Lax fishing guide

Photo of Lax (Salmo salar)

Atlantlaxen är fiskets diamant. Vandrar upp i älvar för att leka och kan väga över 20 kg. Kräver tålamod och rätt teknik.

Scientific name
Salmo salar

Source: SLU Artdatabanken

Fishing tips & gear

Rod
Two-handed 8- to 10-weight rod, 13–14 ft
Sage X Spey
Loop Cross S1
Vision Catapult
Reel
Large fly reel with a strong drag
Hardy Marquis Salmon
Loop Evotec G4
Vision XLV
Mainline
Skagit or Scandi shooting head + sink tip
Leader
Tapered leader + 0.40–0.50 mm tippet
Hook
Single #4–#1, tube flies
Lures / bait
  • Classic salmon flies (Sunray Shadow, Cascade, Willie Gunn, Frances, Munro Killer)
  • Tube flies in various sizes depending on water level
  • Snake flies
Season
June–September (main run), with occasional fish earlier/later
Time of day
Morning and evening
Tip

Spey cast on bigger rivers, swing the fly across the current and let it drift. Match fly size to water level: high water calls for big flies, low water calls for small, subtle ones. Classic Swedish salmon rivers: Mörrum, Emån, Lagan, Byske, Vindelälven.

Full guide
Logged
0
Biggest catch
Season
May-August

Most common methods

Illustration: Fly fishing
Fly fishing
Illustration: Spinning
Spinning
Illustration: Trolling
Trolling

Fishing guides for lax

Frequently asked questions

When is the season for lax?

The peak season for lax in Sweden is May-August.

How big does lax get?

Lax can grow up to 25.0 kg.

What's the best method to catch lax?

Common methods for lax are Fly fishing, Spinning, Trolling.

Which techniques work for lax?

Fly fishing, Spinning and Trolling — see the full guide for the right gear, baits and season.

Which bait works best for lax?

Proven baits: Classic salmon flies (Sunray Shadow, Cascade, Willie Gunn, Frances, Munro Killer), Tube flies in various sizes depending on water level, Snake flies.

Have you caught Lax?

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