General rules
Rules for sport fishing 2023 for printing
Rules for sport fishing 2023
Fishing may only be done with sport fishing gear, a maximum of one rod carried by hand per cardholder, thus not with longlines, pole hooks and net gear Fishing with a boat or other floating craft is only permitted in certain lakes, see the respective fishing management area The fishing license is personal and may not be transferred The fishing license must be carried when fishing and presented to a fishing inspector upon request Fishermen must be aware of applicable laws and regulations as well as rules specifically issued by the FVO Violation of the provisions stated results in forfeiture of fishing rights and may lead to a requirement for an inspection fee or prosecution Young people under 18 do not need a fishing license Driving on existing roads is at your own risk Motocross traffic is prohibited in areas with flat or young forests and arable land
Hissmofors fvo Fishing is prohibited within 100 m of the power plant dams (a safety issue) Ban on fishing from highway bridges (risk of jerk fishing and a road safety issue) Free fishing with a rod in Avaviken, Dvärsätt and Bånntjärn (eastern half)
Granboforsens fvo Tow back grayling and trout that are smaller than 35 cm Do not use otters or more than three hooks when fishing Ban on worms and sinkers Fishing for grayling prohibited 15 April-May 31 Fishing for trout prohibited September 1-October 31 Fishing from a boat prohibited September 1-October 31 Maximum 5 fish per fishing occasion (24 hours)
Nedre Långans fvo Minimum size grayling and trout 35 cm. All trout and grayling that are below the minimum size must be released regardless of the condition of the fish Fishing ban during the period April 15-May 31 and September 1-October 31 Maximum fishing catch 5 fish/24 hours
Gysens fvo Minimum size trout 25 cm. Trout that is below the minimum size must be released Fishing for trout is not permitted from 1 September to 31 October in: - flowing water - lakes and sels within a distance of 200 meters from their inlets and outlets
Åkersjön's fishing area Waters open to sport fishing are Åkersjön and Åkerån Trout with a total length of less than 35 cm may not be caught. Trout that does not meet the minimum size must be released regardless of condition From 1 September to 31 October, fishing is prohibited in Åkerån and in Åkersjön within a distance of 200 m from the inlets and outlets of rivers and streams from Åkersjön
Bakvattnet's fishing area
Fishing permitted in Stora Bakvattnet
Fishing prohibited in Bakvattensån from Stora Bakvattnet to Edbladsforsen, in Björkbäcken and Margitbubäcken and in Lilla Bakvattnet
Rules and fishing information for Gunnarvattnet, Rörvattnet-Skogsjö and Valsjöns fvo
Rules for sportfishing Gunnarvattnet, Rörvattnet-Skogsjö and Valsjöns fvo