Fishing rules

Western Camps FVO

Västra Lägern

Applies to 7 permitsLast updated October 27, 2025

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Rules for fishing license holders.

Allowed gear

  • Fishing license holders may fish with a fishing rod, casting rod, fly rod, ice rod and drag. Max. 2 rods/person.
  • Trolling, i.e. rod fishing with a deep rig or rod van, is, like otter fishing, not permitted. Max. 4 rods/boat.
  • LIVESCOPE fishing is prohibited. So is fishing with a paravan, surface and sound otters and float longlines.

Species and catch restrictions

  • NOTE! Trout is completely protected until further notice. It is prohibited to fish for trout, any caught fish must be immediately released, regardless of the condition of the fish.

Other rules

  • Fishing may not take place closer than 50 meters from a pier or inhabited plot. 
  • Fishing may not take place in such proximity to exposed nets or gear that these are damaged.
  • The fishing license holder must respect and be informed about closed seasons and protected areas for trout as well as nature and bird protection.
  • The fishing license must always be carried on the fishing trip and can be presented upon request to the police, fishing inspector or water rights owner.
  • The fishing license is personal and may not be transferred
  • If a valid fishing license is missing upon inspection, the inspectors will issue an annual license and charge 600 SEK / person. In the event of serious offenses, a police report will be made.
  • Children up to and including 13 years of age do not need a fishing license.
  • Keep nature clean. Be careful with FIRE. It is forbidden to make fires on the rock outcrops.
  • Before putting the boat into the lake - make sure it and the gear are well cleaned and dry so that invasive plants and animals do not spread between lakes.

These rules apply to