch can be found below under the heading Pools.
Angling with live bait fish is not permitted, nor is it permitted to use artificial baits with scents.
A maximum of 2 hooks may be used (single, double or triple hooks).
Jerk fishing is prohibited by Swedish law. Fish that are intentionally or unintentionally mishooked and hooked in places other than the mouth and throat must be unhooked with the utmost care and immediately released.
Fly fishing
Fly fishing means fishing with a fly rod, fly line, jig and fly.
Spinning fishing
Spinning fishing means fishing with a spinning or spinning rod and a multiplier or spinning reel. The permitted baits are spoon lures, spinners, wobblers, spinning flies, jigs and traditional shrimp fishing. All other baits are prohibited.
Distances and Pool Division
Pool divisions and stretches are marked in the terrain with posts that show what types of fishing are allowed. A map with pool divisions can be downloaded as a file at ifiske. You can also find it at falkenbergslaxfiske.se
Hertingforsen fly fishing all season. Fishing takes place from the north side.
The Laxbron is only for traditional shrimp bait or other permitted bait choices. Casting is not permitted.
Pool 1 Spinn – all season (50 m downstream of Laxbron – buoys). Wading not permitted between Laxbron and Storön.
Pool 2 : Spinning/fly all season (floating buoys – Fajansbron).
Pool 2 :b Spinning/fly all season (floating buoys – Fajansbron).
Pool 3 Spinning/fly all season (Fajansbron – Friluftsteatern).
Pool 4 Spinning/fly fishing all season long. (Outdoor Theatre – Garvareforsen).
Pool 5 Fly all season. (Garvareforsen – Sandbanken). The water flow in Ätran is regulated and extra high water levels may mean that wading is not possible. In such cases, fishing can be done from land on the north side. When the “pointy stone” is visible in the rapids, fishing is not allowed from land on the north side.
Pool 6 1/6 – 31/7 fly, other times fly/spinning. (Sandbank – Olympia Garden).
Pool 7 1/6 – 31/7 fly, other times fly/spinning. (Olympia Garden – 50 m downstream of Tullbron).
Hålan Spinning/fly/fishing all season. Fishing with a worm is also permitted in the cave.

Boat fishing: 50 m downstream of Laxbron - Laet. Boat fishermen and other fishermen must show consideration for each other. It is also permitted to fish with your own boat in Hålan up to the underwater cable downstream of Tullbron, at the pool sign. Trolling is not permitted.

Fishing from Fajansbron, Tullbron and Söderbron is prohibited.

Catch
Rules for catching and reporting are essential to protect the wild stock of Ätran salmon and trout. Hatched salmon (smolts) must be released throughout the season.

Period quota - April 1-June 30

During the period 1 April-30 June you may catch (retained catch) a total of no more than one (1) salmon. Once you have caught one (1) salmon (retained catch), you must stop all fishing for the rest of the time up to and including 30 June. You may release caught fish and continue your fishing until you have reached the quota. However, keep in mind that this must be done with the utmost respect and care for the fish. Quotas apply to the entire Ätran water system.

Daily quota – 1 July-30 September

The daily catch (retained catch) during the period 1 July-30 September is two (2) salmon or trout. You may release caught fish and continue fishing until you have reached the seasonal or daily quota. However, please remember that this should be done with the utmost respect and care for the fish. Quotas apply to the entire Ätran water system.

Seasonal quota – April 1-September 30

The permitted seasonal quota is five (5) salmon (retained catch). You may release caught fish and continue fishing until you have reached the seasonal or daily quota. However, please remember that this should be done with the utmost respect and care for the fish. Quotas apply to the entire Ätran water system.

In August and September, all caught fish over 75 cm should be released. We also recommend that smaller females be released during these two months and urge anglers to be aware of high water temperatures (over 20 degrees), when they should consider refraining from fishing altogether.

Minimum dimensions
Counted from the tip of the snout to the outer tip of the caudal fin.
Salmon............. 45 cm
Sea trout... 45 cm
Fish that do not meet the standard must be released immediately.
Reporting
If you fish, you are obliged to report your catch, which also applies to catch that is released, spawned fish and other fish species. Catch reporting is an important tool for fisheries management. Reporting is done through the link that comes with your digital fishing license, via fishing license number on iFiske.se or by filling out the appropriate form inside the salmon hut. Please also note your catch of salmon and trout on the external boards at the salmon hut. Released fish are estimated in length and recovered fish are measured and weighed at the salmon hut.

Note: special rules may apply to participation in competitions such as salmon angler of the year or similar. Be careful and contact a fishing host if you have a big catch. Check out the competition rules if you want to participate and compete.
Supervision – general rules
Fishing licenses together with identification must be presented when checked by the fishing host or supervisor. The angler is required to have knowledge of the applicable fishing regulations and follow them. Fishing is conducted according to the "rotation principle", i.e. the angler moves continuously downstream with frequent changes of fishing spot. One cast, one step is a good basic rule. If another angler is already fishing in the pool, you start your fishing upstream. Anyone who catches a fish must leave their fishing spot and start over in turn. It is not permitted to mark a fishing spot with, for example, backpacks or fishing rods. Do not "lock" fishermen on the other side with excessively long casts and keep an appropriate distance. As an angler, we assume that you show consideration for the environment you are in with its nature and wildlife. Think about the damage a discarded line or hook in nature can cause. Garbage and waste are taken home or thrown into containers set up along the river or at the salmon hut.

Be attentive and respect cyclists and pedestrians on the walks around the river.

Fishermen who violate applicable regulations and fishing rules or who behave in a disruptive manner towards other fishermen or non-fishermen will be banned from continuing to fish in Falkenberg Municipality's salmon fishing waters in Ätran.
Boat fishing
It is not permitted to fish from a boat from Hertingforsen to just downstream of Tullbron, but it is possible to fish with your own boat in Hålan. For a fee, you can launch your boat at Falkenbergs Båtsällskap or Lövstavikens marina. Trolling is not permitted.