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 FISHING IN SWEDEN
 

Sweden is the perfect goal for every fisherman.

Here you find everything that an enthusiast could wish for, big fish, attractive waters and untouched nature. Regardless if you are an expert or a beginner, in Sweden there is a chance to experience the big fishing adventure.

Pike fishing in Sweden is among the best in the world. There are huge stocks of pike in countless lakes and rivers, as well as along the brackish water on the coast. And they weigh in at up to 20 kilos!

All the way along Sweden's long coastline there are plenty of fighting silver sea trout.

There are fantastic opportunities for fly-fishing everywhere in Sweden - above all for trout. In many areas, particularly in the north of the country, there is also rewarding fishing for grayling, whitefish and char.

The salmon is often called the king of fish. The fighting sea trout is an equally strong and attractive fighter. Both provide some exciting fishing in Sweden's rivers. And trolling for large salmon and sea trout is the best in the world.
New paradise for coarse anglers

Dedicated coarse anglers are discovering that Sweden is a guaranteed safe bet. The fantastic fishing for large tench, bream, roach, rudd and carp brings them back year after year!

We always do our best to ensure that children of all ages have a good time during a fishing holiday. There's so much to see and do that the whole family is guaranteed a memorable stay in Sweden!


Seasons.

From north to south it is more than 2.000 kilometres and therefore the climate can be vary extremely in different parts of Sweden. In January it can be above zero and free of snow and ice in the southern parts of the country but in Lapland it may be between 20 or 30 degrees below zero and several meters of ice on the lakes. Spring normally begins in the south around March - April, but it may be as late as June before the snow and ice begins to melt in the north.

It is incredibly important to consider the great variations in the climate when you plan a fishing holiday in Sweden, especially if you are considering travelling to the north, as the waters are only ice free for three or four months each year. In the southern parts of Sweden it's possible in some waters to fish all year round. Therefore it is difficult to give general advise when it comes to season, since the climate gives very different conditions in different parts of the country. As for instance, April is normally very good for spinning for pike and trout in the south, but in the north it's the peak period for ice fishing. As a fishing tourist you should always allow good time to research your holiday and check when the best time in the specific area, is favourable for the species of your choice.

Methods.

Fishing from boat
Fishing from a boat is much more common in Sweden than in many other countries. When you plan your fishing holiday, you should consider that boat fishing is not only part of the experience but also can create new possibilities. Many lakes and rivers are big, so fishing from a boat can add a new dimension and give better catches. In many places it's possible to hire a boat with and without a motor. In Sweden it is also usual to use a fish finder to make it easier to locate the best fishing areas.


Spinning
Spinning is the most common and often the most effective method when fishing for predator fish. A common bait for pike, zander, salmon and trout is the wobbler, but even spinners and spoons can produce good catches. When you fish for sea trout along the coast, long thin spoons, often combined with a fly on a dropper can be rewarding.

Fly fishing
Fly fishing is a very common method in Sweden. Mainly trout and grayling are caught on fly, but even char, salmon and sea trout can be fooled. There are even good possibilities for catching perch and pike on fly. Along the coast it's also very popular to fish with fly for sea trout in the sea.

Coarse fishing
Coarse fishing is a good method for perch, pike and zander fishermen, who use live or dead bait. The possibilities to catch big, roach, tench, bream, ide and other coarse fish are also extremely good. The reason for this can be that relatively few Swedes practice this kind of fishing. Many of the waters therefore contain extremely good stocks of course fish species.
Trolling

Trolling for salmon and trout is very popular especially in southern Sweden in the big lakes Vänern and Vättern. The boats for this type of fishing are normally equipped with all the special gear for trolling such as down riggers, fish finders, rod holders etc. It is also common to troll from a rowing boat, trolling a couple of wobblers behind.
Ice fishing

Ice fishing is a very common method in the northern parts of Sweden, where the ice is extremely thick for a large part of the year. Warm clothes are of course important for this kind of fishing. A popular and exiting form of ice fishing is "kikmete", bait watching. In this form of fishing you lie belly down on a reindeer skin that is placed on the ice and shading your eye with your hands you look down a hole that is bored in the ice and watch your bait until a fish comes to take it. The tackle needed for this type of fishing includes a ice drill, ice fishing rod that is normally about 30 cm long, special line that doesn't freeze and special tiny spoons called pikar, that are often baited with maggots.


Fishing Tackle.

GENERAL EQUIPMENT
Wind & waterproof jacket
Raingear
Warm clothes, fleece etc
Hat or cap
Hiking boots
Day backpacK
Mosquito repellent
Knife
Binoculars
Flashlight
Sunscreen
Camera, film equipment

PIKE
Equipment spin fishing
9-10 feet rod, casting weight 50-80 grams.
Good reel with 150 meter of 0,35 mm line or 0,16 – 0,20 mm Dyneema / Kevlar.
Wire leader 30-40 cm.
Wobblers in different siezes and colors. Zalt, Rapala, Bomber.
Long pliers for releasing the pike.

Equipment flyfishing
9 feet rod AFTM 8 or 9
Floating Weight Forward line for Popper fishing in shallow water. Slow sinking and fast
Sinking Shooting Taper lines for fishing deeper water.
Nylon or Poly leaders 0,35 mm with wire leader in front.
Stripping basket.
Long pliers for releasing the pike.
Big 10-25 cm flashabou flies, hook size 1/0 – 4/0. Big Poppers or Mega Divers for shallow water.

TROUT & GRAYLING
Equipment spin fishing
Light spinning rod 5-7 feet
Line 0,20 mm – 0,28 mm
Small spinners in gold, silver, copper, black. 4-12 grams.
Small spoons in gold, silver, copper, black. 5-15 grams.
Jigs in different colours, 4-10 grams.
Pliers and net with knotless net.

Equipment flyfishing.
Fly rod 9´ AFTM 5-6 or 6-7 with floating line
Leaders 9-12 feet nylon.
Sinking poly leaders or sinking line for high water or still water fishing.
Tippet 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x
Fly floatant
Pliers and net with knotless net.
Waders with felt sole
Fishing vest
Polarized glasses.
Wading staff

Flies:
Gold Head Hares Ear Nymph # 10, 12, 14 in different colors.
Hares Ear Nymph #10, 12, 14 in different colors.
Klinkhamer Emerger # 10, 12, 14, 16 in different colors.
Goddars Caddis # 10, 12, 14
Black Gnat (or other small, black fly) # 14, 16, 18
Mayflies in some different colours, grey, light olive, brown # 10, 12, 14
Black Zonker Muddler # 8, 10

SALMON
Equipment spin fishing
Spin fishing for salmon require quite heavy gear because of the size of the fish. A rod 9 – 10 feet that are able to cast bait up to 50 grams are perfect. A reel with good brakes that take about 150-200 meters of 0,40 mm line are a good choice. Bait: Spoons in silver, gold and copper, wobblers like Rapala 12 – 15 centimeters in silver/blue, silver/black or orange/gold. Spinfly with a weight and a tube fly 2 meters behind.

Equipment flyfishing
A two hand rod 12,5-14 feet long in AFTM 9 – 10 for high water levels or big rivers. One handed fly rod 9 – 10 feet, AFTM 7-9 for low summer water or small rivers. Lines: all lines can be used but on high water a fast sinking line are recommended, on low water floating or intermediate lines is a good choice. Tippet: on low water and with small flies around 0,30 mm, with sinking lines on higher levels 0,40 mm.

Flies
For the clearwater rivers flies in gray, silver, green and blue are good choices. Single or double hooks #2 - #8, tube flies 6 – 8 centimeters. Some of the rivers running into the Baltic Sea are slightly peat stained and flies in dark orange, brown and black with gold are popular.
 

Fishing guides.
We want our guests to have the most enjoyable and exciting fishing experiences as possible. The best way of ensuring some rewarding fishing is often to hire a fishing guide for a day or half-day.
That way you'll soon find out where, when and how you're most likely to catch the best fish or the best bait to use. You'll also get some valuable information and advice which will make all the difference between having a good or a disappointing day's fishing.
In new and lesser-known waters it is usually essential to seek advice from one of our friendly and knowledgeable fishing guides.


Fishing regulations
Fishing is not included in the Right of Public Access, and on most lakes and rivers you need a fishing permit. Certain rules may apply, for example minimum size, catch limits and the use of private waters which are not covered by the permit. It is always worth checking if there are areas where fishing is not permitted, like the mouths of some rivers. Close seasons may apply, while some types of fishing may not be permitted in all or part of the fishery at certain times of year. Poaching is severely punished, so to avoid breaking the law anglers are advised to check on any special local conditions which may apply. Information is available at the place where you buy your permit. Permits or special permission are needed to fish anywhere in Sweden apart from the four largest lakes - Vänern, Vättern, Hjälmaren and Storsjön - or for sea fishing along the whole coastline.


Don't be greedy!
There are plenty of fish to be had all over Sweden, but anglers should never keep more fish than they need. Those of us who fish for enjoyment should take no more fish than we need for one day's lunch and dinner. This is sometimes referred to as "voluntary catch and release", but we prefer the term "ecological angling". We want to make sure that our grandchildren's children will one day be able to experience our fantastic fishing waters for themselves - with a healthy stock of wild fish in an undisturbed environment!

 

  

 
 










 

  
 

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