Unofficial World Trolling Championships - Säffle Trophy June 26-27

Reserve day: June 28.

Organizer: Säffle Trolling Club.

Location: Start & finish Ekenäs Säffle Municipality.

Registration is done via FISHY.nu. The deadline for registration is 19/6.

Registration fee: 1500: - (Refund of 1000: - if the competition is cancelled, the rest goes to smolt).

Participants: 80+

Timetable & Logistics

Captain's meeting: 06:30–06:50 at the terrace at Ekenäs Camping.

Start & Finish: Ekenäs Camping.

Friday 08:00–17:00 via launch boat (VHF communication).

Saturday 08:00-17:00 via launch boat (VHF communication).

Boat inspection: 2 inspections per 40 boats. (information can be found under rules).

A referee boat will be available for random checks on the lake.

Judges: 2 participants + 3 from the competition management and 1 person referee boat.

Your start envelope with competition information can be picked up from the competition secretariat from 6:00 AM. For those of you arriving by sea, please contact the Port Manager before taking a berth. 

Prices & Rules

Biggest salmon/trout (Day 1+2): SEK 50,000.

Total winnings (Day 1 + 2):

1st place: 50,000 SEK

2nd place: 20,000 SEK

3rd place: 10,000 SEK

Cash prizes, donated by sponsors.

4th-8th place (sponsored products).

Salmon/Trout closest to 5 kg 5000:- valid on both days (sponsorship prize donated by Team Bertan and Beason boats).

Any profit tax is paid by the team.

Number of participants: 80

Lake Vänern's fishing rules apply Fishing rules in Lake Vänern.

For other rules, see separate appendix “Competition rules Unofficial World Trolling Championship Vildmarken Säffle Trophy”.                                                                   

Trophy and Hiking Prize (Presented by Sillerud Carwing)

Fish Handling & Weighing

Fish are left at the designated location with a starting tag attached to the bag.

Weigh-in starts at approximately 5:30 PM. The competition badge must be hung on the board no later than 5:30 PM. 

The appeal regarding weight must be made no later than 10 minutes after the weigh-in to the competition management/judge. The largest fish will be checked by the judge at the weigh-in. A fee of 1500 SEK will be charged for protesting weight.

Cleaning room and freezing facilities are available.

Those who want to donate their fish to charity should speak to those responsible at the competition secretariat.

On Saturday, a fish auction will be held where the surplus will go to the Swedish Childhood Cancer Foundation 50% Smolt Release 50%.

Infrastructure & Facilities

Port managers will be available on site or by phone for questions. (Map is attached and on our social media in the future).

The possibility of electricity on the piers is available in limited supply for a fee, contact the port manager.

Toilets and showers are available in the port areas. (Map is attached).

There is a marine gas station in the harbor area (petrol and diesel). (Map is attached).

Parking is available adjacent to the port areas, both for trailers and other vehicles. (Map is attached.)

Media

FishEco will provide media coverage of the event with various reports and interviews on social media. The following is planned: live broadcast of the captain's meeting, the start, shorter live broadcasts from several boats, submission of fish, weigh-in and interviews, etc.

Other media such as TV and newspapers will conduct reports and interviews before, during and after the competition.

Accommodation & Food

Ekenäs Guest Harbour & Camping

Book a cabin or campsite.

Book buffet Thursday-Saturday.

Booked at: Booking@nullcampingekenas.se or 0533-803250

First Royal Hotel

Book a room, different room options. 

Book with Discount Code Säffle Trophy 2026.

Booked at: royal@nullfirsthotels.seor 053312660.

(Map is attached)

Duse Camping: Accommodation options cabins

Book with discount code Säffle Trophy.

Bookable at: 053310800 8-17. 

(Map is attached)

Villa Billerud: Accommodation options rooms

Book with Discount Code Säffle Trophy

Bookable at: 0533 33024

(Map is attached)

Day/Evening Activities & Exhibition

Planned lotteries Friday, Saturday with great prizes.

Saturday: Children's activities in fishing and outdoor activities, tip walk, fish pond and flea market, etc. in the area around Ekenäs Camping.

Fish auction: The fish from Friday's fishing will be auctioned off to the public, with 50% going to the Swedish Childhood Cancer Foundation and 50% to Smolt Stocking (donation of the fish is voluntary).

Saturday evening: After-fishing with raffle (donated prizes from sponsors) and entertainment, Ekenäs Camping restaurant.

Exhibitors: Fishing companies and sponsors will be on site from Friday to Saturday in the harbor area.

Collaborations (Associations & Organizations)

Säffle Sport Fishing Association, Trekroken (Grums Trolling), Ekenäs guest harbor and camping, 

Duse Udde, Villa Billerud,

Maritime Rescue, Police

County Administrative Board, Coast Guard

Rescue Service, Säffle Municipality, PRO Säffle department

Ekenäs Brewing Association, Night Rebels

Contact details for questions

Email: saffletrollingclub@nullgmail.com

Phone: 0724463486