Sportfiskarna Trollhättan/Vänersborg

The stretch is open for fishing from 1/4 to 14/10 (Other times fishing is prohibited)
Göta River (Oscarsbron - Hängbron) is a unique and easily accessible fishing water in a scenic setting near central Trollhättan, near Strömslund and the power station. The stretch is approximately one kilometer long and here the Göta river naturally forms a beautiful gorge with flowing water and with the Åkerström nature reserve downstream.

In the water there are also plenty of rainbow trout, pike, perch, zander and various types of white fish.

The route starts at Oscarsbron and goes down to the suspension bridge. The Oscars Bridge is one of Sweden's most visited viewpoints and is filled with tourists when the water is released into the otherwise dry fall furrow during Fallen days.

Laxfisket is centrally located, just over a kilometer from central Trollhättan, it is easily accessible both on foot and by car. There are good opportunities for parking next to the river.

Fishing is conducted for, mainly salmon and trout, during the summer period. Salmon fishing on the new path of Atlantic salmon begins to pick up around midsummer and the most common fishing methods are with spinning fly, spoon drag and angling with shrimp or herring.

In total, a maximum of two salmon per person per day may be caught (applies to fish that are killed and kept). Trout and rainbow are not included in the quota. When two salmon have been caught and killed, fishing must be stopped. Minimum size for Salmon is 45 cm, Trout 45 cm and Grayling 45 cm. All fish below these measurements must be released back unharmed. . The eel is protected in the entire area.

Minimum age to fish is 16 years. Applies both with and without the company of a guardian. A life jacket must be worn for all types of fishing (According to rules from Vattenfall).

New fishing regulations regarding pike and pike from 2025

Pike-perch
Peacekeeping: During playtime, 25/4 - 31/5, Gös must be carefully reintroduced.
Other times the following applies:
Minimum dimensions: 45 cm
Maximum dimensions: 65 cm
Goose over 65cm must be carefully released back.
A maximum of 2 walleyes per day within 45-65 cm may be kept.
Mandatory catch reporting of Gös to Fiskeshopen. Phone: 0520-361 15

Pike
Maximum dimensions: 80 cm
Pike over 80 cm must be carefully released back.
A maximum of 2 pike per day, under 80 cm, may be kept.