Water > county > national — the strictest applies
The rules apply to species present in the water according to the sources above.
| Species | Size | Closed season | Daily quota | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AspNational | Minimum size 60 cm | 1 April – 31 May | — | Source May 6, 2026 |
| ZanderWater-specific | Minimum size 45 cm | — | — | Source May 13, 2026 |
| GraylingCounty rule | Minimum size 35 cm | 15 April – 31 May | — | Source May 6, 2026 |
| SalmonWater-specific | Minimum size 60 cm | 1 Oct – 31 Dec | 3 | Source May 13, 2026 |
| EelNational | — | — | May not be kept | Source May 6, 2026 |
| Brown troutWater-specific | Minimum size 60 cm | 1 Sept – 31 Oct | 3 | Source May 13, 2026 |
Show all 7 rules in the area (1 more)
| Species | Size | Closed season | Daily quota | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wels catfishNational | — | — | May not be kept | Source May 6, 2026 |
Restrictions
Geofences from the county boards' registers · check the rules before you fishAccess is prohibited in parts of Vänern
50 areas with an access ban overlap this water. More than fishing rules apply here — you may not enter the area at all.
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26 named restriction zones
Waters inside these zones are covered by special rules under HaV's regulations. The rules are published by the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management.
- Arnöfjorden-Panken (FIFS 2004:37)
- Bonäsudde (FIFS 2004:37)
- Borgvikssjön-Grumsfjorden (FIFS 2004:37)
- Bottenviken (Vänern) (FIFS 2004:37)
- Brandsfjorden-Dättern (FIFS 2004:37)
- Byälvens mynningsområde (FIFS 2004:37)
- Börstorpsviken (FIFS 2004:37)
- Ekholmssjön-Kyrkebysjön (FIFS 2004:37)
- … and 18 more.
50 nature protection areas
Protection areas for wildlife and plants — they often carry seasonal fishing bans around spawning grounds. Check the specific regulations before you fish.
- Bastholmens nordskär · DVO
- Björkeskär · DVO
- Björköarna/Björkholmarna · DVO
- Blå berget · DVO
- Bratten · DVO
- Del av Halleberg (NO Lindekleven) · DVO
- … and 44 more.