Last year at this time we did a super intensive drive up to Norway and checked out some boulders and sports routes along the way, slept in a tent and such.
This year that was not in the cards, so we did the next best thing, we went fishing ;)
There are some few things you need to know if you intend to go fishing in Scandinavia. The rules are different in for example Denmark versus Sweden, the latter being a bit more liberal. Denmark has quite a long coast line in need of constant work and up-keeping which is why you need to pay a fee if you intend to do some fishing. The same goes for fresh water fishing. Many areas are also rented by different fishing clubs, meaning you can't fish there unless you're a member.
Sweden on the other hand has free fishing with a rod along the coast line. If you want to fish along rivers and lakes you need a fishing permit. You can get more info on the rules of those online HERE.
Trout
Fishing along the coast does include some important rules though. Along the southern coast it is not allowed to fish
trout from the 15th of September to the 31st of December. Along the west coast the trout prohibition is not lifted until the 1st of April.
Size also matters. The smallest trout allowed is 45 cm in the west and 50 cm in the south.
Mackerel
These fish arrive at the west coast during May-June and stick around until August, which is when they move farther away from land until they go to wherever they spend winter time. Most people fish these from boats, but you can catch them from land too, although you need to get a little bit lucky, since mackerel never stay put, they are in constant movement between surface and bottom, looking for something to eat. If you're on a boat you can use several fishing rods and try your luck at different depths simultaneously. Where to go and when depends on time of day and weather. A tip is looking for information from other fishers around.
There are loads of good spots along the coast line. We've mostly been to the beautiful west coast rocky areas. During summer the rocks get warm in the sunshine and even though it might get windy you can keep warm sitting in a nook between a couple of boulders. These pictures are from the island Hönö.When the water is warm enough it is also a superb place for swimming and snorkeling.
Hönö is also a good climbing destination for those who like bouldering. Bring your crash pad and prepare to experience hundreds of boulders in all grades.
