NOTE: the map on iFiske is approximate and lacks some details. See the map on the association's website barkensjoarnasfvof.se for more details!
Fishing regulations
It is important to check the local regulations before the fishing trip, as any violation of such means that the association can charge a control fee. This also applies to the rules for crayfish fishing, which can be found on our website. SCOPE 1. In addition to general regulations, the following local additions apply to the lakes of the Barkensjöarnas fishing conservation area association, with the exception of Flaten and Snuvtjärn. Special regulations apply to these. Igeltjärn and Tunkarlabobäcken are not included, here fishing is reserved for fishing rights holders. Kolbäcksån between the power plants in Smedjebacken and Morgårdshammar is leased by Sportfiske Smedjebacken, and all fishing there is managed by that association. FISHING PERMIT 2. In order to use the fishing within the Barkensjöarnas FVOF, a fishing license must be purchased and brought with you when fishing. Fishing license holders within the Barkensjöarnas FVOF purchase annual licenses at a reduced price, but only from vendors with access to the fishing license list.
**3.**Card types and validity periods ANNUAL CARD valid 1/1-31/12 MONTHLY CARD valid 30 days DAY CARD valid 24 hours GUEST CARD valid 1/1-31/12 (can only be redeemed by the holder of an annual card) COMPETITION CARD No special competition cards are issued. See 4.4 under Regulations. Additional card for nets and trolling 1/1-31/12 (can only be purchased by the holder of an annual card)
FISHING REGULATIONS
4.1
The annual card is valid for the holder and his/her spouse/cohabitant and entitles the holder to hand gear fishing and a maximum of 20 angelfish, 20 bolts, a maximum of 2 roach, 2 roach huts and salmon traps (unlimited), longlines and 2 baits per boat. Ice fishing rods are considered angelfish. 4.2 Monthly card, same rules as 4.1 4.3 Daily card entitles the holder to hand gear fishing and a maximum of 20 angelfish or 20 bolts. 4.4 Competition card - no special competition cards are issued anymore. Anyone fishing in the waters of Barkensjöarnas FVOF must have a valid fishing license or fishing permit, regardless of participation in a competition or not. Ban on ice fishing competitions on all waters except Barken 4.5 Fishing license (annual license) for fishing license holders entitles them to fish according to 4.1, 4.7, 4.13 and 4.14.
4.6
The guest card may be purchased by anyone who holds an annual license in Barkensjöarnas FVOF and is valid for temporary guests from another location in the presence of the annual license holder. 4.7 Net fishing license entitles you to deploy a maximum of 3 nets of 30m = 90m per fishing occasion. Both ends must be marked with a large clear net buoy or equivalent. More than 90m of nets may not be connected in series. 4.8 Net fishing is only permitted for fishing rights holders and residents who are registered within the municipalities of Smedjebacken and Fagersta, as well as owners of holiday homes within the Barkensjöarna FVOF. 4.9 Free hand-held fishing for children under 16 years of age. 4.10 Net fishing is prohibited in Saxen. 4.11 Ban on fishing with nets and gillnets in all running waters. 4.12 Net and gillnets prohibited year-round in Gladtjärn. 4.13 Trolling fishing: max. 10 baits per boat. Paravan/Pulkor and the like that are anchored with a line/wire more than 10m from the boat must be equipped with a flagpole and warning flag. 4.14 Russian fishing may be conducted with a maximum of 2 Russians.
MINIMUM SIZE AND CATCH LIMIT 5. Salmon and trout 50cm. For pike perch, the minimum size is 45 cm and the maximum size is 70cm. Fish for which a minimum or maximum size is prescribed may not be brought ashore in pieces. Of these species, a maximum of 3 fish may be landed per day. That is, 3 in total, not 3 per species. OUTSTANDING GEAR 6. All outstanding gear must be marked with clear floats or shakes (on ice) and the fisherman's name and phone number. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR Barken, Saxen, Vevungen and V. & Ö. Sveten 7.1 Banned from fishing with marmots and roach huts during the period 1/7-30/9. 7.2 Fisheries in which there is a ban on net fishing are in the straits of Nor, Huggnora, Kolpebostreken and the strait to Saxen. CRAB FISHING 8. The fishing meeting decides on rules and times for crayfish fishing each year. At other times, crayfish fishing is prohibited, with the exception of test fishing by personnel appointed by the board. TOTAL FISHING BAN 9. 15/9-31/12 in watercourses that are connected to Barken and at – Tunkarlsbobäcken outlet in Södra Barken 100m north and south of the outlet out to the centerline of the lake. – Plågbäcken outlet in Viksviken 100m north and south of the outlet out to the centerline of the bay. – Hemviken Norra Barken, the area north from a line, the southern tip of Kärrmesholmen to Norra Getö towards the mainland and in an easterly direction towards Rånäsberget. – Vevungen, from the northern part of Jättholmen to the weirs in Semla. – Hyttån 100 m outside and on the sides of the mouth. – All year round in Kolbäcksån, Smedjebacken up to the first obstacle (above which the water is leased to Sportfiske Smedjebacken).
SPECIAL RULES FLATEN Only fishing permits marked "Day permit - Flaten P&T" are valid for fishing in Lake Flaten. Flaten is closed for fishing from 31/10 to 31/12 each year. Only 1 rod per fisherman. Max 3 fish per day permit. Max 2 fishing permits per person per day. The second card may only be purchased when the first card is fully fished. A child up to 11 years of age, who can cast on their own, may fish on the guardian's fishing license. All echo sounders are prohibited in the lake. Current rules for the water are posted at the lake. SPECIAL RULES SNUVTJÄRN Only fishing with a hook without barb. Mandatory release of carp and rudd and catch reporting via iFiske or directly to the board. Otherwise, this lake is included in the regular cards. CONTROL FEES 2500:- for all violations of local regulations, also applies to violations of rules for crayfish fishing.