Nässjöorten's fishing conservation area

Fishing rules, Nässjöortens FVO

Fishing license

Fishing license is required for fishing and crayfish fishing in Ingsbergssjön, Handskerydssjön and Runnerydssjön.
Violation of fishing rules will be prosecuted. A valid fishing license is personal and must always be presented when fishing.
Children & young people up to 18 years of age fish for free but must purchase a license and take note of the applicable rules. NOTE! Crayfish fishing is NOT included in the youth card but must be purchased separately via the crayfish fishing card.

Only fishing with hand gear is permitted (spinning, angling, fly fishing, ice fishing/fishing and ice fishing).
When angling and ice fishing, a maximum of 5 gear per person applies.
All carp caught are returned regardless of size.
Pike over 70 cm, and perch over 35 cm are unconditionally returned. Maximum catch for pike under 70 cm is 2 per day and person. Free catch of perch under 35 cm and other "white fish" such as roach, bream, etc.
Fishing from a boat, kayak and float ring is permitted in all three lakes.
There is a total ban on combustion engines in all three lakes. However, the use of electric motors is permitted.

Fishing with a maximum of 5 cages/nets per person.
Only crayfish fishing from land is permitted.
Cages/nets must be marked with name and telephone number.
Fishing with cages connected by line is prohibited.
Crayfish under 10 cm must be returned without fail.
Crayfish fishing takes place from 1 August at 5:00 PM until 15 August at 5:00 PM.

Do not litter in nature! Take all garbage with you when you leave the site.
Only light fires in designated fireplaces. When you leave the site, make sure the fire is out.
As a visitor, you are responsible for informing yourself about the laws and regulations that apply to the fishing waters you are visiting.
If rules are not followed, the fisheries management area supervisors have the right to charge an inspection fee of 1500 SEK.