Fishing rules

Malexander SFK

Malexander SFK

Applies to 2 permitsLast updated February 6, 2024

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Malexander Sfk rules for annual passes on Sommen. The pass can only be purchased by members of Malexander Sfk.

Lake Sommen - Applicable regulations for fishing permit holders from 2023-01-01.

Fishing may not be conducted closer than 50 meters from a jetty or built-up area unless special permission has been obtained from the owner. Fishing may not take place in such proximity to exposed nets or gear that these are damaged. A fishing permit entitles you to fish in Lake Sommen according to applicable regulations with only hand-held fishing such as angling, ice fishing, casting rod, fly rod and drag. Max. two gear (lines or baits) per card or. When towing a boat, max. 4 fishing baits per boat for 2 or more people with a fishing permit via an affiliated fishing club. Rod fishing is permitted. Fishing may not take place in such proximity to exposed nets or gear that these are damaged. Trolling fishing permits also entitle you to trolling with a deep rig or rod. A maximum of six fishing lures may be used at the same time per boat. Surface otter fishing, sea otter fishing and surface trolling with planerboards are not permitted. Participants on a boat that engages in trolling fishing must have a valid trolling fishing permit, and the rest must have a valid fishing permit. We recommend: Single hook when trolling to minimize damage to released fish. Fishing permit holders must respect and be informed about closed periods and protected areas for char and trout as well as bird protection within the Sommen water area. The fishing permit or control number must always be carried on the fishing trip and can be shown upon request to the police, fishing inspector or water rights owner. When checking the fishing permit, the gear must be taken up in order to facilitate control. The fishing permit is personal but also applies to spouses, partners and children/youth up to and including 17 years of age. If the child is not in the presence of a parent, identification and the parent's fishing license must be presented upon request. Young people up to and including the age of 15 fish without a fishing license, but with the same regulations that apply to the lake.

Catching of char and lake trout is prohibited from September 16 to December 31 in the entire lake. Anyone who catches any fish of these species during the conservation period must release the fish. See recommendation below. Directed fishing for these species is prohibited during this period. During this time, all fishing is prohibited within the four conservation areas 1 - 4. The following minimum dimensions for catching apply, Pike: 40 cm, Lake trout: 65 cm, Zander: 50 cm, Char: 65 cm, ÅI: 60 cm. Caught char and lake trout that are not to be kept or that are below the applicable minimum size should be soaked for a few minutes in a tub or similar before returning.

Prohibited fishing method - Directed vertical fishing using echo sounder is only permitted in Sommens western creek (Sommenfjärden, Boxholmsfjärden, Tranåssjön and Torpafjärden) with restrictions of Torpöbron in the south and Färjeläget in the north. When fishing, hook gear that is adapted to snatch the fish may not be used. The regulations do not prevent the use of a hook to salvage fish that has been caught with other gear.

Catch restriction - Maximum one salmonid fish per fishing license and 24 hours and maximum 2 pike-perch per fishing license and 24 hours. No restrictions on other species. Control fee - Sommens Fiskevårdsområde will charge a control fee of 2500.- SEK for violations of the above regulations.

By purchasing a membership card / fishing license in one of the affiliated fishing clubs around Lake Sommen, you actively contribute to the care of the lake and its fish stock. With your behavior in nature and on the lake's clean water, you decide for yourself how pleasant the environment should be. Keep nature clean. Be careful with FIRE. Do not make a fire on Sommens' beautiful rock outcrops. Check the Sommens FvO website for further information and updates. https://www.sommen.org/index.php/sv/  Welcome to our unique lake!

New supplementary fishing rules from 2023-01-01

  • Chard. Increased minimum size from 60 to 65 cm.

  • Trout. Increased minimum size from 60 to 65 cm.

  • Pike perch. Increased minimum size from 40 to 50 cm.

  • Prohibition on using hand gear in the northern pike-perch conservation areas during the conservation period.

  • Catch restrictions of a maximum of 2 pike-perch per day and person when fishing with hand gear.

  • Introduction of a total fishing ban within the conservation area 300 m from the mouth of the Svartån River and expansion of the conservation area at Visskvarn (see attached map)

  • Introduction of a recommendation that vertical fishing aimed at pike-perch may only be conducted at a maximum depth of 10 m. Vertical fishing is prohibited in the waters east of Torpön.

  • Introduction of a recommendation that released fish should be monitored until they leave the surface water and thereby reduce predation by birds.

  • Introduction of a recommendation on catch reporting for all fishermen in Sommen (water rights owners, lessees, fishing license holders, fishing clubs as well as professional fishermen). 

  • The fishing license is personal. Young people up to and including the age of 15 fish without a fishing license, but with the same regulations that apply in the lake. Over 15 years of age require a fishing license. 

  • Four (4) ice fishing rods are allowed to be included in regular fishing licenses in the waters west of Torpön.

These rules apply to

Club membership (incl. Family)Malexander SFKSport fishing license-Sommen 2026Malexander SFK