Sweden - A Great Country for Fishing!
Your fishing lake is only 30 metres away from your front door. here you can catch Pike, Perch and Pike Perch.
You will need a fishing permit available from Sport Import in the nearby town of Sandviken at a cost of 100 SEK/wk or 40 SEK/day. You can use our canoe or they can also hire you a boat with a motor for 200 SEK/day or without for 100 SEK/day ('08).
Stor Sjö lake.
The lake is 7300 ha in size and the press have described it as one of Sweden's best Pike-Perch lakes. On many islands you will find shelter from the wind and picnic areas and in the lake there are more than 20 species of fish including crayfish. The lake-bed varies with some deep holes. The western side of the lake is large and open and the eastern side is made up of many smaller bays and islands.
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.
The country for big pike.
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! Stor Sjö lake has provided fishermen with pike weighing in at 12kg, pike-perch at 8kg and perch at 1.5kg.
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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