Last updated April 19, 2026
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General rules for Skälsjöarna – Green waters
- In Skälsjöarna, advance booking is required and all fishing is conducted only from float rings or from Sveaskog's rental boats (rowing boats). Two boats are available for rent in each lake.
- A total of 6 fishermen per day in each lake. 4 float ring fishermen and 2 fly fishermen from a boat.
- Catch and release fishing applies, which means that all caught fish must be released back, including damaged fish.
- Only traditional fly fishing with a barbed loose hook is allowed. Traditional fly fishing includes a fly rod with fly line and fly. Jigs, "propeller flies", plastic balls, spinning flies, baited hooks or hooks with odorants are not allowed.
- A net with a knotless or rubberized net is mandatory for all fishing.
- Fish may not be taken out of the water. Unhooking and releasing must be done in the water or in a net. Use a fishing pole!
- Fishing from shore is prohibited.
- Fishing permitted 05.00 - 23.59
- Fishing is permitted 1 May - 30 September
- Connecting a battery/petrol-powered engine is prohibited on Sveaskog's boats.
Rules for boat fishing
- A valid "boat & fishing license" and ID are required for fishing.
- The fishing license is personal and may not be transferred.
- Only Sveaskog's rental boats are allowed in Skälsjöarna
- Connecting a battery/petrol-powered engine is prohibited on Sveaskog's boats
- Only one fisherman per boat.
- The boat must be handled in a sea-safe manner, you are responsible for bringing your own life jackets to the boat.
- The boat must be returned in the same condition as when received.
- That damage and other defects are reported to Sveaskog (Mikael Rhönnstad 0706893259)
- In the event of damage, the cost of the repair will be charged to the person who rented the boat.
- The boat must be cleaned when returned and any rubbish must be taken home.
- The boat and oars must be locked when returned in the same way as when received. When received, note how the boat's lock chain with padlock is attached to the boat. Note how the oar cable with padlock is pulled. We usually check the boat after it has been rented.
- The boat must be returned within the agreed rental period.
- The boat's code lock is sent via email or SMS shortly before the start of the validity period.
- No winter fishing in Skälsjöarna.
Rules for float fishing
- A valid float fishing license and ID are required for fishing.
- The fishing license is personal and may not be transferred.
- When it comes to fishing from a float, a proper distance must be kept so that fishermen do not obstruct each other.
- Connecting a battery/petrol-powered motor to the float is prohibited.
- It is not permitted to paddle around with line and bait dragging behind you.
- Float fishermen must, at the request of the supervisor, come ashore to show their fishing license.
- Float fishing is only permitted with a fly rod and fly fishing line as a casting weight.
- Always disinfect your float to stop invasive species and parasites. It is a simple step that protects our waters and future fishing.
