Fishing rules

Viggens Fisheries Conservation Area Association

Viggens FVOF

Applies to 9 permitsLast updated June 18, 2026

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Stora o lilla Viggen Fishing Rules

Day pass, Annual pass applies to: Hand gear (casting rod, fishing rod, ice rod) both from land & from boat. For angling & ice angling, a special card applies. The fishing license is personal and may not be transferred to another person. Children & young people up to the age of 16 fish for free. Pensioners over 65 years of age may pay half the price of all fishing licenses.

Max 2 rods/bait per fishing license when, for example, trolling/trolling: Minimum size Pike 50 cm. Maximum size Pike 75 cm. Maximum catch 2 pike per day/fishing license. Large pike over 80 cm must be returned. Max take of pike 5 under 80 cm per day & fishing license. Max 12 gear when angling/ice angling per fishing license. Prohibition of using live bait fish as bait in accordance with Swedish law. Violations of the rules will be subject to a control fee of SEK 2,000. 

Fishing with nets, gillnets and crayfish fishing gear is reserved for fishing right holders and fishing must take place within the respective parcel type according to the applicable statutes.

Gear limitation passive methods Each fishing right holder is entitled to use a maximum of 2 nets & 2 roach huts for household fishing at the same time. Nets refer to fixed gear (e.g. nets, gillnets). The total combined length of nets must not exceed 60 meters. Both ends must be marked with a large clear net buoy or equivalent. All nets must be clearly marked with the fishing right holder's name & property designation.

These rules apply to