General
For fishing in the fishery conservation area, a valid fishing license is required for everyone over 12 years of age. For youth under 16 years of age, the red annual license is valid. This card is free and can be scanned at IFiske and at some places along the river. The fishing license is personal and cannot be transferred. The fishing license must be worn visibly and shown upon request by supervisors. Lost fishing licenses will not be replaced. Total fishing ban in Källbyverket's purification ponds. Fishing ban in Önnerupsbäcken, the watercourse by the golf course, and at Lomma church. Habo ponds are part of a nature conservation area.
Fishing season
Salmon and/or trout: Prohibited between 1/10 - 31/12. Exception: the conservation area at the mouth (15/9 - 30/4).
Lundasträckan
Fishing ban during the period 1/10 - 31/12 between the bridge at road 108 and the Värpingebron Lommavägen. On the south side of the river, from the railway bridge to Lommavägen in Värpinge, all year round.
Lommasträckan
Fishing ban in Önnerupsbäcken, the watercourse by the golf course, and by the church. Habo dammar is part of a nature conservation area Outside the river mouth: Fishing ban 15/9 - 30/4
Methods
The fishing license entitles you to fish with two hand tools.
Catch restrictions
A maximum of 2 salmonid fish/day may be caught. The minimum size for trout is 50 cm and for salmon 60 cm. Spawned trout or salmon must be released in such a way that the fish survives. Colored spawning fish and incorrectly hooked salmonid fish must also be released. Pike: Max. 2 caught and taken home fish / card and day. Longer than 100 cm will be released! Perch: Max. 3 caught and taken home fish / card and day.
Carp must be released.
In total, each angler may take home a maximum of 5 fish/day.
Eel fishing ban: As of May 1, 2007, all eel fishing is prohibited.
Read more on the Swedish Water Authority's website. www.havochvatten.se keyword: eel
Other rules
Forfeiture of right to fish Fishing licenses can be denied or confiscated by the association/supervisors. Supervisors also have the right to reject anyone who does not follow the rules and/or behaves in a way that is disruptive to the surroundings and/or the environment. If you show consideration, your fishing in Höje å will develop and you can feel welcome again.