Fishing rules

Umeå Municipality Sofiehemsdammen Carp fishing

Umeå Kommun

Applies to 1 permit

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Fishing rules & conditions

Fishing license

 Must always be purchased before fishing begins and is personal. The fishing license and identification must be carried when fishing and presented at check-in. Responsibility: The fisherman is obliged to be aware of the applicable regulations. Violation of the rules may lead to suspension, inspection fee or police report.

Obligation to release fish Fish must be immediately released regardless of condition (FIFS 2004:36) if it:

  1. Caught during a closed season.

  2. Caught using an unauthorized method.

  3. Does not meet the prescribed minimum or maximum dimensions.

Methods

Boats or float rings are not allowed. Wading is allowed.

Rules for fishing for carp

Only fishing with hand gear (rod) is allowed.

1. Requirement for unhooking mat and knotless net, only nylon lines allowed, braided lines prohibited,

2. Equipment must be adapted to large fish,

3. Requirement for careful and quick handling of fish,

4. Treble hooks prohibited.

Rules for other fishing

Only fishing with hand gear (rod) is permitted.

1. Only nylon lines allowed, braided lines prohibited,

2. Max line dimension 0.20 mm,

3. Requirement for careful and quick handling of fish,

4. Treble hooks prohibited.

Fishing periods & catch restrictions

  • Fishing during the ice-free period of the year.
  • Prohibited to kill fish.

These rules apply to