Fishing in Stockholm

You can start your fishing tour in Stockholm out of the city center or from one of the many fishing spots near the capital.

Both Lake Mälaren and the Stockholm Archipelago are reknown for its fantastic surroundings and impressive fish habitats. These waters are one of the best in Sweden because they hold a really large stock of big pike. Here, you'll also find perch and sander.

Sea Trout - another famous underwater predator - will more likely be found around the outer skerries, closer to the open sea.

The pike and sander fishing season in Stockholm and surroundings is from May to October when it starts to get cold again. During the hotter summer months, pike will be active early morning and towards the evening.

Perch can also be caught mainly between May and October.

Salmon are targeted mainly trolling on the lakes or the Baltic Sea. The salmon fishing season around Stockholm usually is June, July and August. Sea trout are mostly targeted during spring and autumn.

Stockholm is open and colorful city where music, design, fashion and technology thrive. 

Visit one of Stockholm's fascinating museums and go hiking in one of the many parks.

Discover the 30 000 islands of the unique Stockholm archipelago with your kayak. Another great option is renting a bike to cycle thought the many trails near the city.

Don't miss the seal and sea eagle safaris.

You must hold a valid fishing permit to fish for freshwater fish on lakes and rivers. There are no national or regional permits in Sweden: every region has its own local permits and rules.

For fishing tourists, a personal valid local permit is all you need, there's no requirement for a national approval or license.

Usually, the fishing guides in Stockholm include the fishing license in the price of the trip. They also know the local regulations, which licenses you need for which body of water and bag limits.

Some waters are closed at least during May when the fish are spawning, in order to protect the stocks.