Fishing in Hjälmaren
Hjälmaren is one of Sweden's best lakes for fishing and attracts both beginners and experienced fishermen. There are plenty of popular fish species such as pike, perch and zander, making the lake an ideal place for exciting fishing experiences all year round. A fishing license is required to fish in Hjälmare Canal.
In Lake Hjälmaren you can fish freely with hand gear in both public and private waters. In public waters and in Mellanfjärden's free fishing area, fishing is free for everyone and you can use hand gear such as rods, jigs and the like equipped with line and a maximum of ten hooks. In private waters, fishing with hand gear is also allowed for everyone, but methods that require the use of a boat, such as rowing and trolling, are prohibited. It is important to know which areas are public and which are private waters and to follow the applicable fishing rules.
More information and detailed rules are available on Örebro County Administrative Board website.
Fishing in Hjälmaren
Fishing is permitted in the entire canal (Gravudden-Notholmen, Kvarnsjön, Kroksjön, Långsjön and the old canal) except in or near the locks or power plants. Here you fish with a hand-held fishing rod and you can attach a fly, a lure or a hook with bait to the rod. Live bait is not permitted. Net fishing and crayfish fishing are strictly prohibited! Feel free to bring your catch with you. If you are not going to bring your catch, please release the fish in an ethical and considerate manner. It is fine to fish from a boat. As a rule, one rod equals one fishing license. Free fishing up to the age of 18.
You can easily purchase your fishing license online. It gives you access to large fishing areas and guarantees sustainable fishing.
Fishing in Hjälmare Canal
