Fishing season
Fishing is allowed from 1 April to 30 September
Säveån's various fishing permits: Jonseredsvattnet is the name of the stretch in Jonsered from the footbridge towards the local train station and down to Kåbäcken. Fishing is allowed here from 1 April to 30 September. Information about ticket prices, fishing rules, etc. can be found in our info folder about Jonseredsvattnet.
Sävedalsvattnet is the stretch in Partille from Kåbäcken and down to Gamlestadsbron. Fishing is allowed from 1 April to 30 September. Information about ticket prices, fishing rules, etc. can be found in our info folder about Sävedalsvattnet.
From Gamlestadsbron down to Partihallarna, the Yellow Card is valid. Here, fishing for salmon and trout is permitted from April 1 to September 30.
From Hedefors up to Floda, it is possible to fish for trout at Säveåns öringfiske. Fishing permitted from May 15 to August 31.
Methods
Fishing may only be done with a spinning or fly rod. Angling is not permitted. Only artificial baits may be used. Only single hooks may be used. Fishing with double/triple hooks is prohibited. Barbless hooks are recommended for easier unhooking. On the fly fishing stretches, fishing may only be done with traditional fly fishing equipment. Stab hooks are prohibited. Jerk fishing or other fishing that aims to hook the fish externally is prohibited. Mishooked fish (that is hooked on the outside of the mouth or body) must be released back. Mobile fishing is applied, i.e. one cast and one step downstream. The fishing pier downstream of Dicksons nedre (see map) is adapted for people with disabilities and they have priority to the fishing spot. The pier is accessible by wheelchair via the walkway from the commuter train parking lot at Jonsered station and the parking lot at Jonsered factories. Fishing from a boat or bridge is prohibited.
Catch restrictions
A maximum of one wild salmon up to 70 cm may be kept - after that fishing must be ended for the season. A maximum of two salmon may be caught and released C/R. After that fishing must be ended for the day.
Maximum number of salmon C/R 4, after that you may end your fishing for the season.
Spawned salmon must be released and spawning-colored salmon should be released. Salmon and trout under 45 cm must be released. Female salmon should always be released. Salmon with adipose fins clipped may not be released but must be retained. It is not counted in the seasonal quota.
Addition 1 September- 30 September Female salmon and trout are protected during the month of September.
Show consideration
Cultivated land, plots of land, or other fenced areas may not be entered. When crossing pastures, special fence crossings or gates must be used.
The area around the Säveån River is sensitive to disturbances of various kinds. Therefore, act with discretion. The area between Aspen and Kåhögsbron, “Jonsereds strömmar”, is a nature reserve (green line on the map).
This applies
Anyone who violates the fishing rules will be rejected and may be banned from fishing for the rest of the season.
The fishing rules apply in the event of legal liability and violation may entail additional penalties.
If you fish with unauthorized methods, your fishing license will be canceled on the spot and a control fee of 1000 will be issued by our fishing inspectors.
Fishing inspection is handled by Säfveåns flugfiskesällskap and Partille Sportfiskeklubb. Fishing inspectors are provided with a special badge or card. Fishermen are required to show their fishing license, identification, gear, bags and catch upon request.
Please note that fishing rules may change during the current season. The latest version of this guide with current fishing rules is always available digitally on the regional office's website.
NOTE: Anglers can introduce temporary fishing stops on the stretches if the water temperature exceeds 19 degrees!
Fishing License
Please note that a maximum of 10 senior day licenses and 2 junior day licenses are sold each day during the season. There is also a limited number of season passes that can be applied for at Sportfiskarna Region Väst goteborg@sportfiskarna.se. The fishing pass must be filled out with your name and worn visibly. It may not be transferred.
The Yellow Card is not valid in Sävedalsvattnet.
Reporting
Information about caught fish must be reported to iFiske as soon as possible, emailed to goteborg@sportfiskarna.se, or written down on the report list at Kvarnhöljan, Kåhögsbron (R on the map).