Åby River upper catchment area

Fishing regulations within Åby Älv's Upper Fishing Conservation Area Fishing within the fishing conservation area may only be carried out by those who have obtained a fishing license and only with hand gear. Exceptions apply to fishing with a minnow (2 fishing licenses) for pike and perch. Fishing ban applies from Hednäs power station downstream approx. 600m to the sign this applies all year round. Salmon 1/9-31/12 fishing ban applies for salmon. Salmon fishing may be carried out during 16/5-31/8 During the period 1/1-18/6 C&R applies 19/6-31/8 Max 1 salmon/fisherman and day Ban on salmon fishing upstream from Hednäs power station. Minimum size: 50cm Salmon exceeding 90cm are released. Fish that are smaller than the above dimensions must be immediately unhooked without the fish being lifted out of the water. Trout 1/9-31/12 fishing ban on trout applies. Trout fishing may be conducted during the period 16/5-31/8 During the period 1/1-18/6 C&R 19/6-31/8 applies Max 1 trout/angler and day Minimum size: 50cm Trout exceeding 70cm is released. Fish that are smaller than the above dimensions must be immediately unhooked without the fish being lifted from the water. Gray 1/3-31/5 fishing ban on grayling applies. Max 5 grayling/angler and day may be retained. Minimum size: 35cm Grayling exceeding 45cm is released (recommended) Fish that are smaller than the above dimensions must be immediately unhooked without the fish being lifted from the water. Reporting obligation Everyone who fishes must report all caught fish, including released fish. Catches must be reported immediately after release or capture. Reporting is done via IFiske where you buy your fishing license. General regulations All fishermen must bring a valid fishing license and valid identification document. Supervision in the fishery management area is continuous and the documents must be presented in connection with inspections. Otherwise, it is considered poaching and this is reported to the police. Young people under 18 years of age fish for free but must be able to prove their age with identification document in cases where there may be doubt. Fishing with hand gear includes pole, rod, spinning, reel or fly rod. So-called paternoster tackle is prohibited. Only 1 rod/fisherman is allowed. Fishing licenses are purchased via IFiske