Säveåns Laxfiske Jonseredsvattnet

SAXON RIVER SALMON FISHING

The beautiful Säveån river flows through smiling natural areas and lovely stretches of stream, and flows into the Göta River at Gothenburg harbor. The river offers fishing for both salmon and trout. Annual catches of salmon normally vary between 50 and 100 individuals, depending on water flow and weather conditions, and the average weight is over 5 kg. Salmon fishing is managed by Sportfiskarna.

About the säveå salmon:

The large salmon in Säveån is one of the few remaining genuine salmon stocks. Every year, salmon weighing over 10 kg are caught. On May 30, 2005, the current salmon record of 17.642 kg was set by fly fisherman Micael Ingvarsson from Jonsered. The catch is on display as a cast at the regional office of the Swedish Anglers' Association. The largest known salmon in modern times from the river weighed 24.5 kg and was found stranded in the 1970s.

If you want to learn more about salmon as a species, and how to distinguish it from trout, you can download Sportfiskarnas laxlexikon

Säveån's different fishing licenses:

Jonseredsvattnet is called the stretch in Jonsered from the footbridge to the local train station and down to Kåbäcken. Here fishing is allowed April 1 - September 30. Note! Remember to wade carefully during the month of April, taking into account the yellowtail fry that are embedded in the spawning gravel on several of the river's stretches. Information about card prices, fishing rules etc can be found in our info folder about Jonseredsvattnet.

Sävedalsvattnet is the stretch in Partille from Kåbäcken and down to Gamlestadsbron. Fishing is allowed April 1 - September 30. Information about card prices, fishing rules, etc. can be found in our info folder about Sävedalsvattnet.

Buy the cards:

Online at iFiske.se Jonseredsvattnet Sävedalsvattnet

List of other sales outlets

Catch statistics:

Find catch statistics from the Säve River.

Water flows:

Here you can find current water flows in Säveån.

The fish counter in Jonsered:

Here you can follow the fish counter in the fishway at Jonsered power plant.

Fishing rules:

Fishing is allowed April 1 - Sep 30

• Only a SINGLE hook may be used. Fishing with double/triple hooks is prohibited. Barbless hooks are recommended for easier unhooking.
• A maximum of two salmon per season may be retained. After that, fishing must be stopped.
• A maximum of two salmon/day may be caught, including returns. Thereafter the fishery must be closed.
• Spawning salmon must be released and spawning colored salmon should be released.
• Salmon and trout under 45 cm must be released.
• Female salmon should always be released.
• Adipose fin-clipped salmon must not be released and must be retained. They do not count towards the seasonal quota.
• Fishing is only allowed with spinning rod, reel and fly rod. Baitcasting is not allowed.
• Only artificial lures may be used, not bait.
• On fly fishing routes, fishing is only allowed with traditional fly fishing equipment, not plastic balls or similar. Signs on site show where the stretch begins and ends.
• Hook and line fishing is prohibited.
• Jerk fishing or other fishing aimed at hooking fish externally is prohibited.
• Fish hooked incorrectly (hooked on the outside of the mouth or body) must be released.
• Mobile fishing is applied, i.e. one cast and one step downstream.
• The fishing pier downstream of Dickson's Lower (see map) is adapted for people with disabilities and they have priority access to the fishing spot. The jetty is accessible by wheelchair via the walkway from the commuter train parking lot at Jonsereds station and the parking lot at Jonsereds factories.
• Fishing from a boat or bridge is prohibited.
• During April: Remember to wade carefully with regard to the yellowtail fry that are embedded in the spawning gravel on several of the river's stretches.

**Show consideration

Cultivated land, empty land, or other fenced areas must not be entered. Special fence crossings or gates must be used when crossing pastures.

The area around Säveån is sensitive to disturbances of various kinds. Therefore, behave with judgment. The area between Aspen and Kåhögsbron, "Jonsereds strömmar", is a nature reserve (green line on the map).

**This applies

Anyone who violates the fishing rules is rejected and may be suspended from fishing for the rest of the season.

The fishing rules apply to legal responsibility and violation may result in additional penalties.

Fishing supervision is handled by Säfveåns fly fishing society and Partille Sport Fishing Club. Fishing inspectors are provided with a special badge or card. Fishermen are obliged to show their fishing license, identification, gear, bags and catch on request.

Please note that fishing rules may change during the season. The latest version of this guide with the current fishing rules is always available digitally on the regional office website.

Fishing license

Day licenses cost SEK 200. Please note that a maximum of 10 day passes are sold for each day. There is also a limited number of season passes. The fishing license must be filled in with name and worn visibly. It may not be transferred.

Cards can be purchased online at www.ifiske.se/all/3392

or in shops, see current list at www.sportfiskarna.se/goteborg

Downstream of Jonseredsvattnet, the fishing license for Sävedalsvattnet applies.

The Yellow Card is not valid in Jonseredsvattnet.

Reporting

Information about caught fish must be emailed as soon as possible to goteborg@sportfiskarna.se, or written up on the report list at Kvarnhöljan, Kåhögsbron (R on the map).

Supplement April 1 - June 30

• Only one salmon may be retained during the period April-June.

Supplement 1 Sep - 30 Sep

• Female salmon and trout are protected during September.