Rules Fishing in Västersjön requires a valid fishing license. Young people under 15 years of age fish for free. • Permitted fishing methods: spinning, fly fishing, angling, ice fishing and angelfish (max. 5 per fishing license). • Current catch restrictions must be followed, see below. • When trolling or trolling, a maximum of two rods may be used per fishing license. Other gear may not be used. • The fishing license is personal and may not be transferred to another person • The use of so-called live transducers (LiveScope) in connection with fishing is prohibited Catch restrictions • Perch longer than 30 cm must be released, a maximum of 10 perch may be retained per fishing license. • A maximum of one pike or zander in the length range of 50 - 65 cm may be retained per day and license. Other catches of pike and zander must be released. • In May, all zander and perch are released.
The lake is guarded by supervisors. They wear badges or jackets with the text "Fisketillsyn". Anyone caught fishing without having purchased a valid fishing license can be reported to the police and risk being sentenced to a fine or imprisonment for a maximum of one year. In addition, they can have their fishing gear confiscated. If the association's rules are not followed, the fisherman risks having to pay a control fee of 500 SEK. Note! A fishing report must be submitted to iFiske after fishing has ended, even if the catch is 0
Remember the right of public access - Do not disturb, do not destroy Welcome here for a nice day of fishing! ASSOCIATION VÄSTERSJÖNS FISHING MANAGEMENT AREA The Board 2026-09-06 | https://www.ifiske.se/en/fishing-permit-vastersjon.htm?rules=154 | www.ifiske.se |