Spate · Mixed · Halland/Skåne

Lagan

Lagan terrain map
Terrain map

Lagan is Sweden's major southern salmon system on the border of Halland and Skåne, flowing into the Kattegat.

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
  • Temperature2230% weight
  • Flow4525% weight
  • Clarity9520% weight
  • Feeding Time1015% weight
  • Pressure8510% weight
Conditions
Level
Dry recently
No gauge reading
Water temp
6.2°C
Estimated
Clarity
Clear
Air temp
7°C
Wind
SW 10 km/h
Light breeze
Pressure
1008 hPa
Rain · 48h
0.0 mm
No meaningful rain
Rain · ahead
0.6 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
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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.

Permits & access
Permit required — see local rules.
  • Salmon fee and local iFiske permit required
  • Well-established system with diverse access models.
Directions
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About this water

Lagan is Sweden's major southern salmon system on the border of Halland and Skåne, flowing into the Kattegat. Large multi-sea-winter salmon and strong grilse runs characterize this productive river. Mix of private, association, and public beats. Established salmon tradition with responsive fly fishing. Clear water and good insect life. Fiskekort from iFiske.

  • Mixed
Seasons & zones
  • Salmon1 June → 31 August

Sea trout: Variable seasonal (2026)

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