Möckelns fish conservation area (Möckeln, Steningen, Såganässjön and others)

Möckeln is the biggest lake in Älmhult and ranges 16 km from north to south. In the northern parts the widest part is almost 7 km, in the middle and south parts about 1-1,5 km. The deepest part is 12 meters. In the area there are also several other lakes, such as Steningen and Såganässjön which are both popular spots for fishing, canoeing, nature camping and other activites. There are several parking places and boatramps available around the lake.

The lake is rich in species and you can for example find bass, northern pike, pike pearch, awl, brine, marrows, roach, ruffe, bleak, vendace, silver bream, carp bream and blue bream. Even the protected catfish appears.

The right of public access (allemansrätten) applies both on land and water but does not cover fishing. For fishing in Hängasjön you need a permit (fiskekort), which you can buy online through www.ifiske.se or at the tourist information office in the Älmhult municipal hall.

In some waters there are areas which are excluded from fishing, either temporary or permanently. Always make sure to look up what rules apply to the specific area you are interested in.

Good luck with the fish!