Etelhem Fiskekortsområde

Welcome to Etelhem's fishing license area!

EteIhem is a vibrant parish in southeastern Gotland with scenic walking areas for the whole family. Now the fishing license is valid for Sigvalde and Hageby swamps where the whole family can enjoy fishing, outdoor activities, swimming and beautiful forest walks.

Etelhems hembygdsförening is an active and driving association that works for a vibrant parish. On behalf of the landowners, the association now also ensures that accessible and long-term sustainable fishing is maintained in one of the parish's two swamps – Sigvalde and Hageby swamps. Fishing in the swamps can be done all year round and is suitable for both young and old.

Sigvalde swamp:
Sigvalde swamp is one of Gotland's many unique small lakes that are locally called swamps. However, the use of the word swamp can create confusion as some are surprisingly deep for their size. Sigvalde swamp is a good example. The swamp is relatively small with an area of about 5 hectares, but with a maximum depth of an impressive 16 meters, the swamp is actually one of the deeper ones on Gotland.
Sigvalde swamp and its surroundings are a perfect destination for relaxing in beautiful nature, taking a refreshing swim, hiking along the winding paths and, not least, for fishing.

Fishing is suitable for both experienced and inexperienced anglers! The water is easily accessible from the shore or by following the path along the mountainside and the forest on the southern side of the swamp.

Note: Protected area for crayfish.
This means that in the swamps it is prohibited, without prior disinfection, to use fishing gear and launch boats or other floating devices that have been used in freshwater outside the protected area.
More information about the crayfish protection area and disinfection can be found on signs at the swamp.

Welcome to enjoy fishing and outdoor activities in Etelhem!