Fishing in Västerås

The best fishing spots in Västerås include Mälaren, Östersjönskusten (Västerås strand), Kakel. We rank the top 10 lakes within 50 km based on documented catches and accessibility.

Gädda are the most reported species near Västerås. Check the activity panel above to see which ones are biting in the current weather.

Most lakes in Sweden require a local fishing permit (fiskekort). The five large lakes (Vänern, Vättern, Mälaren, Hjälmaren, Storsjön) and the coast are free. Always check the rules on each lake page before going.

Free fishing in Västerås is available if any of the five big lakes (Vänern, Vättern, Mälaren, Hjälmaren, Storsjön) or the open coast is nearby. Inland lakes and rivers normally require a local fiskekort — check the lake page for current rules.

Autumn is predator season around Västerås. As the water cools, fish feed through the middle of the day instead of only at dawn and dusk, and October and November often produce the heaviest pike and zander of the year. Several salmonids spawn at the same time and are protected in many waters — check what applies to the lake first. Of the species reported around Västerås, pike is at peak right now.