Fishing rules for Saxån–Braån
Below are the rules for fishing permits, fishing areas, fishing periods, methods and catch limits.
General rules
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Day permits can be purchased by the public and are valid for one day.
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Children and young people under 16 years of age may fish without a fishing permit in the public fishing area during the period 1 May–20 August. Fishing is done under the responsibility of a guardian.
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A guardian who is not fishing does not need to purchase a fishing permit.
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The instructions on the boards in the area apply.
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The fishing permit is personal and must be shown upon request by a fishing inspector.
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All fishing is done at your own risk and must be conducted in a sporting manner (DFS 2006:8, § 12).
Fishing areas and zones
Saxån–Braån
Zone 1
Extension: From the outermost headlands of the river mouth to the motorway bridge. Fishing period: 1 January–31 March and 16 July–30 September. Land-based fishing: Only permitted from the north shore.
Zone 2
Distance: From the motorway bridge to the plot of land upstream of the pedestrian and bicycle bridge at Axeltofta. Fishing period: 1 January–30 November. Land-based fishing: Only permitted from the north shore.
Zone 3
Area: Rullbonäs and Häljarp railway station. Fishing period: 1 January–30 November. Land-based fishing: Permitted from the south shore between Rullbonäs and the pedestrian and bicycle bridge. Permitted from the north shore between the plot of land and the pedestrian and bicycle bridge.
Zone 4
Distance: From Ågatan 2 (Skåneleden) to the tributary of the Braån. Fishing period: 1 January–30 November. Land-based fishing: Only permitted from the southern shore.
Braån
Zone 5
Stretch: Hembygdsgården in Asmundtorp – wastewater treatment plant. Fishing period: 1 January–31 July. Land-based fishing: Only permitted from the northern shore.
Fishing season
The fishing season is 1 January–30 November. For each zone, the fishing periods specified under Fishing areas and zones apply. Fishing is closed during December.
Permitted methods
- Only one gear may be used when fishing.
- In zone 1, only spinning and fly fishing are permitted.
- Fishing from a motorized boat in motion is not permitted.
Catch restrictions
- For salmonids, a maximum catch of 3 fish per day applies.
- The minimum size for salmon is 50 cm.
- When the maximum catch has been reached, the permit is used up.
Other rules
- Show consideration for residents near the river and other anglers.
- Use designated parking spaces.
- Be mindful of the flora and fauna by the river.
- Treading on cultivated land, illegal parking or pollution in the area entails legal liability and liability for damages.
- Worm digging is prohibited.
- Do not litter. Take leftover material home, including cut nylon lines.