Day Pass All Zones

Fishing season

The card entitles you to fish in all zones (see map for zoning).
During the period 1/4-31/5, zones 3A and 3B are also open for angling. During this period, the angler is required to purchase a specimen card (day card). This card entitles you to angling with two rods and 5 cards/day are available. This card is only available digitally here at iFiske.
For zones 2, 3A, 3B and 4, a total fishing ban applies from September 15 to December 31.
Fishing for salmon and trout is prohibited in zone 1 between September 15 and December 31.
Exemption fishing for the period September 15-October 14 is applied for annually. Information is provided after a decision by the County Administrative Board. If a catch report has not been submitted during exempt fishing, the angler will not be able to buy more cards in the Nyköpingsån.
Fishing ban applies from 02:00-05:00.

General rules

The fishing license 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.
Fishermen are obliged to stay up to date on any rule changes and updates regarding fishing. All information can be found here at iFiske.
It is prohibited to fish from bridges.
Directed fishing for smolt or concentrations of trout and salmon below the minimum size is prohibited.
Stab hooks are not permitted.
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 boat is prohibited in zones 2, 3A, 3B and 4. 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 19 years) who has a free fishing license in zones 1, 2 and 4.
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 on iFiske. Failure to report a catch of trout/salmon may result in the fishing license being revoked. Please report your other catches as well.

Zonal rules

Zone 1, 2 and 4

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 fisherman), otherwise fishing with one rod from hand applies.

Zone 3A

In addition to the general rules, the following rules apply

Only fly fishing is permitted.
For the zone, mobile fishing is applied to give everyone fishing time in available places. Upstream casting is not permitted.
Wading is only permitted two meters out from the shore at the prevailing water level.
During the period 1/4-31/5, zones 3A and 3B are also open for fishing. During this period, those fishing are required to purchase a specimen card (day card). This card entitles you to fishing with two rods and 5 cards/day are available. This card is only available digitally here at iFiske.
Only single hooks are permitted.
For the time being, only float lines and unweighted tackle may be used when fishing on stretch 3a.

Zone 3B

In addition to the general rules, the following rules apply

Only fly or spin fishing is permitted.
For the zone, mobile fishing is applied to give everyone fishing time in available places. Upstream casting is not permitted.
Wading is only permitted two meters out from the shore at the prevailing water level.
During the period 1/4-31/5, zones 3A and 3B are also open for angling. During this period, the angler is required to purchase a specimen card (day card). This card entitles you to angling with two rods and 5 cards/day are available. This card is only available digitally here at iFiske.
Only single hooks are permitted.
Spinning flies, dropshot or other methods where the weight is separated from the bait are not permitted.

Catch and size restrictions

Size restrictions

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 and maximum sizes must be immediately released

Catch restrictions

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.

Well-being rules

Respect other fishermen and people who move in connection with the river.
Please do not walk in the flowerbeds along the river.
Garbage, ropes 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.