Fishing rules

Sörbygden's FVOF

Gimån, Konsttjärnen, Åstjärnen m fl vatten

Applies to 6 permitsLast updated October 23, 2023

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Rules for pond fishing (Put and take)

  • When fishing in ponds, max 3 fish/day, minimum length 35cm. 
  • The artificial pond has a fishing ban from September 1st until the premiere on the first Saturday after New Year! 
  • The Åstjärnen has a fishing ban from October 1st until the ice breaks. No earlier than November 15th.

Rules for stream fishing Gimån:

  • For stream fishing permits, fishing is permitted from June 1st to September 1st.
  • When fishing in streams, max 3 noble fish/day.
  • Grayling minimum length 35cm, trout 40cm.
  • In the stream, fishing with a float ring or boat is prohibited.
  • In the stream, worms and treble hooks are prohibited.
  • Fish that do not meet the minimum size must be gently released.

Rules for lake fishing in Sörbygden's F.V.O.F.

  • For sea fishing there are 3 types of cards. Daily card, daily family card, and weekly family card.
  • The card is valid for fishing from land, ice or boat. The stretch from Strandåkerbron to 200 meters above the bridges in Båthällströmmen.
  • All fish except whitefish and eel may be caught, small fish (not edible) must be returned.
  • The fishing card is valid for fishing with hand gear, net fishing is not permitted.
  • For trolling fishing with a maximum of 5 rods, a special card applies. Trolling card.
  • In Gimån there is a fragile population of crayfish! It is therefore extra important not to use gear or boats that have not been disinfected or dried for at least 3 days, if the gear has been used in other water.

Free fishing for children and young people up to and including 15 years.

These rules apply to