Part of

Buttorp-Ljungafors fishing area
Svenljunga

Fishing in the main stem of Ätran

Enjoy 15 km of flowing water in Ätran's scenic valley between Sexdrega and Svenljunga. The eastern side is easily accessible from Route 154 between Sexdrega and Svenljunga as is the western side, via the road between Sexdrega and Ringestena. Fish for perch, bream, pike, burbot, roach, rudd, eel and trout.

Fishing in Ätran - Buttorps fors to Ljungaskog

There are several fishing reserves in the Hillared area. Ätran is divided into several different fishery conservation areas which are subject to different fishing licenses. Please note that separate fishing licenses are required for trout fishing!

Fishing Permits & Rules

Up-to-date prices and rules are available at The fishing estate’s website or on their page at ifiske.se.

This only applies to fishing in the main stem of Ätran. Children and adolescents under the age of 16 can fish for free, apart from in the rapids. Fishing is only permitted using hand-held equipment. Catching crayfish is prohibited! I is prohibited to fish in the rapids
Fishing within the following areas is not allowed:
• From residential land
• Cultivated land or fenced-off areas
• Areas can be exempted for nature conservation purposes and this is indicated by signs near the river.

All trout fishing is prohibited. Any trout caught must be handled with care and replaced.

There are separate fishing licenses available for fishing in the rapids, please see Projekt Ätranöring

Contact information

Svenljunga Turistinformation

Kinnagatan 2

51280 Svenljunga


Phone: +46 325 181 99


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