Important information!

Temporary dietary recommendation for the consumption of fish from the southern Bothnian Sea.

In consultation with the Swedish Food Agency and the County Administrative Board in Västra Götaland, the Environmental Board has drawn up a temporary dietary recommendation for the consumption of fish caught in the southern part of Lake Bothnia in the municipality of Karlsborg.

The dietary recommendation is established due to elevated levels of PFAS in fish, which can have negative health effects with prolonged exposure. The dietary recommendation applies temporarily and until the Environmental Board decides otherwise.

More information about the temporary dietary recommendation can be read on the Environmental Cooperation östra Skaraborg's website: Temporary dietary recommendation for the consumption of fish from the southern Bothnian lake (miljoskaraborg.se)

Rules for fishing in Lake Bothnia
KFFF has signed an agreement (rights of use agreement) with the Bothnian Fisheries Area Association (BoFo) and will take over the operations for fishing and fisheries management in the lake until further notice. Read the following BEFORE fishing begins. Ignorance of the rules below will NOT be accepted as an excuse for breaking the rules. By Lake Bothnia below is meant all water from the lower lock gate in Forsvik, from the dam in Forsviksån, across the mouths of flowing rivers and streams and into the mouth of Göta Kanal in Karlsborg.

A fishing license is required to fish in Lake Bothnia. The fishing license is personal and may not be transferred. The validity period is indicated on the card. Only one fishing license (Small or Large fishing license) is valid per person. Young people under the age of 16 do not require a fishing license for hand gear, but must follow the rules that apply to fishing. Please note that in addition to internal regulations, the General Fishing Regulations (County Statute) also apply to Lake Bothnia. Adherence to rules and regulations will be monitored by appointed supervisors. During checks, a valid fishing license must always be presented. All fishing is conducted for household needs.

THE LITTLE FISHING CARD
Includes only hand tackle for household fishing in the entire Bothnian lake.
ATTENTION! No vertical fishing for zander, trolling, roach cabin, angelfish!
Limits: Max 1 rod/card and users.
Day passes are valid from the specified date and 24 hours ahead.
Annual passes are valid from the date of purchase and for one year onwards.
The peaceful time at Gös is between 1/5-15/6 (peaceful due to play).
Catch limit: Gos 1 per day, min size 50cm, max size 70cm. Perch 15 pcs/day, min size 15cm, max size 35 cm. Pike maximum size 80cm.
All fish to be kept must be killed immediately.

Catch and release fishing for zander is prohibited if it is caught at a depth of more than 8m.

All fish to be released back are done as gently/quickly as possible to minimize damage to the fish.
The fishing license holder is responsible for following the rules.

BIG FISHING CARD
Includes hand tackle for household fishing throughout Lake Bothnia.
Also includes vertical fishing for pikeperch, ice fishing, angler fishing, trolling in area A all year round.
Mörtstuga may only be used in area A when fishing in winter when there is ice on Lake Bothnia.
Ice fishing tackle/fishing device: max 6 rods/card.
Trolling may be conducted in area B during the period 1/5-15/9.
Restrictions: maximum 4 rods/boat (sledges/planerboards are prohibited).
Day passes are valid from the specified date and 24 hours ahead.
Annual passes are valid from the date of purchase and for one year onwards.
The peaceful time at Gös is between 1/5-15/6 (peaceful due to play).

Catch limit: Gos 1 per day, min size 50cm, max size 70cm. Perch 15/day, min size 15cm, max size 35 cm. Pike maximum size 80cm.

All fish to be kept must be killed immediately.

Catch and release fishing for zander is prohibited if it is caught at a depth of more than 8m.
All fish to be released back are done as gently/quickly as possible to minimize damage to the fish.
The fishing license holder is responsible for following the rules.

CANCER FISHING DAY CARD
Crayfish fishing is conducted during the period 1/7-30/9 in area A (see map) between 17:00 to 15:00 the following day. Max 10 cages/card. Max 1 card per person per day. Max 2 cards per household per day.
Marking of fishing gear: Ball/buoy at least 15cm, must be marked with the name & telephone number of the person who released the card, which is also the person who is fishing ( NOTE! cans/PET bottles or similar not approved.)
Incorrectly marked tools are confiscated during inspections.
The fishing license holder is responsible for following the rules.

SPÅNDAL'S MOUNTAIN LAKE
Membership in KFFF is mandatory.
The fishing card is free, and can be redeemed via Ifiske.
10 fish per card (individual membership/family membership) may be taken up per year. Max 2 fish per day (individual membership) or max 1 fish per day per angler (family membership).
We see it as a matter of course that you take your rubbish with you.
Show consideration for other fishermen and fishing methods.
Control of fishing licenses and catches is of course between fishermen.
Releasing fish must not take place between weeks 25-33 when the water is too warm, then the fish have a poor chance of survival. Our fish are living creatures, handle them carefully.

For more information about Spåndals Bergsjö, see the website link below.

For more information about membership within KFFF, see website.

Follow the link to get to the website and see the Fishing Map of Lake Bothnia as well as information about Spåndals Bergsjö and KFFF membership. http://kfff.se/text1_46.html