Fishing regulations in Yngaren and Mäskarens FVO (ver. 2026-03-26)
Fishing without a valid fishing license is illegal and a violation of the Fisheries Act (1993:787). Appointed fishing inspectors have the right to confiscate all equipment used and fishing without a permit may lead to a police report.
Fishing license
- The fishing license is personal and entitles you to hand-held fishing.
- Fishing license and identification must be presented upon request by fishing inspectors.
- Children and young people under 16 years of age fish for free in the company of fishing license holders.
Fishing area
- The fishing license entitles you to sport fishing in most of Yngaren, red areas are not included in the fishing conservation area. See map for boundaries.
Rules
- Trolling is prohibited in the entire area.
- Fishing for crayfish is not included in the fishing license.
- Fishing with nets is not permitted.
- Zander – During the period 15/5 - 15/6 we let the zander spawn in peace. Directed fishing for zander during that period is prohibited, this applies to everyone. Anglers as well as professional fishermen.
- Legal zander to be taken is between 45-65cm, catch outside that range must be returned regardless of condition.
- You may take home a maximum of 3 zanders / day and fishing license.
- Directed fishing for the protected species eel and catfish is prohibited, any catch must be released back regardless of condition.
- When ice fishing, a maximum of 5 rods / day and fishing license apply.
Other
- Yngaren has professional fishermen, do not disturb their fishing at exposed nets or gear.
- If you want to arrange a fishing competition or other form of organized fishing, contact FVOF.
- Catch reports are very appreciated.
- When we are out enjoying our beautiful lake, we respect the right of public access.