Illern Fishing waters

The lake is located in the Illern nature reserve east of central Tranås. As the lake is in the middle of the nature reserve, the water is clear and rich in animal life. The beach consists mostly of stones and gravel and Illern has a moderate spread of reeds. You need a fishing licence to fish in Illern, which you can buy at the retailers below.

Fishing licences: Tranås Direkt/Tranås Turistbyrå, Storgatan 22, +46 (0)140-687 90. Campingreceptionen, Hättebaden (June to August) +46 (0)140-174 82. Krister Rydholm, Mada, +46 (0)140-610 03 or +46 (0)70-698 47 60 Göran Johansson, Hårkrankeryd, +46 (0)140-630 14.

Price: Day licence SEK 20, weekly pass SEK 50, annual licence SEK 200, ice fishing licence SEK 50/day for 10 sessions, school classes SEK 50/day, outdoor day SEK 200

Boat rental: Members of the Tranås Sportfishing Association can rent a boat through: Statoil, Mjölbyvägen, +46 (0)140-149 03. Price SEK 20/day.

Fish species: Plenty of pike, also perch, roach, bream, and rudd.

Restrictions: Total fishing ban 15 July to 20 August due to crayfish fishing.

Depth/area:

Average depth: 3–5 m

Maximum depth: 7 m

Area: 0.45 km²

Height above sea level: 198.5 m