Rules & closed seasons
- Prohibited: Fixed gear or mass-catching gear, such as nets, traps and gillnets.
- Fishing ban at bathing areas Fishing is prohibited at the bathing areas Nydala strandbad (Umelagun), Kärleksviken, Tomtebobadet and the adventure play park at Tomtebostrand.
- See the markings for the prohibited areas at the bathing areas in the digital map.
- NOTE: All fishing for the respective species is prohibited during other times of the year.
- Entry ban and ban on motorized vehicles within the Umeälven Delta Nature Reserve During certain periods, entry and motorized vehicles are prohibited within the Umeälven Delta Nature Reserve.
- Prohibition times and prohibited areas can be found on the County Administrative Board's website.
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Umeå Kommun Nydalasjön Fishing rules & conditions Fishing license: Must always be obtained before fishing begins and is personal. The fishing license and identification must be carried when fishing and presented at check-in. Responsibility: The fisherman is obliged to be aware of the applicable regulations. Violation of the rules may lead to suspension, inspection fee or police report. Obligation to release fish Fish must be immediately released regardless of condition (FIFS 2004:36) if it: Caught during the conservation period. Caught using an illegal method. Does not meet the prescribed minimum or maximum dimensions. Methods Allowed: Only one hand tool (rod) from land and boat. When fishing on ice, a maximum of 6 rods per person applies. Prohibited: Fixed gear or mass-catching gear, such as nets, traps and gillnets. Fishing periods & catch limits Pike Period: Fishing all year round Dimensions: Minimum 40 cm, maximum 75 cm. Catch: A maximum of 3 pike per fisherman per day may be kept. Perch Period: Fishing all year round Dimensions: Maximum 25 cm. Catch: A maximum of 3 perch per fisherman per day may be kept. Other species For other species, there are no specific fishing periods or catch restrictions. Fishing ban at bathing areas Fishing is prohibited at the bathing areas Nydala strandbad (Umelagun), Kärleksviken, Tomtebobadet and the adventure play park at Tomtebostrand. See the markings for the prohibited areas at the bathing areas in the digital map. Important steps to minimize damage to fish during release Prepare: Use a rubberized net and sufficiently coarse equipment to shorten the time the fish is hooked. Unhook: Leave the fish in the net. Use pliers to unhook the fish, do not lift the fish out of the water. Let the fish swim out of the net under its own power. Umeå Kommun Umeå Stadsfiskeområde - Del av Umeälven Fishing rules & conditions Fishing license: Must always be obtained before fishing begins and is personal. The fishing license and identification must be carried when fishing and presented at check-in. Responsibility: The fisherman is obliged to be aware of the applicable regulations. Violation of the rules may lead to suspension, inspection fee or police report. Obligation to release fish Fish must be immediately released regardless of condition (FIFS 2004:36) if it: Caught during the conservation period. Caught using an illegal method. Does not meet the prescribed minimum or maximum dimensions. Methods Allowed: Only hand gear (rod) from land, boat or ice. Prohibited: Fixed gear or mass-catching gear, such as nets, traps and gillnets. Fishing periods & catch limits Salmon Period: 1/1 – 14/9 Dimensions: At least 50 cm Catch: A maximum of 1 salmon per fisherman per day may be kept. Trout Period: 1/1 – 14/9 and 1/11 – 31/12. Dimensions: At least 50 cm. Catch: Only farmed trout (without adipose fin) may be kept. Important: All wild trout (with adipose fin) are protected year-round and should be released with the utmost care. Grayling Period: 1/1 – 14/4 and 1/6 – 31/12. Dimensions: At least 35 cm. NOTE: All fishing for the respective species is prohibited during other times of the year. Other species For other species, there are no specific fishing periods or catch restrictions. Important steps to minimize damage to fish during release Prepare: Use a rubberized net and sufficiently coarse equipment to shorten the time the fish is hooked. Unhook: Leave the fish in the net. Use pliers to unhook the fish, do not lift the fish out of the water. Let the fish swim out of the net under its own power. Entry ban and ban on motorized vehicles within the Umeälven Delta Nature Reserve During certain periods, entry and motorized vehicles are prohibited within the Umeälven Delta Nature Reserve. Prohibition times and prohibited areas can be found on the County Administrative Board's website. Umeå Kommun Sofiehemsdammen Karpfiske Fishing rules & conditions Fishing license: Must always be obtained before fishing begins and is personal. The fishing license and identification must be carried when fishing and presented at check-in. Responsibility: The fisherman is obliged to be aware of the applicable regulations. Violation of the rules may lead to suspension, inspection fee or police report. Obligation to release fish Fish must be immediately released regardless of condition (FIFS 2004:36) if it: Caught during the conservation period. Caught using an illegal method. Does not meet the prescribed minimum or maximum dimensions. Methods Boats or floats are not allowed. Wading is permitted. Rules for fishing for carp Only fishing with hand gear (rod) is permitted. 1. Requirements for unhooking mat and knotless net, only nylon lines allowed, braided lines prohibited, 2. The equipment must be adapted to large fish, 3. Requirements for careful and rapid handling of fish, 4. Treble hooks prohibited. Rules for other fishing Only fishing with hand gear (rod) is permitted. 1. Only nylon lines allowed, braided lines prohibited, 2. Max line dimension 0.20 mm, 3. Requirements for careful and rapid handling of fish, 4. Treble hooks prohibited. Fishing periods & catch limits Fishing during the ice-free period of the year. It is forbidden to kill fish. Umeå kommun Sofiehemsdammen övrigt fiske Fishing rules & conditions Fishing license: Must always be obtained before fishing begins and is personal. The fishing license and identification must be carried when fishing and presented at check-in. Responsibility: The fisherman is obliged to be aware of the applicable regulations. Violation of the rules may lead to suspension, inspection fee or police report. Obligation to release fish Fish must be immediately released regardless of condition (FIFS 2004:36) if it: Caught during the conservation period. Caught using an illegal method. Does not meet the prescribed minimum or maximum dimensions. Methods Boats or floats are not allowed. Wading is permitted. Rules for other fishing Only fishing with hand gear (rod) is permitted. 1. Only nylon lines allowed, braided lines prohibited, 2. Max line dimension 0.20 mm, 3. Requirements for careful and rapid handling of fish, 4. Treble hooks prohibited. Fishing periods & catch limits Fishing during the ice-free period of the year. It is forbidden to kill fish. Umeå Kommun - Grössjön Fishing rules & conditions Fishing license: Must always be obtained before fishing begins and is personal. The fishing license and identification must be carried when fishing and presented at check-in. Responsibility: The fisherman is obliged to be aware of the applicable regulations. Violation of the rules may lead to suspension, inspection fee or police report. Obligation to release fish Fish must be immediately released regardless of condition (FIFS 2004:36) if it: Caught during the conservation period. Caught using an illegal method. Does not meet the prescribed minimum or maximum dimensions. Methods Allowed: Only hand gear (rod) from land or ice. Prohibited: Fixed gear or mass-catching gear, such as nets, traps and gillnets. Fishing periods & catch limits Pike Period: Fishing all year round Dimensions: Minimum 40 cm, maximum 75 cm. Catch: A maximum of 3 pike per fisherman per day may be kept. Perch Period: Fishing all year round Dimensions: Maximum 25 cm. Catch: A maximum of 3 perch per fisherman per day may be kept. Red Period: Fishing all year round Catch: All rudd should be carefully released back into the water. Other species For other species, there are no specific fishing periods or catch restrictions. Important steps to minimize damage to fish during release Prepare: Use a rubberized net and sufficiently coarse equipment to shorten the time the fish is hooked. Unhook: Leave the fish in the net. Use pliers to unhook the fish, do not lift the fish out of the water. Let the fish swim out of the net under its own power.
Checked: 30.08.2026 · Source: iFiske

