Nyköpingsån (Sportfiskarna Nyköping)

The sport fishermen offer fishing close to urban areas in a fantastic environment.

The Nyköpingsån winds its way through the old city centre and offers attractive fishing in an urban environment in approximately 6 km of water. Here there is the opportunity for fly fishing for sea trout and salmon as well as feeder fishing for, among others, roach, bream, ide and roach as well as spin fishing for pike, zander and perch. The Nyköpingsån offers the opportunity to fish for a variety of species, which makes fishing attractive throughout the year.

Many people visit the river to fish for trout and salmon during the first months of the year and during late summer/autumn. During spring and summer, fantastic fishing is offered for both pike-perch and perch as well as roach, ide and roach. In 2020, the first salmon release was made and since 2022, salmon weighing over 10 kg have been caught. The annual releases will continue in parallel with the long-standing release of trout. When fishing in the river, there are always opportunities for food and accommodation within walking distance. We at Sportfiskarna work for sustainable fishing in our waters through fishing supervision, information signs and collaboration with the municipality and other local actors.

- During the year 2024, 247 sea trout and 61 salmon were reported caught.

Special rules:

• Annual passes have been replaced by seasonal passes that are valid 1/1-14/9 (new from 2024). For fishing during any exemption period, exemption fishing passes or day passes apply. More info under "prohibition periods and exemption fishing".
• Anglers apply annually for an exemption for an extended fishing season (until 14/10) in the lower part of the Nyköpingsån (Zones 2, 3 and 4) from the County Administrative Board in Södermanland. More information under "banned periods and exemption fishing".
• Zone 3 is divided into 3A and 3B where only fly fishing is allowed in zone 3A and spinning or fly fishing is allowed in zone 3B.
• During the period 1/4-31/5, zones 3A and 3B are also open for angling, which requires the angler to purchase a specimen card (day card). Angling with two rods is permitted and five cards/day are available. The card is only available here at iFiske.
• To promote fishing for young people, from 2023 it will be free for children/young people up to 19 years of age to fish using any method in zones 1, 2 and 4.
• Everyone who fishes must have a fishing license, including children and young people (up to 19 years old). The free Season Card for children and young people is only available digitally here at iFiske.
• An adult may fish with a top knot free of charge in the company of a child/youth (up to 19 years old) who has a free Season Pass.
• Only single hooks are permitted when fishing in zones 3A and 3B.
• When fly fishing, the pole must be at least 1.5 m long.
• Spinning flies, dropshots or other methods where the weight is separated from the bait are not allowed in zone 3B.

Physical fishing licenses can be purchased at Team Sportia in Nyköping and Filmkedjan. Information brochures are also available there.

Zoning

Fishing in the Nyköpingsån is divided into five different zones (see map under the "map" tab). Each zone is color-coded and there are signs along the river. It is up to the angler to follow the zone divisions and the zone-specific rules that have been set. These can be read under "fishing license". Then click on "show rules". Prohibited areas include outlets from the power plants and the canoe slalom course at Perioden.

• Zone 1 (green) extends from Släbro down to Fors power station. Fishing is prohibited at the canoe slalom course at Perioden and 30 m downstream of Hargs power station.
• Zone 2 (yellow) extends from Fors power station to Storhusqvarn power station. Fishing is prohibited 30 m downstream of Fors power station.
• Zone 3A (blue) extends from Storhusqvarn to Folkungabron. Fishing is prohibited just downstream of Storhusqvarn's power station (all three channels).
• Zone 3B (purple) extends from Folkungabron to Korsbron.
• Zone 4 (orange) extends from Korsbron to the harbor bridge.

General rules and instructions

• Everyone who fishes must have a fishing license. For children and young people up to 19 years of age, fishing is free in zones 1, 2 and 4. The free Season Card for children and young people is only available digitally here at iFiske.
• An adult may fish with a top knot free of charge in the company of a child/youth (up to 19 years old) who has a free Season Pass.
• The fishing license must always be carried when fishing and must be shown to a fishing inspector or police officer upon request.
• You must be able to prove your identity during inspection.
• Rules and instructions from fishing supervisors must be followed.
• Fishermen who violate the regulations may be deprived of the right to fish and, in the case of a serious offense, reported for prosecution.
• The fisherman has an obligation to stay up to date on any changes to the rules and updates regarding fishing. All information can be found here at iFiske.
• Fishing from bridges is prohibited.
• Hooks are not allowed.
• Jerk fishing is prohibited.
• Mishooked fish must be released immediately.
• Crayfish fishing is not permitted.
• Upstream throwing is not permitted.
• When fly fishing, the pole must be at least 1.5 m long.
• Netting and other mass-catching gear, both fixed and mobile, are prohibited.
• There is a reporting requirement for all salmon and sea trout . Reporting is done here on iFiske. Failure to report trout/salmon catches may result in your fishing license being revoked. Please report your other catches as well. Reporting when purchasing physical fishing licenses from retailers is done via this link: https://www.ifiske.se/rapportera/Nyköpingsån
• For zone-specific rules, see the rules under each fishing license.
• Please do not walk in the landscaped flower beds along the river.
• Throw fishing lines and other trash in trash cans.

Catch and measurement restrictions

Dimensional limitation

• Minimum size salmon: 60 cm.
• Minimum size trout: 50 cm.
• Withdrawal window for pike perch and pike: 50–75 cm.
• Maximum perch size: 35 cm.

Catch limitation

• A total of 10 fish may be kept with the exception of the species listed below.
• Sea trout/salmon: 1 per day.
• Zander/pike: 1 per day.
• Perch: 5 per day.
• A maximum of five sea trout/salmon may be kept per year and annual pass.
• We advise against C&R of sea trout/salmon at water temperatures above 18 degrees.
• We advise against keeping sea trout/salmon during January and February as these are rarely good food fish.

Prohibited periods and exempt fishing

• Fishing for salmon and trout is prohibited in zone 1 between September 15th and December 31st.
• During the period 15/9 to 31/12 there is a total fishing ban in zones 2–4.
• Fishing ban applies from 02:00 to 05:00
• Every year, an exemption is applied for to extend fishing in zones 2–4 from the County Administrative Board, which means that the fishing season in these areas may be extended to 14/10. Information about this will be updated on this page when a decision has been made by the County Administrative Board. In the event of possible exemption fishing, "exemption fishing card (15/9-14/10)", "day card all zones" and "day card zones 1, 2 and 4" are possible.
• If a catch report is not submitted during exempt fishing, the fisherman will not be able to buy more cards in the Nyköpingsån (done here at iFiske).

Local partners

At Clarion Collection Hotel Kompaniet, anglers can get a discounted breakfast offer. State, "I am an angler" at the reception to take advantage of the offer. The offer is valid weekdays between 6:30-9:30 and weekends between 7:00-10:00 and applies to:

• Coffee (incl. tea) and roll 75 SEK (you make your own roll from the breakfast buffet)
• Coffee (incl. toppings) and 2 rolls 95 SEK

Fishing equipment and accessories are available for purchase from Team Sportia Nyköping, which supports the activities of the Sportfiskarna.