Mörrums Kronolaxfiske

The fishing for Atlantic salmon and sea trout in the Mörrum River has long been regarded as among the most renowned and sought-after in Sweden. The fishing and nature experiences offered by Mörrums Kronolaxfiske are well known throughout Europe.

This river is also the most important spawning river in Sweden for Baltic salmon, a resource that Mörrums Kronolaxfiske has carefully managed for many years. In recent decades, forward-looking fisheries management has also made it possible to maintain sustainable recreational fishing based on naturally reproducing salmon stocks.

Mörrums Kronolaxfiske is passed by walkers on the “Laxaleden” and the “Pilgrimsvägen”, by cyclists on the “Sydostleden”, and by paddlers travelling along “ARK56”.

In addition, Mörrum railway station is within walking distance of both cottages and the campsite. This makes the area an ideal starting point for discovering and experiencing the Mörrum River valley.

In earlier times, a ljuster (a traditional multi-pronged spear) was used to catch salmon in the Mörrum River. Over time, other fishing methods were introduced, including salmon traps, landing nets, seine nets and eel pots. These methods remained in use until the 1960s and can now be seen in the exhibition at “Laxens Hus”.

Today, all commercial salmon fishing has ceased, but the historic fixed fishing sites at “Kungsforsen” can still be experienced, including from the cultural heritage buildings “Håvstugan” and “Laxagården”, which have now been converted into comfortable accommodation.

On 11 May each year, the tradition of hauling a seine net is carried out in the old way – a living cultural heritage. All other fishing today takes place as recreational angling.

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Fishing

Culture