RULES FOR FISHING IN THE NISSAN FISH MANAGEMENT AREA 2026 Fishing area
Fishing is permitted in Nissan from Oskarström (the regulation dam at Ry bruk) to the outlet into the sea. Please note that the Nissan estuary is covered by a conservation area where special rules apply, see map. For more information about the rules that apply in the conservation area, please refer to: Fiskeregler i havet i Halland län. Fishing is only permitted within designated fishing pools and only by holders with a valid fishing license. Fishing pools: The fishing area is divided into pools, nine in total, nos. 0-4 and 6-9. The pool boundaries are marked with signs. Permitted fishing methods within the zone are indicated in text on the sign. Only fly fishing (pools 3 and 8), fly/spinning/angling (pools 0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9). The location of the pools is shown on the map. Pool 1: Fishing is permitted: On the east side (Frennarps side) downstream yellow marking approximately 150 meters below Slottsmöllan power station. On the west side downstream yellow marking opposite the above. Throwing upstream is prohibited. Fly fishing may be conducted from a line about 10 meters upstream of the suspension cable, also marked in red, about 100 meters from the bridge. Please note that casting towards the area previously called "the pantry" is not permitted. The area is located downstream of the salmon ladder and the outlet from the power plant and ends at the yellow marking. See map. Fishing license: A valid fishing license is required to fish within the area. A fishing license whose category or date has been changed in any way or is not filled in is not valid. A fishing license must always be presented together with identification upon request by a fishing inspector. Annual license sales are ongoing until 2026-06-30, after which only other types of cards are sold. Limitations: annual adult cards in Nissan to 250 and annual youth cards to 50. Children under 12 years of age accompanied by a guardian may fish for free, if the guardian has a valid fishing license. Group discount: Groups from schools or recreation centers in Halmstad municipality are entitled to fish on one adult card per 10 students. The same category of groups from other municipalities are entitled to fish on one adult card per 5 students. Fishing hours: Fishing may be conducted between 1 March - 30 September between 05:00 and 22:00 in all pools. During the period 1 March - 31 August, fishing in pool 1 and pool 8 may be conducted between 5:00 and 24:00. During the period 1-14 October, fishing in pool 9 may be conducted between 7:00 and 19:00 with a special day card. During the period 1 October to 28 February, fishing in pools 0 to 7 may be conducted during the daylight hours. Salmon and trout must be released during this time. Fishing methods: Fishing may be conducted with fly, spinning and fishing rods. Only one rod per person. Fishing from a boat is permitted upon issuance of a special fishing license. Jerk fishing is absolutely prohibited according to Swedish law. All incorrectly hooked fish must be released without fail. Fishing with a worm is prohibited March-April. Only single hooks may be used during the period from March 1 to April 30, pools 0 and 1. From May 1, treble hooks may be used. To reduce damage to fish that are to be released, it is recommended that only barbless single hooks be used. Fishing with a worm is prohibited from October 1 to April 30. Fishing from a boat: A special boat fishing license is required to fish from a boat. This allows fishing from a boat in pool 2 and the pools upstream of pool 2. When fishing from a boat, it is also permitted to fish between the pools. However, disembarking may only take place within the pools. Fly fishing pools must be respected, fly fishermen have priority. The boat fishing license is valid for 1 day and gives everyone on board the right to fish. The fishery management area does not designate any places for landing. Fishermen with boats are encouraged to contact and obtain approval from landowners and others who may have a suitable landing place. At the request of the supervisor, fishermen must take the boat to the supervisor without delay. The possibility of redeeming boat fishing licenses may be limited if unfavorable conditions exist. Catch amount: A fishing license entitles you to catch a maximum of 2 salmon and 2 trout per season. Re-release of large female salmon is recommended! Caught and re-released fish must be reported to Fiska.se. NB! Caught besa (spawned salmon) must be re-released. Minimum dimensions: The following minimum dimensions apply, calculated from the tip of the snout to the tip of the tail fin salmon: 45 cm trout: 45 cm. Fishing that does not meet the dimensions must be released without fail. Maximum dimensions for perch: 35 cm and pike: 75 cm. Catch reports: Caught fish must be reported to www.ifiske.se without fail. Fishing supervision: The angler must follow the rules of the fishing management area and additional instructions, which are provided by the fishing supervisor. Anglers who violate the rules or fail to follow the supervisor's instructions may be suspended and forced to return their fishing license without compensation. Ethical rules: Do not leave hooks, lines or anything else that can harm birds and animals. Fish that are to be kept must be killed immediately. Rule change: Changes or additions to the rules can be made without any liability from the fisheries management area during the current season. It is posted on iFiske and the website. You are obliged as an angler to stay informed about and follow the current fishing rules. Violation of the rules may result in the revocation of the fishing right. Other: Do not enter private plots. Show consideration for nature and landowners.
The Board of Directors of Nissan's Fisheries Management Area Association.