Fishing rules

Northern Varmeln FVO

Norra Värmelns FVOF

Applies to 9 permitsLast updated June 3, 2026

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RULES FOR FISHING IN LAKE VÄRMELN

The following rules for fishing have been established at the fishing meetings on April 23, 2026 for Södra Värmeln FVOF and April 22 for Norra Värmeln FVOF. The rules also apply to fishing in Rommen, Ingersbytjärnet, Yppersbytjärnet. A loose fishing license does not entitle you to fishing in flowing waters such as Brunsbergsälven, Finntjärnsbäcken, Vrångbäcken and Slorudsälven. However, slom fishing in Brunsbergsälven is free. 

GENERAL RULES Established minimum dimensions and restrictions: Trout and Salmon 60 cm - fishing ban annually during the period 1/9 to 31/12. Max 2 fish per fishing occasion. Pikeperch 45 – 75 cm so-called window extraction. Fishing ban annually 1/5 to 15/6. Max 2 fish per fishing occasion. Pike over 90 cm should be returned. Smaller fish and fish of Trout, Salmon or Zander caught during the ban period must be returned regardless of size, alive or dead. When trolling/equivalent, the maximum number of rods/equivalent after the boat is 2, regardless of the number of active fishermen in the boat.

NOTE!

Inspection fee 1,500 SEK before from 1 May 2025 for anyone who violates the rules

RULES FOR TROLLING CARDS see separate chapter!

Protruding gear must be marked with buoys and marked with the owner's name or property designation and phone number. Angel fishing/Ice fishing max 3 gear/rod per person. Youth under 18 years of age fish for free with hand gear. Crayfish fishing is regulated within each household. Gear must be marked with name/property designation/tel. no.

MEMBERS' OWN FISHING (Property with fishing rights)

Fishing rights certificate: To practice fishing, a member (fishing rights owner) must purchase a fishing rights certificate from iFiske.se, state name and property designation. For an issued fishing rights certificate, fishing may be conducted, in addition to the member, also by the member's spouse or equivalent, as well as children registered in the parental home. The fishing rights certificate, which is valid for 1 year (1/5-30/4), must be purchased for 50 SEK and entitles the member to fish:

  • within the own homestead with all legal gear, however limited to a maximum of five nets (max. 150 m), rigged and marked at both ends and five cast nets.

  • Within the entire fishery management area with hand gear and fishing tackle/ice fishing rod without limitation.

  • To practice fishing, a member must purchase a fishing license of 50 kronor (valid from 1 May to 30 April of the following year). Fishing license can be supplemented with a so-called guest card of 50 kronor. A guest card only entitles the holder to hand-held fishing and is valid for one guest fisherman per fishing occasion. Note! that the fishing license holder must accompany the guest when fishing.

FISHING PERMIT

  • Locality card (homeownership card)

A person who is registered in a home included in the fisheries management area and such a co-owner in the fishery (co-owner in a jointly owned or deceased estate, etc.) who does not own a separate fishing license is entitled to a separate Locality card. The locality card is valid for 1 year (1/5 – 30/4) and costs 200 kronor and entitles the holder to the same fishing as the fishing license. The local card is personal and cannot be transferred but includes the spouse and children registered in the parental home or equivalent.

  • Property card: Owners of tied fishing have the right to redeem property cards for further transfer to any named person. The price of a property card, which is valid for 1 year (1/5-31/4), is 50 SEK. The property card entitles the holder to fishing only within the transferring fishing rights owner's property and according to the same rules that apply to fishing rights certificates within the property.

  • Fishing card: The general public can purchase a fishing card, which entitles the holder to fish with hand gear (fishing rod, casting rod, fly rod and ice rod, as well as angling or ice fishing with a maximum of 3 rods/gear. The fishing card is personal and not transferable. The fishing card is valid throughout Lake Värmeln.

A valid fishing license/fishing card or receipt from payment via bank/internet bank must be carried when fishing and, upon request, shown to a fishing inspector, fishing license owner or fellow anglers. The associations have specially appointed fishing inspectors (with the authority of a police officer) with the task of monitoring that applicable fishing regulations are followed.

Trolling card in Värmeln

Rules and prices

The trolling card gives the holder the right to drive with a maximum of 6 rods and also the right to engage in vertical fishing. The trolling card also includes other benefits that apply when purchasing regular fishing license.

NOTE! Commercial guiding with business activities during trolling fishing is prohibited

The associations' income for Trolling cards is earmarked and goes entirely to the stocking of fish or to fishing improvement measures.

In addition a valid fishing license for the day, week, or year is required for other active fishermen in the boat. Children/youth -18 years fish for free. The trolling card is valid throughout Lake Värmeln.

NOTE! A control fee of SEK 1,500 will be introduced from May 1, 2025 for anyone who violates the rules. (Rommen, Ingersbytjärn, Yppersbytjärn are not included in the trolling card)

A single boat with a maximum of 2 rods is not counted as trolling.

Minimum dimensions and restrictions:

  • Pike +90 cm should be returned
  • Trout and Salmon 60 cm – fishing ban annually between September 1st – December 31st
  • Pikeperch Window withdrawal 45-75 cm. Fishing ban annually between May 1st and June 15th. Max 2 fish per occasion/day.
  • Smaller fish and fish of Trout, Salmon and Pikeperch caught during the ban period, regardless of size, must be returned to the lake whether they are alive or dead.

Remember!

To care for our waters and beaches. Do not litter, be careful with fire, do not throw reef stumps, plastic bags or other things into the water.

If you have questions about fishing licenses, rules or want tips for fishing, you can contact one of the contact persons below.

BOAT FISHING COMPETITIONS as before 100 SEK/boat.

Payment via Ifiske, specify the date of the competition

Norra Värmelns FVOF

 Per-Erik Sjökvist, chairman (070-231 58 72)

  • Robert Sjöberg, secretary (070-556 78 55)

  • Karl-Eric Granqvist, treasurer (070-397 60 71)

Södra Värmelns FVOF

  • Markus Jansson-Vallin, president (070-219 72 14)

  • Christian Karlsson, secretary (070-527 48 00)

  • Henrik Danielsson, treasurer (070-292 48 09)

These rules apply to

24-hour card TrollingVärmelnAnnual Pass TrollingVärmelnBoat fishing competitionVärmelnday licenseVärmelnMonthly cardVärmelnSeason ticketVärmelnThe fishing licenseVärmelnweekly BriefVärmelnWeekly Card TrollingVärmeln