Rules & closed seasons
- EXCEPTION RULES / PROHIBITIONS 1) Trolling and fishing with a running motor is prohibited in the vargö currents in Göta Älv, with the exception of electric motors, which may be used for drop threat fishing.
- Minimum size Salmon 60 cm, Trout 60 cm.
- Other times the following applies: Minimum dimensions: 45 cm Maximum dimensions: 65 cm Goose over 65cm must be carefully released back.
- A maximum of 2 walleyes per day within 45-65 cm may be kept.
- Phone: 0520-361 15 Pike Maximum dimensions: 80 cm Pike over 80 cm must be carefully released back.
- A maximum of 2 pikes per day, under 80 cm, may be kept.
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Sportfiskarna Trollhättan/Vänersborg - norra Göta älv Spinning, angling, pimp, fly and pulling after a boat - with exceptions as stated below. NOTE NOT angeldon. Minimum size Salmon 60 cm, Trout 60 cm. MAX NUMBER OF SALMON FISH 2/DAY New fishing regulations regarding pike and pike from 2025 Pike-perch Peacekeeping: During playtime, 25/4 - 31/5, Gös must be carefully reintroduced. Other times the following applies: Minimum dimensions: 45 cm Maximum dimensions: 65 cm Goose over 65cm must be carefully released back. A maximum of 2 walleyes per day within 45-65 cm may be kept. Mandatory catch reporting of Gös to Fiskeshopen. Phone: 0520-361 15 Pike Maximum dimensions: 80 cm Pike over 80 cm must be carefully released back. A maximum of 2 pikes per day, under 80 cm, may be kept. EXCEPTION RULES / PROHIBITIONS 1) Trolling and fishing with a running motor is prohibited in the vargö currents in Göta Älv, with the exception of electric motors, which may be used for drop threat fishing. The ban applies between the Vargön power station and Bastån, where the border is formed by an imaginary perpendicular line across the river starting from the mouth of Bastån. 2) Fishing from boats and ice is prohibited in Karl's grave. 3) Fishing prohibited from the bridges in Trollhättan, the valve bridge in Vänersborg, in Brinkebergs kulle lock, and from the Vargön power station.
Checked: 01.09.2026 · Source: iFiske
