Hunting and fishing are not included in the right of public access. However, the right of public access is very important because it makes it possible to access hunting grounds and fishing waters. Although fishing is not included in the right of public access, you can fish freely with rods and certain other hand-held equipment along the Swedish coast and in Sweden's five largest lakes: Vänern, Vättern, Mälaren, Hjälmaren and Storsjön. Fishing in other waters requires a fishing license or other permit.

Things to consider:

• Always find out what the rules are where you want to fish.
• Take your trash home, including lines and hooks.
• Do not disturb plant and animal life.
• Keep your distance from residential buildings, the right of public access does not apply within the domestic peace zone.
• The right of public access does not apply to arable land or other land that may be damaged, such as plantations.
• If you travel on water, show consideration by not disturbing the surroundings with unnecessary noise or high waves.
• Loading a boat with a tow truck or trailer is not included in the right of public access and requires the landowner's permission.
• Driving a motorized vehicle on ice is not covered by the right of public access.
• In protected areas there are special regulations - always check what applies to the area you intend to visit.

Read more about the right of public access

The right of public access works if we take responsibility for assessing what is appropriate to do here and now. If we all know how to act in nature at different activities, times of year and in different places, it is easy to do the right thing. Follow the link to Naturvårdsverket.se to read more.