Fishing

Falkenberg’ Salmonfishing offers an exciting wild salmon and trout fishing experience. The salmon in the Ätran river are thriving today thanks to conservation efforts, and it is now the strongest population of Atlantic wild salmon in Sweden. So come and take up the challenge in the gushing waters of Ätran! It is only a short walk from the centre of the town to your next fishing experience. Falkenbergs Laxfiske At Falkenberg Laxfiskeexternal link you can find all the information you need about fishing licences, reporting, rules, fishing tips and much more. There is plenty of signage around the area, and you can easily buy a fishing licence via your mobile phone. The fishing area extends from the upper boundary in Hertingforsen to the lower boundary in Hålan and is divided into three stretches:    Hertingforsen - New fly-fishing stretch in the old restored riverway past the power station. Laxbron - approx. 100 metres downstream of Tullbron. A classic fly and spin-fishing area divided into eight pools. Hålan – a popular area for trout fishing, but also for fishing with children for flounder or chub. Buy your fishing licence here Fishing licences can be purchased via iFiske.se or at Falkenberg’s Tourist Information Office. When can I go fishing? The fishing season for salmon and sea trout runs from 1 April to 30 September, and fishing is permitted between the hours 5:00 - 23:00. The fishing cottage is usually open during those hours. Fishing caretakers are available from 7:30 - 9:30 as well as 17:00 - 19:00.

The Ätran river is a classic salmon fishing area, and there are great fishing conditions in Vessigebro. The Ätrans Nedre fishing conservation area stretches from the bridge in Vessigebro to the bridge of the old E6 motorway over Ätran in Falkenberg, approximately 150 metres upstream of the Herting power station. About Ätrans Nedre The Ätran river is a classic salmon fishing area, and there are great fishing conditions in Vessigebro. The Ätrans Nedre fishing conservation area stretches from the bridge in Vessigebro to the bridge of the old E6 motorway over Ätran in Falkenberg, approximately 150 metres upstream of the Herting power station. Buy your fishing licence here Falkenberg’s Tourist Information Office ICA Nära in Vessigebro Ifiske When and where can I go fishing? All year round except during for salmon and sea trout, which is only permitted during the period 1 April to 30 September. Fishing on the stretch between the bridge in Vessigebro and 200 metres downstream of that is only permitted from 1 April to 30 September. Fishing hours: 5:00 to 23:00. Fishing is permitted in the area from the bridge in Vessigebro to the bridge of the old E6 motorway over Ätran in Falkenberg, approximately 150 metres upstream of the Herting power station in Falkenberg. What rules apply? Spin fishing, fly fishing and angling are allowed. The ‘One rod per person’ principle applies. A fishing licence only entitles you to catch a maximum of two salmon or trout per day. Fishermen are required to present a valid fishing licence to the local supervisor or owner of the fishing rights if requested. The minimum length of any salmon or trout you catch - measured from the tip of the snout to the extreme tip of the tail fin - must be at least 45 cm. Any fish smaller than that must be immediately released back into the water. In the months of August and September, all caught fish over 75 cm must be released. You are not allowed to use private roads without the landowner’s permission. Catching eels is no longer permitted. Recently, pink salmon have been spotted in the county. Pink salmon is an invasive species in Swedish waters and rivers. If you catch a pink salmon, you must kill it immediately and not release it back into the water. All finds of pink salmon must be reported to the County Administrative Board (Länsstyrelsen).external link Fish species The following species are found in the fishing area: Salmon Sea trout Pike Perch Eel Lake Tench Roach About the Ätran river The Ätran river and its tributary Högvadsån have a genuine salmon stock that highly protected. It is essentially completely free of agricultural runoffs. Thanks to an extensive fish and water conservation effort, local authorities have succeeded in keeping salmon stocks self-replenishing. When you include its headwaters, the Ätran river is approximately 243 kilometres long. The Ätran runs from a bog in Gullered 332 metres above sea level through southeastern Västergötland and flows out into the Kattegat strait at Falkenberg. Contact us If you have any questions, contact Ätran Nedres Fiskevårdsområde: Christian Fager 070-638 63 22 Sven-Johan Svensson 070-655 07 22 Johan Bengtsson 073-866 13 33

You can fish for planted rainbow trout in Eseredssjön, as well as pike, bream, roach and perch. You can go fishing from a rowboat or a number of jetties. There are several nice barbecue areas around the lake. You can rent a boat here. Buy your fishing licence here Handlar´n in Ätran, 0346-600 52 Lars Czylwik 070-872 25 81 for Swish, including your name and fishing date(s) in the message field. You can rent a boat from Ätrans Turist, 0346-604 95 When can I go fishing? From the Ascension Day public holiday to 30 April (no fishing between 1 May - 16 May) Fish species Pike Perch Roach Tench Braxen Rainbow trout  

Fegensjön provides a challenging fishing trip for anglers. The lake consists of several narrow bays, shallow creeks and great depths. With over 17 different species inhabiting the lake, you are sure to catch a variety of fish on your hook, including everything from walleye to large pikes. Buy your fishing licence here Fegenkiosken Alvhaga Vildmark You can also rent a boat here. A fishing licence is not required for children under the age of 15. When can I go fishing? The peak seasons are in the spring and autumn, especially for pike, but you can go fishing all year round here. There are a number of islands and headlands in Fegensjön that are off-limits to humans, as certain birds nest there, including the osprey and black-throated diver. The ban is in effect from 1 April to 31 July, and there are signs to indicate the off-limit areas on land and water. You are not allowed to venture closer than 100 metres to the shore in these areas. The maximum speed for boats during this period is 5 knots What rules apply? Trawling and spinning are the most common methods. Along the beaches, meta and fly fishing is fine too. A fishing licence allows you to fish with hand tools, a maximum of two rods and no more than 5 pieces of fishing tackle. To protect fish stocks, you may only catch a maximum of 3 pikes between 40 - 75 cm in length.

There is a great variety of fish in Högvadsån, including salmon, trout, pike, perch and other species. Högvadsån flows into the Ätran river in Ätrafors and is the Ätran river’s biggest tributary. The Ätran river and Högvadsån have a native salmon population and together make up the most important spawning grounds for salmon on the Swedish west coast. The most important spawning beds are found in Högvadsån, which is also home to a wealth of other flora and fauna. Buy your fishing licence here ifiske.se When can I go fishing? Season: 1 April - 30 September What rules apply? You can go spinning, fly fishing or bait fishing. Only one rod may be used per person at a time. Fishing with shrimp or worms is allowed with single or double hooks. Restrictions apply in certain areas. Please be sure to read through all the rules for fishing in Hövadsån. You must register your catch. If you catch a salmon or trout, you must show it where you bought the fishing licence or note it on the back of the licence and leave it where you bought the licence. You can also text message details of your catch to 070-329 30 08.

Falkenberg and its surroundings are a perfect destination for those who enjoy fishing. If you want guidance to good places and fishing methods or learn a new fishing technique from scratch, you've come to the right place. With the help of Marcus Olsson and Daniel Jakobsson and their guide colleagues at Fiskeguide in Falkenberg AB, fishing becomes both easy and fun. (more…)

Ljungsjön is a popular swimming lake with its own jetty, barbecue areas, tables and benches. You can rent a boat or go fishing from the shore. Buy your fishing licence here Contact Charlotte Hjelm, 073- 312 3584 to buy a fishing licence and/or rent a boat. When can I go fishing? You can go fishing all year round in Ljungsjön. Fish spieces   Pike Pearch Roach

Suseån is a lovely area to go fishing in. The river meanders through a beautiful landscape. When can I go fishing? The fishing season runs from 15 May to 15 August What rules apply? Minimum measurements: Trout 45 cm, salmon 45 cm. Number of fish: Maximum two fish may be retained. Fish species The following species are found in the fishing area: Perch Chub Pike Salmon Roach Trout Eel Contact us If you have any questions, contact Falkenbergs Sportfiskeklubb: Morgan Boman 070-666 61 21

The company Alvhaga Vildmark owns three private fishing lakes - Alvhagasjön, Pipesjön och Kvarnsjön - with populations of perch, pike and walleye. All the lakes have calm waters suitable for family fishing trips. You can rent fishing gear, boats and outboards. Buy your fishing licence here Alvhaga Vildmark, Fegen, 070-590 64 15 When can I go fishing? You can go fishing all year round here. Fish species Pike Perch Walleye

Vinån quietly meanders through the landscape for the most part, with only a few stretches of rapids. It has nursery areas as well as spawning areas for salmon and trout. Vinån has one of Halland’s biggest populations of brown trout. Buy your fishing licence here Vinbergs Golfklubb 0346-190 20 Falkenberg’s Tourist Information Office 0346-88 61 00 When and where can I go fishing? You can go fishing all year round in Vinån. The fishing area extends from roughly 300 north of Tollstorp Mill at the pump station by Bergagård to the estuary of the river Ätran. Usually, fishing is prohibited in the area around mills and dams. There are signs to indicate areas that are off-limits to fishing. Fish species Trout

Fishing in Vismen Vismen is a shallow lake, reaching only 8 metres at its deepest point. The lakes has many coves and areas with reeds, which makes it an attractive fishing spot for anglers. There fishing pressure in Vismen is very low. Pike and perch are the most common species of fish in Vismen. There are also healthy populations of roach, tench, bream, burbot and eel. KONTAKT 070-799 88 85 Buy your fishing licence here   Annette Larsson, Vismhult, 070-799 88 85 Kenneth Johansson, Boa Krogsered, 070-174 90 15 Boat rental: NaturZonen in Wismhult When can I go fishing? You can go fishing all year round in Vismen. Pike fishing is best in spring and autumn, while perch fishing and angling is best during the summer. Fish speices Pike Perch Roach Tench Braxen

If you buy a fishing licence for Hjärtaredssjön, you can also go fishing in the nearby Kyrksjön and Kinnasjön. You can also rent a boat here. Buy your fishing licence here Anna-Carina Ericson Hjärtared, 073-342 85 19 When can I go fishing? You can go fishing all year round here. Fish species Pike Perch Roach Tench Whitefish Vendance

Knobesholmssjön is a lovely lake with a wind shelter and barbecue area. You can walk around the whole lake, which also has a small beach. Buy your fishing licence here Roland Alexandersson, 070-842 17 00 When can I go fishing? You can go fishing all year round in Knobesholmssjön. Fish species Pike Perch

Fishing in Töresjön the surrounding lakes of Lilla Töresjö, Gällsjön, Övre Sjö, Yttre Sjö and Stora Kroksjön. You can rent a boat here. Buy your fishing licence here   Peter Ling, Åhs Fagered, 070-693 45 16 Bengt Erlandsson, Torsebo i Källsjö, 070-074 87 51 Kjell Karlsson Bösteshult Fagered, 070-555 99 88 When can I go fishing? You can go fishing all year round here. Fish species Pike Perch

If you buy a fishing licence for Barken, you can also go fishing in the nearby lakes of Hakasjön, Levreshölj and Barkhultaån. You can rent a boat here. Buy your fishing licence here Fishing licences are sold at a self-service counter by Barken lake. When can I go fishing? You are allowed to go fishing between 1 May to 1 November in this area. Fish species Pike Perch Roach Tench Eel

Lake Storasjön is located in the vicinity of Älvsered, on the boundary between the municipalities of Falkenberg and Svenljunga. When May I Fish? In the area, you may fish at all times of the year. Fishing in the Fegen Area In the Fegen area there are many lakes and waterways of various characters that offer a wide variety of fishing opportunities. Here you can fish for both game fish and fish of a natural stock. The beautiful surroundings will make you want to stay a long time and make you want to return. Many of the areas sell fishing licences on-line. Current prices and regulations can be obtained from the respective fish conservation area or by contacting our tourist informationexternal link. Buy your fishing licence here Lantmännen i Älvsered 0325-311 08 Svenljunga turisbyrå, 0325-181 50 Kalvs familjecamping, 072-505 21 51 When can I go fishing? You can go fishing all year round here. Fish species Pike Perch

Tjärnsjön has a healthy population of perch and pike as well as roach, whitefish, vendance, bream and eel. Buy your fishing licence here The simplest way to buy a fishing licence online. Ifiske.se You can rent a boat here: Ifiske.se When can I go fishing? You can go fishing all year round in Tjärnsjön. Fish species Pike Perch Roach Whitefish Vendance Braxen Eel Prices Day pass: SEK 50 Week pass: SEK 100 Annual pass: SEK 300 Family annual pass: SEK 400

If you buy a fishing licence for Björkasjö, you can also go fishing in the nearby lakes of Mjällsjön and Rammsjön. The lakes are known for their large perch. You can rent a boat here. When can I go fishing? You can go fishing all year round here. Fish species Pike Perch Roach Rudd Eel

Tussjön and Yxsjön are two small lakes located just outside Vessigebro. You can rent boats here for both lakes. There are crayfish in Tussjön. Buy your fishing licence here You can buy a fishing licence and rent a boat from Alf Karlsson, Gunnarstorp, 073-546 71 25, There are two boats for each lake. When can I go fishing? You can go fishing all year round here. Fish species Pike Perch Roach

A Beautiful Lake with Good Fishing Stock Located Only 15 Minutes by Car from Central Falkenberg. (more…)

The Högsjön Fishing Association's area consists of the larger Lake Högsjön and three smaller lakes: Hällesjön, Vivisjön and Ämtasjön. The area allows you to fish from land as it is easily accessible and the forest in most areas surrounds the lakes. Lake Högsjön consists of many islands and stones; the lake has shallow and deep sections. Permitted equipment: Casting rod, angling, jig and, in the winter time, angeldon. Where to Buy a Fishing Licence: To buy a fishing licence and for boat rental, please contact: Rune Johansson, Åsen +46 320-510 24 Uno Karlsson, Hällenäs + 46 70-839 83 74 Torgny Andersson, Hällenäs +46 76-876 06 81 Sonny Rydström, Ö Frölunda +46 0325-300 53 When May I Fish? At Lake Högsjön, you may fish at all times of the year.

The special fisheries protection area is made up of nine lakes and is located around 7 km west of Ullared along Highway 153. The area has lakes in both Varberg and Falkenberg municipalities. Boats are available for hire. Buy your fishing licence here: iFiske Where to Buy a Fishing Licence: iFiske

The special fisheries protection area is made up of eleven lakes and is located within the Åkulla beech forest. The largest of the lakes are Skärsjön, Byasjön, Ottersjön, Valasjön, Älvasjön and Kalvsjön. The lakes are situated in beautiful surroundings that change from leafy forests to rolling pastures. The lakes differ in nature from deep clear water lakes with stony beaches to shallow lakes rich in reeds. Where to buy a Fishing Licence: iFiske