Lyckebyåns FVOF (Karlskrona)

These rules are translated with AI-service. Swedish-language rules apply.

Fishing licence

Fishing licences must be purchased before fishing begins and should be worn visibly when fishing.

It must be possible to show a digital fishing licence on your mobile phone.

Children and young people, who must hold the rod themselves, are allowed to fish free of charge until the year they turn 14.

Fishing season

The opening day is the first Saturday in March. Fishing is then allowed from 08.00 to 20.00.

After opening day until 30 September, fishing is permitted between 05.00 and 23.00.

Fishing is prohibited during other parts of the year.

From the opening day to 30 April, the following stretches are reserved for fly fishing only.

• Mariefors bridge - Johansfors bridge.
• The stream at Sandbäcksmåla - Biskopsberg.

The fly fishing stretches are marked on a map and will be signposted on site.

Quota fishing from a floating ring (or other non-motorised floating craft for one (1) person) is permitted in fishing pool 3 (see map of the fisheries management area) with a special fishing licence. Fishing licences for float fishing can only be purchased via iFiske. The fishing licence must be presented on request at the shore for the fishery guard.

Authorised quotas and recording of catches

Of the species salmon, trout, rainbow trout, pike and zander, only two (2) fish per fisherman per day in total are authorised. Other species are free. Released fish are not included.

Salmon, trout, rainbow trout, pikeperch, perch (larger than 25 cm) and pike (larger than 75 cm) should be measured, weighed and reported via iFiske. Released fish are reported with estimated length and weight. Please report ‘odd’ fish species such as sturgeon, pikeperch, blackfish, vendace and similar.

Sumping of fish is prohibited throughout the fisheries management area. Fish that are caught must be killed immediately.

Only after reporting does the catch belong to the fisherman.

Authorised fishing methods

Only hand gear fishing, i.e. spinning, reeling and fly fishing, is permitted.

Angling is only allowed in the calm parts of the river, and signs may indicate where angling is permitted or prohibited.

Fishing with live baitfish is prohibited.

The fishing licence entitles the fisherman to use a hand-held rod with one line and one bait.

Fishing with a casting float, spinning fly or similar is not considered fly fishing.

Jerk fishing or other fishing conducted for the purpose of hooking fish externally is prohibited.

Mishooked fish must be returned immediately.

Minimum size

Salmon (male)                             50 cm

Trout (male)                                  50 cm (applies to all trout, including stationary)

Pike perch                                     minimum size 45 cm and maximum size 65 cm

Pike                                                  minimum size 40 cm and maximum size 75 cm

Perch                                               over 35 cm are prohibited.

Anyone who catches a fish that is not up to standard must immediately release it.

Females of salmon and trout are protected throughout the fisheries management area, regardless of size.

Eels are protected throughout the fisheries management area, regardless of size.

Fishing is prohibited

Lyckeby - At the waterworks site and the west bank to a point 10 metres upstream of the salmon ladder.

Lyckeby - On the east bank from 4 metres upstream of the jetty at the turbine outlet to 10 metres upstream of the dam crest in Lyckeby.

Lyckeåborg - from 20 metres downstream to 10 metres upstream of the salmon ladder in Lyckeåborg.

In addition, all fishing from boats or motorised floating craft is prohibited. Fishing is not permitted on private land bordering the river without the consent of the landowner. Cultivated land may not be entered.

Fishing control and surveillance

Our fishing inspectors are very knowledgeable about Lyckebyån and our fine fishing, talk to them.

At the supervisor's request, you as a fisherman are obliged to show your fishing licence, gear and catch. Young people must be able to show identification if they fish without a fishing licence.

Violations of the rules of the fisheries management area association may result in the confiscation of fishing licences and suspension from fishing in the fisheries management area during the current season. Violations of Swedish law can be reported to the police and can thus lead to prosecution.

Rules of order

• Do not stand in the same place for too long if there are more people fishing.
• Show consideration to other fishermen regardless of fishing method. Everyone wants to have a nice experience of Lyckebyån and its surroundings.
• Never wade further out into the river than you need to. By walking in the middle of the river, you scare away the fish both for you and those who come after you.
• Lyckebyåns fiskevårdsområde is a wonderful piece of Swedish nature with an outstanding fauna and flora. Help us to preserve this for future generations by taking discarded lines and other rubbish with you when you leave the area.
• The right of public access allows you to spend time almost everywhere in nature, as long as you do not disturb or destroy anything. However, fishing is not included in the right of public access.
• The money from the sale of fishing licences goes to nature and fisheries conservation, and when you buy a licence you are obliged to comply with Swedish fishing and animal welfare laws and the rules for the fisheries conservation area.

The information boards are located at:

• East bank of the river opposite the waterworks in Lyckeby.
• West side of the bridge in Augerum.
• East side of the bridge at Mariefors.

In case of suspected poaching; contact coordinator John Narvefors + 46 760-19 49 90