Exemption fishing in the Nyköpingsån, special conditions 2026!
Anglers have also been granted an exemption from the general protection of sea trout and salmon from September 15th this year and will therefore keep the Nyköpingsån open for fishing for another time, but at the latest until October 14th. The exemption is given because the spawning protection in the absence of opportunities for natural reproduction lacks biological significance.
NOTE! After a dry summer, there is very low and irregular water flow in the river due to regulation, which primarily affects fishing on 3a negatively. Anglers have no way of influencing the regulation and conditions can change in a very short time. Due to the low water flow, the rule that only floating lines and unweighted tackle are allowed on stretch 3a continues to apply.
Due to the poor conditions during late summer, we have decided to extend the season passes so that they are also valid during exemption fishing until 2026-10-14 at the latest. Rules and conditions for fishing as well as daily updates on any season closures before October 14 can be found here on iFiske. Adjust your equipment! Valid passes during exemption fishing are therefore day passes, season passes and exemption passes.
Anglers offer urban fishing in a fantastic environment.
The Nyköpingsån meanders through the old city center and offers attractive fishing in an urban environment in approximately 6 km of water. Here you can fly fish for sea trout and salmon, as well as feeder fishing for, among others, roach, bream, ide and roach, as well as spin fishing for pike, zander and perch. Nyköpingsån offers the opportunity to fish for a variety of species, which makes fishing attractive throughout the year.
Many people visit the river to fish for trout and salmon during the first months of the year and during late summer/autumn. During spring and summer, fantastic fishing is offered for both zander and perch as well as roach, ide and roach. In 2020, the first release of salmon was made and since 2022, salmon weighing over 10 kg have been caught. The annual releases will continue in parallel with the release of trout, which has been going on for a long time. When fishing in the river, there are always opportunities for food and accommodation within walking distance. We at Sportfiskarna work for sustainable fishing in our waters through fishing supervision, information signs and collaboration with the municipality and other local actors.
Special rules
- For fishing during any exemption period, an exemption fishing permit or day permit applies. More info under "prohibition times and exemption fishing". Exception for 2026.
- Anglers apply annually for an exemption for an extended fishing season (until 14/10) in the lower part of the Nyköpingsån (Zones 2, 3 and 4) from the County Administrative Board in Södermanland. More info under "prohibition times and exemption fishing".
- Zone 3 is divided into 3A and 3B where only fly fishing is allowed in zone 3A and spinning or fly is allowed in zone 3B.
- During the period 1/4-31/5, zones 3A and 3B are also open for angling which requires the angler to purchase a specimen permit (day permit). Angling with two rods is allowed and five permits/day are available. The permit is only available here at iFiske.
- To promote fishing for young people, from 2023 onwards, children/youths up to the year you turn 19 will be free to fish with any method in zones 1, 2 and 4.
- Everyone who fishes must have a fishing license, including children and young people (up to the year you turn 19). The free Season Card for children and young people is only available digitally here at iFiske.
- An adult may fish with a top knot free of charge in the company of a child/youth (up to the year you turn 19) who has a free Season Card.
- Only single hooks are allowed when fishing in zones 3A and 3B.
- When fly fishing, the pole must be at least 1.5 m long.
- Spinning flies, dropshot or other methods where the weight is separated from the bait are not allowed in zone 3B.
- For the time being, only floating lines and unweighted tackle may be used when fishing on stretch 3a.
Physical fishing permits can be purchased from Team Sportia in Nyköping and Filmkedjan. Information brochures are also available there.
Zoning
Fishing in the Nyköpingsån is divided into five different zones (see map under the "map" tab). Each zone is color-coded and signage is located along the river. It is up to the angler to follow the zoning and the zone-specific rules that have been set up. These can be read under "fishing permits". Then click on "show rules". Prohibited areas include outlets from the power plants and the canoe slalom course at Perioden.
- Zone 1 (green) extends from Släbro down to Fors power station. Fishing is prohibited at the canoe slalom course at Perioden and 30 m downstream of Hargs power station.
- Zone 2 (yellow) extends from Fors power station to Storhusqvarn power station. Fishing ban applies 30 m downstream of Fors power station.
- Zone 3A (blue) extends from Storhusqvarn to Folkungabron. Fishing ban applies just downstream of Storhusqvarn power station (all three channels).
- Zone 3B (purple) extends from Folkungabron to Korsbron.
- Zone 4 (orange) extends from Korsbron to the harbor bridge.
General rules and instructions
- Everyone who fishes must have a fishing license. For children and young people up to the year you turn 19, fishing in zones 1, 2 and 4 is free. The free Season Card for children and young people is only available digitally here at iFiske.
- An adult may fish with a top knot free of charge in the company of a child/youth (up to the year you turn 19) who has a free Season Pass.
- The fishing pass must always be carried when fishing and must be shown to a fishing supervisor or police officer upon request.
- You must be able to prove your identity when checked.
- Rules and requests from fishing supervisors must be followed.
- Fishermen who violate the regulations may be deprived of the right to fish and in the event of a serious offense reported for prosecution.
- The fisherman is obliged to stay up to date on any rule changes and updates regarding fishing. All information can be found here at iFiske.
- Directed fishing for smolt or concentrations of trout and salmon below the minimum size is prohibited. It is prohibited to fish from bridges.
- Hook fishing is not allowed.
- Jerk fishing is prohibited.
- Mishooked fish must be released immediately.
- Crayfish fishing is not allowed.
- Upstream casting is not allowed.
- When fly fishing, the pole must be at least 1.5 m long.
- Netting and other mass-catching gear, fixed or mobile, are prohibited.
- There is a reporting requirement for all salmon and sea trout. Reporting is done here on iFiske. Failure to report a catch of trout/salmon may result in the fishing license being revoked. Please report your other catches as well. Reporting when purchasing physical fishing licenses from retailers is done via this link: https://www.ifiske.se/rapportera/Nyköpingsån
- For zone-specific rules, see the rules under each fishing license.
- Please do not walk in the built-up banks along the river.
- Throw fishing lines and other garbage in trash cans.
Catch and size restrictions
Size restriction
- Minimum size salmon: 60 cm.
- Minimum size trout: 50 cm.
- Withdrawal window pikeperch and pike: 50–75 cm.
- Maximum size perch: 35 cm.
Catch restriction
- A total of 10 fish may be kept with the exception of the species listed below.
- Sea trout/salmon: 1 per day.
- Zander/pike: 1 per day.
- Perch: 5 per day.
- A maximum of five sea trout/salmon may be kept per year and annual pass.
- We advise against C&R of sea trout/salmon at water temperatures above 18 degrees.
- We advise against keeping sea trout/salmon during January and February as these are rarely good food fish.
Prohibition times and exemption fishing
- Fishing for salmon and trout is prohibited in zone 1 between September 15 and December 31.
- During the period September 15 to December 31, there is a total fishing ban in zones 2–4.
- Fishing ban applies from 02:00 to 05:00
- An exemption is applied for annually to extend fishing in zones 2–4 from the County Administrative Board, which means that the fishing season in these areas may be extended to October 14. Information about this will be updated on this page when a decision has been made by the County Administrative Board. In the event of any exemption fishing, "exemption fishing card (September 15-October 14)", "day card all zones" and "day card zones 1, 2 and 4" are possible.
- If a catch report is not submitted during exempt fishing, the fisherman will not be able to buy more cards in Nyköpingsån (done here at iFiske).
Local partners
- From 2026 Nyköpings vandrar hem offers a fishing package with accommodation and fishing license. More info can be found here: Day fishing in Nyköpingsån - Nyköpings Vandrarhem
- Physical fishing licenses can be purchased at Team Sportia Nyköping. There you can also buy fishing equipment, bait and any clothes that were left at home.
