Guided Fishing Trips
Join me on a fully equipped, all seasons, trolling boat, using the latest techniques and equipment. With guided fishing trips, I take you to prime fishing spots for a relaxing and fun day out on the Swedish water.
The boat can accommodate 6 guests during summer and 4 in winter. Overnight stays can be arranged.
Fishing Trips Include:
- Guide with local knowledge: With guided fishing, you will benefit from my local experience and learn Scandinavian fishing techniques.
- Licensed Skipper: As your skipper, I will ensure a safe fishing experience. My boat is outfitted with the newest safety equipment, enabling us to fish in diverse weather conditions.
- Diverse Catches: From perch, zander and pike to salmon, char, and trout. Take a look at the gallery to get an impression.
- Choose Your Time: Morning, evening or a time of your choosing.
- Comfortable Boat: My boat is suitable for year round fishing in diverse weather conditions. The boat is well maintained, it has a small rest-room, kitchen, fridge and other amenities for comfort and safety during our trip. Find more information on homepage.
- Onboard Refreshments: Onboard are soda's, coffee and tea.
- Safety Equipment: Commercial License (Fartygsbefäl 8). Onboard I have life-jackets, fire extinguisher, MOB ropes, first-aid kit, AIS, DSC, VHF and more.
Fishing Spots
Lake Bolmen
Discover fishing in Lake Bolmen, a Swedish water teeming with diverse species of fish, from perch to pike and zander. This lake is well known for a large zander population. Also pike fishing here is popular and fishes over a meter are caught regularly.
- Size and Depth: Lake Bolmen is the tenth largest lake in Sweden, covering an area of approximately 184 square kilometers (71 square miles). Its maximum depth is about 37 meters (121 feet).
- Islands: The lake is dotted with around 365 islands, one for every day of the year.
- Water Quality: Bolmens water is very good, fish caught here are in excellent condition.
My approach utilises a blend of tried-and-true techniques: spin-fishing, trolling and jigging.
(For guests that are planning to go fishing on lake Bolmen with a private boat, I recommend booking a fishing trip or a short boat tour, to learn more about navigating this lake.)
Lake Vättern
Fishing on Lake Vättern is more than just a sport; it's an experience. As Europe's 4th largest lake, filled with a variety of large fish, set against a backdrop of pristine nature and crystal clear waters, makes fishing here a special and rewarding experience.
The lake is home to several species of salmon, including the Gullspång & Klarälven lax. But the Gullspång salmon stands out, holding the title of the world's largest inland Salmon species. Beyond salmon, the lake has trout, Vättern pike that can weigh in at 20+ kilos, pike-perch (zander), perch, and the arctic char.
Our trip typically begins at Hästholmen's harbour, a renowned hub for anglers from across Sweden, Scandinavia, and even further afield. The lake's southern rocky shores are famed as one of Vättern's prime salmon fishing spots, drawing enthusiasts throughout the year.
Main Fishing Technique
On Bolmen, my approach is methodical: we deploy up to 4 rods at varying depths, making use of downriggers and side-planers to optimize our chances. Depending on the season or customer request, I can offer vertical fishing and spin-fishing as well.
When we fish on Vättern, the fishing intensifies. Here, we employ as many as 10 rods, each set at different depths, and baited with fresh, specialized baits. This isn't just any trolling; it's the Scandinavian Trolling technique. Besides generally good results, trolling offers another advantage: it allows us to cover large area's.
Multi-Day Adventures
It's not just about single day fishing trips. With me, you can dive into fishing holidays that include multi-day fishing expeditions, accommodations, and all the essentials for a relaxing and successful fishing getaway.
Fishing holiday example: book a holiday with a cabin or holiday house at Bolmens Camping, or come with a camper or campervan. On the first day, you can book a fishing trip with me as your guide. I will teach you how the lake works, including both fishing and navigating the waters. After that, you can explore the lake with your own boat or a rental from the campsite.
Another possibility is to rent accommodations through AirBnB around Lake Bolmen or Vättern and book multiple days of fishing with me as your dedicated fishing guide. By booking multiple days, I will provide you with a package deal tailored for your planned holiday.
