Fishing rules

Lower Fryken FVO

Nedre Fryken

Applies to 6 permitsLast updated March 13, 2025

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Rules

Fishing with fishing rod, spinner, ice rod and trolling. Fishing permits are personal. Children under 16 years of age are free. Fishing prohibited in Pickerudsbäcken from Örnäs to the outlet in Fryken, at southern Välsäter. Also fishing prohibited 100 m above and below Frykforsdammen and Edsvalladammen.

Minimum size for all fishing: Trout, pike-perch and salmon 50 cm. Max 3 fish per permit and day.

Pike-perch prohibited from May 15 to June 15, also for fishing license holders.

Inspection fee

When fishing, the paid fishing license fee must always be presented. An inspection fee, SEK 500 for hand gear and SEK 1,500 for trolling, may be charged if the paid fee cannot be proven.

Fishing license holder

Fishing license holder certificate for fishing license holders SEK 50/year. Max. 3 nets, max. 90 m length and 180 cm height. Smelt nets max. 90 m length and 180 cm height may be used during October and November.

A bait net max. 10 meters length and 1.2 m depth, max. mesh size 10 mm, only bottom nets may be used. Only bottom nets may be used. All nets must be well marked with buoys at each end and property designation, name and telephone number.

Net ban during 15 May - 17 October along a line from Hannäsudden to Kattnäsviken and down to Rudsbron, as well as from the pier in Fryksta and a line to Äng. Total net ban in Norsälven from Rudsbron to the road in Edsvalla and Pickerudsbäcken and an area of 200 m around its mouth.

Russian fishing is prohibited.

For an issued fishing license, fishing may be conducted not only by the holder but also by the holder's spouse, cohabitant and children at home.

Total crayfish fishing ban.

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