1. Sweden

Fishing in Sweden

Fishing in Sweden includes saltwater fishing along the coastline as well as freshwater opportunities in rivers and lakes. Nearshore fishing targets a mix of coastal and reef species, while offshore trips often focus on pelagic fish such as tuna and mackerel depending on season and location.

Best fishing spots in Sweden

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Types of species in Sweden

Pike
Pike
Perch
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Trout
Trout
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Top fishing spots in Sweden

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Vänern

Västra Götaland, Sweden

4.7
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Skagerrak (Västra Götalands län)

Västra Götaland, Sweden

4.3
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Östersjön (Stockholms län)

Stockholm, Sweden

4.4
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Dalälven

Gävleborg, Sweden

4.4
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Vättern

Västra Götaland, Sweden

4.9
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Mjörn

Västra Götaland, Sweden

4.6
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Drevviken

Stockholm, Sweden

4.1
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Göta älv

Västra Götaland, Sweden

4.7
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Öresund (Grollegrund - Falsterbo)

Skåne, Sweden

4.9
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Klarälven

Värmland, Sweden

4.4
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Biggest catches in Sweden

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Northern pike

Vättern

24 in · 5 lb 1 oz

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Northern pike

Vättern

44 in · 25 lb

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Zander

Vättern

25 in · 6 lb

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Mjörn

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Northern pike

Klarälven

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Northern pike

Östersjön (Stockholms län)

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Sea trout

Skagerrak (Västra Götalands län)

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Common roach

Mjörn

10 in · 7 oz

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Ide

Mjörn

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FAQ about fishing in Sweden

Some of the most popular species anglers target in Sweden include Pike, Perch, and Trout. The best species often depend on season, water type, and location within the country.

For more detailed, real-time insights, the shows which species are being caught near you and what baits are working best across Sweden.
Some of the most popular fishing spots in Sweden include Vänern, Skagerrak (Västra Götalands län), and Östersjön (Stockholms län). Anglers across the country fish a wide range of waters, with opportunities varying by region and season.

With the , you can explore local hotspots anywhere in Sweden, see recent catches, and find out what's working near you.
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Popular States in Sweden
StockholmUppsalaÖrebroGötlandJönköpingVästmanlandKalmarSkåneVästra GötalandJämtlandÖstergötlandNorrbottenBlekingeKronobergHallandSödermanlandVärmlandDalarnaGävleborgVästerbottenVästernorrland
Popular species in Sweden
Northern pikeEuropean perchZanderRainbow troutBrown troutCommon roachCommon breamLake troutSea troutAtlantic mackerelAtlantic codEuropean graylingCommon ruddArctic charAtlantic salmonIdeEuropean garfishTenchAspBallan wrasseYellow perchEuropean flounderCommon bleakEuropean chubAtlantic herringExplore species
Popular fishing waters in Sweden
VänernSkagerrak (Västra Götalands län)Östersjön (Stockholms län)DalälvenVätternMjörnDrevvikenGöta älvÖresund (Grollegrund - Falsterbo)KlarälvenTisnarenNorra Björkfjärden (Mälaren)Ekoln (Mälaren)MagelungenUmeälven (Storuman - Umeå)HelgasjönKävlingeånHarmångersånGörväln (Mälaren)TidanPopular Waters