From Mountains to Put & Take
Here's a comprehensive guide to some of Sweden's best fishing spots – from the crystal-clear waters of the mountains to the well-maintained put-and-take lakes of southern Sweden.
Sweden offers a wide range of fishing experiences, from wilderness fishing in the north to family-friendly put-and-take lakes in the south. Here are some of the most popular spots:
🏔️ Mountain and wilderness fishing
Övre and Nedre Ransarn ( Stekenjokk, Lapland )
Located in the Stekenjokk area, these lakes offer crystal-clear water and a rich population of trout and char.
Sandåslandet (north of Kiruna)
One of Sweden's most well-known areas for mountain fishing, with a network of lakes and waterways that attracts anglers from all over the world.
The border lakes (Jämtland/Norway)
These lakes along the border between Sweden and Norway offer excellent fishing for trout and char in a spectacular mountain setting.
Ammarnäs (Västerbotten)
Known for its fly fishing for large trout in the Vindelälven river and surrounding waters.
One of Sweden's largest mountain areas for sport fishing, with hundreds of lakes and waterways offering trout, char and grayling in a magnificent mountain setting.
Fulufjället National Park (Dalarna)
Untouched mountain nature with clear streams and lakes where you can fish for trout and grayling in a calm, genuine wilderness setting.
🌲 Forest and lake fishing
Forsa-Veka (Hillared, Västra Götaland)
Forsa-Veka FVO offers fishing in both the calm and the flowing stretches of the Ätran river. Here you can fish for perch, pike and roach in scenic surroundings.
Norrbyströmmen (Västmanland)
A well-maintained stream stocked with rainbow trout, perfect for fly fishing enthusiasts.
Säveån (Västra Götaland)
Known for its salmon and trout fishing.
Nedre Kolbäcksån & Kolbäcksgropen (Västmanland)
One of the Mälardalen region's most varied fishing waters, with carp, trout, specialty fish and predator fishing in river, canal and lake.
Smedjebacken (Dalarna)
A large sport fishing area with both put-and-take lakes and natural waters holding pike, perch and specialty fish.
Malingsbo-Kloten (Dalarna/Västmanland)
A wilderness area with specialty-fish waters and natural lakes deep in the forest, perfect for peaceful sport fishing.
🎣 Put & Take fishing
Baltak (Tidaholm, Västergötland)
One of Sweden's most popular put-and-take spots, with stocked rainbow trout in the Tidan river.
Hökensås (Västra Götaland)
Offers several lakes stocked with rainbow trout and brown trout, along with good facilities for anglers.
Sunnedamm Sportfiske (Skåne)
A well-maintained facility with several ponds, flowing water and stocked rainbow trout, ideal for families and beginners.
Harasjömåla (Blekinge)
One of southern Sweden's largest sport fishing areas, with several lakes and flowing waters.
Snärjebäcken (Kalmar County)
A smaller facility with stocked rainbow trout, perfect for a day trip.
Camp Mayfly (Skåne, Blekinge, Halland, Småland)
Offers fly fishing in flowing waters with stocked rainbow trout and brown trout.
Bergets Sportfiske (Västmanland)
A facility with several ponds and lakes, focused on rainbow trout fishing.
For a more comprehensive list of put-and-take waters in Sweden, including contact information and details about fishing permits, visit our guide or Sportfiskeguiden's compilation.
