NOTE! READ THE FISHING RULES CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START FISHING. General
When the fishing license is paid for and ready, it must be on hand throughout the fishing trip and can be presented upon request by a supervisor. The fishing license is personal and may not be transferred. Methods Only rod fishing is permitted (spinning, angling and fly). Fishing with nets, bass, gillnets or other mass-catching gear is prohibited. Fishing with a maximum of two (2) rods per person and fishing license is permitted. Regardless of the number of rods, they must always be supervised when actively fishing. Catch restrictions All pike and all trout must be released, year-round. Any caught pike or trout must be handled as carefully as possible and released immediately. Information on gentle catch & release can be read further down. 1/3-31/5 all perch must be released. Other times a maximum of 3 perch under 30 cm per fisherman per day applies. All perch that are 30 cm or longer must be released. Other rules and guidelines The fish you are going to take home must be killed immediately and must not have to endure unnecessary suffering. Storing fish in keepnets or similar is permitted (not trout and pike) as long as the fish is not damaged. Driving is only allowed on licensed roads. Respect prohibition signs. Show consideration for landowners and farmers. Private plots may not be entered. Show respect for animals and nature and leave the fishing spot in a clean condition. Used fishing gear and other garbage that ends up on the ground must be picked up. Keep it clean and tidy and you will contribute to everyone having a pleasant experience! Information about catch & release If you catch a fish and intend to release it, keep the following in mind:
- use a net (preferably knotless with rubber netting) and always avoid letting the fish lie on the ground. Wet rubber mats or so-called landing mats can be used to advantage when unhooking
- handle the fish with wet hands
- always minimize the exposure time of the fish above the surface (let the fish rest in the net in the water while you prepare for unhooking, camera, scale, etc.)
- if the fish is to be weighed, use a wet bag, such as a weighing bag or plastic bag.
- small treble hooks and single hooks are gentler on the fish and increase the survival rate of fish that are released.
By following these simple steps, the fish has a greater chance of recovering and surviving after release.
NOTE: Read the rules and closed season for sea trout regarding fishing in the river mouth as it is the County Administrative Board that has these rules.