Fiskeregler engelska. Fishing Regulations.

NEW REGULATIONS EFFECTIVE FROM 12 JUNE 2026

Fishing Regulations – Lower Ljungan Sport Fishing 2026

(Updated and effective from 12 June 2026)

The fishing permit is valid for recreational angling with one rod in the River Ljungan from Viforsen to the sea.

Fishing is free of charge in Klingstatjärn, Sommartjärn and Vintertjärn.

A separate fishing permit is required for Östtjärn.

Permitted Fishing Methods and Tackle

• Spinning with lures, spinners, wobblers or a float with a maximum of three flies attached.
• Fly fishing with a fly rod and artificial fly.
• Float fishing with worm or maggots.
• Ice fishing with a jig and worm or maggots.
• Single and treble hooks on lures, wobblers and spinners with a maximum hook gap of 13 mm.
• For fly fishing, single hooks up to 13 mm, and double or treble hooks up to 9 mm hook gap.
• All other fishing tackle and baits are prohibited.
• All types of sinkers are prohibited.
• All lead-containing baits or tackle are prohibited.

Minimum Sizes

• Sea trout: 50 cm
• Grayling: 35 cm
• Salmon: 50 cm

Maximum Sizes

• Grayling: 40 cm
• Salmon: 80 cm

Closed Seasons

Fishing for salmon is prohibited from 15 October through 15 May.

Fishing for sea trout is prohibited from 15 October through 15 November.

Fishing for grayling is prohibited from 15 March through 15 May.

All fishing is prohibited from 1 January through the last day of February, except ice fishing for whitefish.

Catch Limits

Salmon: maximum one fish per day (50–80 cm).

Season limit:

• Two salmon between 50–65 cm, and
• One salmon between 50–80 cm.

All wild sea trout (with the adipose fin intact) must be released.

Sea trout: maximum two fin-clipped (stocked) fish per day.

Grayling: maximum two fish per day.

Catch and Release

These regulations require the practice of catch and release, which places high demands on the careful handling of fish that are to be released (applies to all species).

It is extremely important that the fish’s protective slime layer is not damaged.

Fish must not be lifted out of the water or dragged onto the bank.

Hooks should be removed using forceps or a hook remover.

Boat Fishing

Fishing from an anchored boat is permitted:

• from Viforsen to 100 metres upstream of Grenforsen,
• from Västboforsen to 100 metres upstream of the old E4 bridge, and
• from the last rapid to the river mouth.

All other boat fishing is prohibited.

Interpretation by Fishery Officers

Fishery officers have the authority to interpret these regulations when determining compliance with the fishing rules.

Other Regulations

If several anglers are fishing in the same area, rotational fishing must be practised.

Snagging is prohibited.

Any foul-hooked fish must be released immediately.

Littering is prohibited.

The fishing regulations may be amended during the season, for example during periods of low water levels or unusually warm water.

Fishing permits are personal and may not be transferred.

All catches of salmon and sea trout must be reported to iFiske within 48 hours. The catch location must be stated.

Released fish must also be reported. For released fish, only an estimated length and weight are required.

Violation of the Fishery Management Area regulations will result in an administrative fee of SEK 3,000. The fishing permit may also be revoked, and the permit holder may be suspended from fishing within the area.

For violations of the salmon fishing regulations, the administrative fee is SEK 5,000.

Young people under the age of 18 fish free of charge.

Lower Ljungan Sport Fishing is managed by the Lower Ljungan Fishery Management Association.

The members of the Association are the owners of the properties holding fishing rights within the Fishery Management Area.

By purchasing a fishing permit, the buyer enters into an agreement with the Association and agrees to comply with all fishing regulations.

In addition to the fishing regulations, permit holders are expected to behave respectfully towards the Association’s members, officials and fellow anglers.

This requirement also applies to conduct on social media and in other public forums where inappropriate behaviour may damage the Association’s activities or reputation.

If the Association considers that a person has behaved or acted in an inappropriate manner, it reserves the right to refuse that person the purchase of a fishing permit for a specified period and to cancel any fishing permit already issued.