Finjasjön FVF

Finjasjöns fiskevårdsförening

Fishing regulations and agreements for fishing with a sport fishing license in Finjasjön

The fishing license entitles you to sport fishing with a maximum of 2 hand tools in the form of a rod, for example a fishing rod, spinning rod, reel rod, fly rod and ice rod. Fishing with tools such as fishing tackle, nets, cages and other movable or fixed fishing gear is prohibited. The use of live transmitters in connection with fishing is prohibited.
The fishing license is personal and may not be transferred or lent.
The fishing license must be taken with you when fishing and must be presented together with valid identification and caught fish when requested by a fishing inspector.
The fishing inspector has the right to request access to closed or locked areas on a boat used for fishing.
Anyone who cannot prove their right to fish risks being reported to the police for illegal fishing. Fishing without a permit is a violation of Section 37 of the Fishing Act (1993:787) and can result in a fine or imprisonment for up to 12 months.
Children under 16 years of age (age must be proven) fish for free in the company of a guardian on the latter's fishing license and under the guardian's responsibility.

From March 1 to May 31, it is prohibited to fish at the mouths of the lake (Tormestorpsån, Hovdalaån and Mjölkalångaån). The conservation areas for each mouth consist of a triangle 150 meters straight out from the mouth and 150 meters on either side of the mouth.
All fishing in water shallower than 3 meters is prohibited during April and May (pike and zander fishing), with the exception of rod fishing from land and rod fishing from the association's fishing pier.
All fishing directed at trout is prohibited.
All fishing directed at eel is prohibited.
All caught trout and eel must be released immediately, regardless of condition (dead or alive).

Maximum 2 fish in total (pike or zander) per person per day. This quota cannot be increased by purchasing multiple fishing licenses for the same day. Minors who are accompanied by a guardian fishing on their license may share their quota with the guardian.
Pike: minimum 45 cm and maximum 70 cm.
Zander: minimum 45 cm and maximum 70 cm.
All catches below the minimum size or above the maximum size must be released immediately, regardless of condition (dead or alive).

So-called jerk fishing, fishing with hook gear with the intention of yanking the hook, is prohibited.
It is prohibited to fish with a stand hook and scissors.
Handle fish that is to be released back into the lake with care.
It is prohibited to sell or barter predatory fish caught in the lake.
Everyone who fishes in Finjasjön is obliged to find out and be aware of the regulations that apply to fishing in the lake.
By purchasing a fishing license, the buyer accepts the regulations that apply to fishing in Finjasjön.

Fishing supervisors have the right to request access to closed or locked areas on boats used for fishing.
NOTE! Violation of local fishing regulations for Lake Finjasjön is punishable by an inspection fee in accordance with Section 33 of the Fisheries Conservation Areas Act (1981:533). The inspection fee is SEK 1,500 per violation.

Finjasjöns fiskevårdsförening