Fishing rules

Gnarps Fishing Area

Gnarps Fiskeområde

Applies to 6 permitsLast updated August 23, 2026

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General provisions

  • Fishing must be conducted in moderation and with due observance of good fishing management
  • Fishing licenses are personal and must be presented upon request
  • The fishing area is not responsible for road maintenance
  • Children and young people fish for free up to and including the year they turn 15.
  • The card does not apply to crayfish fishing
  • It is the fisherman's responsibility to find out the applicable rules and regulations

Rules for Put/Take water

Applies to: Herrgårdstjärn, Åstjärn, Igeltjärn and Uppgårdstjärn

  • Only fishing with hand gear, max 1 rod/person
  • Max 3 fish/day/card applies to Trout, Rainbow and Char
  • Prohibition on using boats or other floating equipment
  • Fishing ban in Herrgårdstjärn from 15/10 until the premiere fishing in January
  • In Åstjärn, during the period 15/10 - 31/3, it is only permitted to fish from the ice
  • Prohibition on using bait that does NOT dissolve in water.
  • Fishing is not allowed

Rules for the Gnarpsån lower stretch Milsbrodammen - the sea

  • Only fishing with hand gear, max 1 rod/person
  • Fishing with baited hooks (Ex. worm, shrimp, maggot, Powerbait) is prohibited
  • Fishing ban during the period 1/9 - 31/12 and ban on wading in the river during the same period
  • All trout, grayling and any salmon must be released during the period 1/1 - 15/4
  • For trout, grayling and any salmon, a maximum of 1 fish/day and a maximum of 3 fish/week during the period 16/4 - 31/8
  • Minimum size: Trout/Salmon 45 cm, Grayling 35 cm

Rules for other waters within Gnarps fishing area

General

  • Minimum size for prize fish is 35 cm in all waters except in smaller streams
  • Fishing ban in flowing water 1/9 - 31/12
  • Allowed to use a boat or other floating craft

Rules for Nedre Gåstjärn

  • Only fishing with hand gear, max 1 rod/person
  • Max 3 fish/day/card, applies to Trout and Char
  • Prohibition to use a boat or other floating craft
  • Prohibition to use bait that DOES NOT dissolve in water
  • Mashing is not allowed

Anyone who violates the Fishing Act or local regulations risks having their equipment confiscated and a police report, or an inspection fee of up to 4000 SEK. If you are unsure of which rules apply, contact us before you start fishing.

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