Terms & restrictions
Rules that apply when fishing in the Färgensjöarna Fisheries Conservation Area:
You must have a fishing license to fish in the Färgensjöarna. This must always be carried when fishing.
A current, receipted paper fishing license or a fishing license from iFiske that can be shown via the iFiske app or printed on paper is valid as a fishing license. When fishing is inspected, the fishing license/receipt must be shown to the inspector along with a valid identity document.
The following fishing methods are included in the fishing license (permit) and are permitted: angling, spinning, trolling, ice fishing, and a maximum of 10 fishing rods when ice fishing.
When two or more people fish from the same boat and more than one gear is used, a fishing license is required for each participant or a valid annual card for the boat driver in combination with the additional card boat card, however, a maximum of six (6) gears.
Fishing with fixed gear, nets, longlines, cast nets and minnows are not included in the association's permit. Fishing with a jig or pike cutter, as well as with an otter or other surface-going side rod, with the exceptions listed below, is prohibited.
A trolling license together with a valid annual license, weekly license gives the holder the right to use six (6) side rod rods per boat during the period September 1 - April 30. Always apply the right-hand rule.
Net fishing is permitted for fishing license holders during the period March 1 - May 15, within their fishing license area. Nets may be a maximum of 30 meters long and must be marked, as required by law, with name, telephone number and property designation.
A ban on fishing for game fish (trout) applies until further notice. Caught trout must be released! Release trout with the utmost caution, avoid lifting them into the boat.
Children and youth up to the age of 17 are allowed to fish without a license, but must otherwise follow the regulations that apply to the fishing license.
Rules are subject to change and it is the fisherman's responsibility to be aware of the current rules.
Landowners should be consulted before fishing from private beaches and piers.
If the fishing license holder violates applicable fisheries legislation or the fishing regulations of the fishing area association, the fishing license may be forfeited and the fisherman may be banned from further fishing.
In the event of a violation of the local Fishing Regulations, a Control Fee of SEK 1,000 will be charged on the first occasion and in the event of repeated illegal fishing, a Control Fee of SEK 4,000 will be charged as decided by the Fishing Association.