Put and Take Sverige
Ice fishing in put and take
Ice fishing is winter put and take. When ice forms, some waters open for fishing through the ice, and then you jig Arctic char and rainbow trout through the hole. It is simple, social fishing — but it demands ice safety. This page gathers ice fishing in put and take: how you start, what you bring, safety, and where you fish.
Get started
The first session is its own job: permit, ice, drill and a place to sit. That is under the first ice-fishing trip. The packing list — rod, drill, ice picks, bucket and bait — under ice-fishing tackle. The drill, and how large a hole salmonids need, under ice drill.
Species under the ice
Arctic char under ice you usually fish deep, still, and with bait — see ice fishing for Arctic char. Rainbow trout often chase a balance jig higher in the water. Do not mix the two up.
Safe ice first
Ice is never completely safe, and no page can promise that it will hold. Never go out alone on uncertain ice, wear ice picks and carry a throw line, and check the ice yourself as you go. We do not judge ice conditions on any water — the responsibility is always yours. Read ice safety before you go out, every time. New ice and the end of the season: first ice and spring ice.
Baits and technique
Balance jig, small spoons and mormyshka are the classics, often with a bit of worm or shrimp on the hook. Rainbow trout can also take a small ice fly high in the water. Vary depth and jig style — short, soft lifts with a pause often work best.
Where you fish
Open the map and filter by method, or see the list of waters with ice fishing. Check that the water opens for ice fishing and buy the right permit from the seller — how that works. A map pin is not an ice report. If you are new to put and take, start with what put and take is.
FAQ
What tackle do I need for ice fishing?
An ice rod, an ice drill, a bucket to sit on and a few baits are enough to start. Add a disgorger, a net and warm clothes. On put-and-take water you usually fish Arctic char or rainbow trout, so bring a slightly heavier leader than for perch through the ice.
What bait do Arctic char and rainbow trout take through the ice?
Balance jig, small spoons and mormyshka are classics, often with a piece of worm or shrimp on the hook. Rainbow trout can also take a small ice fly high in the water. Vary depth and jig style until you find the fish — char often stands deep, rainbow can come high.
Is it safe to walk on the ice?
Ice is never completely safe. Never go out alone on uncertain ice, wear ice picks and carry a throw line, and check the thickness yourself. We do not judge ice on any water — that is on you. Read ice safety before you go.
Do all waters open for ice fishing?
No. Ice fishing is allowed only where the seller opens for it, and only when the ice actually holds. Some put-and-take waters sell special winter permits. Read the water page and the seller’s rules before you go.