Spate · Mixed · Småland

Emån

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Emån is one of Sweden's most famous fly-fishing rivers with a strong dual reputation for both Atlantic salmon and world-class brown trout.

Species

Closed season

Season reopens 1 June. File this water for the right month.

Closed — confidence not applicable today.
Water temperature for atlantic salmon
Cool — slow
6°C est.ideal 10–14°C
0°14°28°
Why this score · for atlantic salmon
  • Temperature2530% weight
  • Flow4525% weight
  • Clarity9520% weight
  • Feeding Time1015% weight
  • Pressure8510% weight
Conditions
Level
Dry recently
No gauge reading
Water temp
6.4°C
Estimated
Clarity
Clear
Air temp
6°C
Wind
S 6 km/h
Light breeze
Pressure
1007 hPa
Rain · 48h
0.0 mm
No meaningful rain
Rain · ahead
0.0 mm
No meaningful rain · next 48h

Live readings — water temperature is an estimate where the gauge does not record it.

How to fish it · for atlantic salmon
When
Morning into early afternoon.
Where
Pool tails, steadier runs, and any water with pace.
Method
Fish a sensible line-and-fly combination for the height and pace of water.
Kit
13 ft #8/9 double-hander in spate, 10 ft #8 single in low water. Floating line plus a fast-sink tip. 12–15 lb fluoro tippet.
Through the year
0–3 scale · May highlighted
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Salmon runRun
1
2
1
Trout seasonSeason
1
2
2
2
2
1
March BrownHatch
2
3
2
GrannomHatch
2
2
Large StoneflyHatch
2
3
2
Yellow SallyHatch
2
3
2

Numbers are intensity 0 (none) to 3 (peak) — a guide, not a guarantee.

Gallery · 1
  1. Terrain map of the venue
    Terrain map
Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
  • Salmon fee and local iFiske permit required
  • Known for large brown trout — excellent technical fly-fishing river.
Directions
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About this water

Emån is one of Sweden's most famous fly-fishing rivers with a strong dual reputation for both Atlantic salmon and world-class brown trout. The river flows through scenic Småland terrain and is known for record-sized trout and consistent salmon runs. Technical fly fishing with clear water and good insect activity. Mix of private and public beats. Both salmon and trout fishing from June through September. Fiskekort from iFiske.

  • Mixed
Seasons & zones
  • Salmon1 June → 31 August
  • Trout15 April → 30 September

Sea trout: Variable seasonal (2026)