Where to fish in Sweden
Pick a Swedish municipality to see the top 10 fishing lakes, common species and current weather — or let us find the spots closest to you right now.
About fishing in Sweden
Sweden has over 100,000 lakes and thousands of kilometres of rivers and coastline. FishMap helps you figure out where to fish closest to you — for each municipality you'll find a ranked list of the best fishing lakes, the species most commonly caught there, the SMHI weather forecast and today's best fishing times.
We currently cover 129 Swedish municipalities — pick the one closest to you above, or use "Use my location" to jump straight to the spots near you.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I fish for free in Sweden?
Sweden's five large lakes — Vänern, Vättern, Mälaren, Hjälmaren and Storsjön — plus the entire coastline are free for handline and rod fishing. All other inland lakes and rivers require a local fiskekort.
Do I need a fishing license in Sweden?
For most inland lakes and rivers you need a local fiskekort from the local fisheries association (FVOF). Free waters: the five big lakes and the coast.
What is the most common fish in Sweden?
Perch (abborre), pike (gädda) and roach (mört) are the three most widespread freshwater species. Zander (gös), trout (öring) and Arctic char (röding) are also common.