Nyköpingsån (Sportfiskarna Nyköping) - Day pass Zone 1

Fishing season

• The card entitles you to fishing in zone 1 (see map for zoning).
• Fishing for salmon and trout is prohibited in zone 1 between September 15 and December 31.
• Fishing ban applies from 02:00 to 05:00.

General rules

• The fishing card must always be carried when fishing and must be presented to a fishing inspector or police officer upon request.
• You must be able to prove your identity when checked.
• Rules and requests from fishing inspectors must be followed.
• Fishermen who violate the regulations may be deprived of the right to fish and in the event of a serious offense reported for prosecution.
• The fisherman is obliged to stay updated on any rule changes and updates regarding fishing. All information can be found here at iFiske.
• It is prohibited to fish from bridges.
• Hooks are not allowed.
• Jerk fishing is prohibited.
• Mishooked fish must be released immediately.
• Crayfish fishing is not permitted.
• Upstream casting is not permitted.
• When fly fishing, the pole must be at least 1.5 m long.
• Fishing with live bait fish is prohibited.
• Fishing from a smaller boat, float ring or canoe is permitted in zone 1. Only electric motors are permitted.
• An adult may fish with a top knot free of charge in the company of a child/youth (up to the year you turn 19) who has a free fishing license in zone 1.
• Netting and other mass-catching gear, fixed or mobile, are prohibited.
• There is a reporting requirement for all salmon and sea trout. Reporting is done here at iFiske. Failure to report a catch of trout/salmon may result in the fishing license being revoked. Please report your other catches as well.

Special rules

In addition to the general rules, the following rules apply

• Fishing with two rods is permitted when float and bottom fishing (requires the presence of the angler), otherwise fishing with one rod from hand applies.

Catch and size restrictions

Size restriction

• Minimum size salmon: 60 cm
• Minimum size trout: 50 cm
• Withdrawal window pikeperch and pike: 50–75 cm
• Maximum size perch: 35 cm
• Fish under or over the minimum or maximum size must be immediately released

Catch restriction

• A total of 10 fish may be kept with the exception of the species listed below
• Sea trout/salmon: 1 per day
• Zander/pike: 1 per day
• Perch: 5 per day
• We advise against C&R of sea trout/salmon at water temperatures above 18 degrees.
• We advise against keeping sea trout/salmon during January and February as these are rarely good food fish.

Rules of well-being

• Respect other fishermen and people who move around the river.
• Please do not walk in the established beds along the river.
• Garbage, lines and other rubbish must not be left behind.
• What you can take with you to the river, you can also take home. In addition, there are plenty of trash cans available along the river.
• Parts of zone 1 are covered by the Hållet-Marieberg-Stenbro nature reserve. Respect and follow special regulations for the area. More information can be found here.