Grums municipality, located on the north coast of lake Vänern is a paradise for anglers. There are loads of great fishing waters with hundreds of species to try your fishing luck at.
Fishing in Vänern
Vänern, western Europe´s largest inland lake, with a max depth of 106 m and an average depth of 27 m, offers fantastic fishing opportunities as it has some of Europe´s best salmon and trout fishing. Here you can fish for free within 300m from the main land or from islands that are at least 100 m long. There are exceptions for certain conservation areas and specific rules for some species. Vänern is home to 35 different species including zander, pike and trout.
Fishing rules
To protect the fish stocks there are rules that need to be followed, like when you are allowed to fish, a minimum length of the fish or what equiptment you are allowed to use. You don’t need a license to fish in lake Vänern, but you do need to be aware of the local fishing rules.
If you are going fishing in the area surrounding Värmskog, talk to the staff at Virmil restaurant! They know all about the local rules and might even be able to give you some tips!
Fishing licenses
Although you don´t need a fishing license to fish in lake Vänern, you do need in in other places in the municipality. You can buy these at iFiske.se. Here you will also find maps, reports and information about the species and what to use.
Lincenses for lake Värmeln can be bought at Värmskogs village shop.
Where can I unload my boat?
You can find loading ramps in multiple places in the municipality but to explore lake Vänern there are loading ramps in…
Forgotten your equiptment at home?
No problem! In Grums there are two shops where you can pick up what you have forgotten!
BOFAB
BOFAB is a shop in Grums town that offers high quality fishing equiptment as well as everything for hunting and other outdoor life. They offer a wide range of well-known brands and the service is great! The staff know everything about their stock and are happy to help you if you need recommendations or tips!
Vildmarken
By the E18/E45 at Nyängen you can find Vildmarken Shooting and Event center. They offer a wide range of equiptment and clothes for the great outdoors. Although their main focus is hunting gear rather than fishing gear, you can find clothes, accessories and other things for your fishing adventure.
Be careful when ice fishing!
Ice fishing in the winter can result in great fish and is very fun but it is important to be aware of what you can do to decrease the risk of accidents happening during your fishing trip.
1. Bring a fishing friend! – so you can help each other if something happens!
2. Make sure you are wearing ices picks and floating gear (life vests etc) BEFORE you step onto the ice.
3. Check the thickness of the ice by drilling a hole by the shore and measuring. It needs to be at least 10 cm.
4. Examine the ice regularly with an ice spike when moving around so you discover the weak areas.
5. Never walk out on unknown ice. Snow on the ice doesn´t mean it´s safe!
6. Always consider your own safety an don’t take unnecessary risks!