Fishing in Stockholm

You can start your Fishing trip in Stockholm from the city center or from one of the many fishing spots close to the capital.

Both Lake Mälaren and the Stockholm Archipelago are known for their fantastic surroundings and stunning fish habitats. These waters are some of the best in Sweden because they are home to a huge population of large pike. In addition, you can also catch perch and pike perch.

Sea trout, another famous predator, are more likely to be found on the outer islands, closer to the open sea.

Fishing season for pike and zander in and around Stockholm is from May to October. After that, when it starts to get cold again, fishing for pike becomes difficult. During the warmer months of the year, pike are usually most active early in the morning and towards evening.

Fishing for perch is good from May to October.

Salmon fishing is mainly trolled in the lakes and in the Baltic Sea. Fishing season for salmon in Stockholm is usually June, July and August. Sea trout are fished mainly in spring and autumn.

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

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

Discover the 30,000 islands of Stockholm's unique archipelago by kayak. Another interesting option is to rent a bicycle to explore the many trails near the city.

And don't miss a seal and sea eagle watching safari.

For freshwater fishing in lakes and rivers you must have a valid fishing permit. In Sweden there are no national or regional permits: each region has its own permits and local rules.

For Fishing tourists, a valid personal local permit is all you need, there is no requirement for a national license.

Normally, Stockholm Fishing guides include the fishing license in the tour price. They also know the local regulations, what licenses are needed for each destination and the minimum sizes.