Matkakoski Fishing Association

Fishing rules - Matkakoski Fishing Association Rev. 2026-05-13 Anglers are obliged to inform themselves about the applicable rules before starting fishing. Fishing license For sport fishing in Matkakoski, a fishing license is required, which is obtained through ifiske.se, https://www.ifiske.se/fiske-matkakoski-fiske.htm Fishing licenses are valid from 18:00 to 18:00 the following day, except Sunday 18:00 to Monday 18:00 when fishing ban applies. To ensure a good and sustainable fishing experience, we have quotas for the number of fishing licenses. The maximum number of licenses per day is shown in the number of licenses per day on ifiske.se. Max. 1 salmon per daily license. The fishing license is personal and may not be transferred. Card prices Daily card: 450 SEK (including mandatory service fee of 250/day) Young people 15-18 years old fish for 50% of the fee. Children under 15 years old fish without a fee, but may only fish together with a guardian or another adult who has purchased a fishing license (1 adult per fishing child). Service fee Fishing licenses are purchased through https://www.ifiske.se/fiske-matkakoski-fiske.htm including a mandatory service fee. The fee refers to access to parking, the fishing area and its service facilities available at any time. Catch amount Fishermen may keep two (2) salmon per season. Note that between August 16-25, it is prohibited to catch and keep fish that exceed 65 cm. Catch & Release is not allowed. If you catch a salmon, you pick up the fish. Mishooked fish must always be released. Fishing methods Only one rod per person, with one bait/line per rod. Only hand gear with a single hook only, maximum size 12 mm is allowed. So-called spinning flies are allowed. For the sake of the environment, we would like everyone to use lead-free lines and sinkers. Unpermitted fishing methods Jerk fishing is prohibited according to Swedish law. Caught fish must be kept, so-called Catch & Release is not allowed. Mishooked fish, hooked in places other than the mouth and throat, must be unhooked with the greatest care and immediately released. The fish must not be taken out of the water during this action. Well-being rules As anglers, we show consideration for other anglers, for the environment we live in, nature and wildlife. Think about the damage a discarded line or hook can cause in nature. Waste, food, paper, etc. are thrown in garbage cans. Marking fishing spots with a rod, backpack, etc. and then walking away is not permitted. Supervision Fishermen must be able to present a fishing license, receipt for the paid service fee, and identification upon request by a supervisor. Fishermen who violate applicable regulations and fishing rules or who behave in a disruptive manner to other fishermen or non-fishermen will be banned from continuing fishing in Matkakoski.