Within the Nedre Klarälven fishing area, fishing south of the E18 bridge is free for everyone. Free fishing also applies to the lakes Rudtjärn, Sundstatjärn, Kroppkärrsjön, Örsholmstjärn and Djupsundsviken.
A fishing license is required for fishing in the river north of E18 and up to the upper limit of the fishing area and Ilandatjärn (see map). Children and young people up to 16 years of age fish for free within the entire fishing area (not Sandbäckstjärn) according to current regulations. A separate fishing license is required for fishing in Sandbäckstjärn.
Everyone who fishes must observe the current regulations. In case of violation of the regulations, an inspection fee will be charged by appointed fishing inspectors. Fishing in the fishing area without a fishing license north of the E18 bridge and in Sandbäckstjärn will result in a police report according to §37 of the Fishing Act.
- Within the fishery conservation area, a gear restriction of a maximum of 2 hand gear per person applies (fishing rod, casting rod, fly rod or ice rod).
- It is prohibited to kill eels, carp, tench, rudd, asp and lamprey within the fishery conservation area.
- Fishing for salmon and trout is prohibited from 20/5 - 15/10. The minimum size for salmon and trout is 60cm at other times. Fish with an intact adipose fin must be released immediately.
- For pike perch, a minimum size of 45cm applies. Fish that do not meet the minimum size must be released immediately.
- Jerk fishing and crayfish fishing are prohibited within the entire fishery conservation area.
- Fishing for smelt/sloe with a net is free.
- For fishing with a roach hut within the Nedre Klarälven fishery conservation area, the angler must have an annual license. The right to fish with a roach hut only applies within the lower part of the fishery management area, i.e. south of the E18 bridge. Roach huts must be marked with the cardholder's name and telephone number!
Welcome to Nedre Klarälven's Fisheries Management Area