Prices & Rules

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

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).

Number of participants: 150 + boats

Lake Vänern's fishing rules apply Fishing rules in Vänern

For other rules, see separate appendix ”Competition rules Unofficial World Trolling Championship Wilderness Säffle Trophy”. Trophy Hiking Prize (Presented by Sillerud Carwing)

Fish Handling & Weighing

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

When the fish is submitted, it is transported by trailer to the weigh-in, which takes place on the terrace of the First Royal Hotel in front of competitors and visitors.

The weigh-in starts immediately and the competitors do not have to be present if they do not want to, however, the competition tag must be hung on the board no later than 6:30 PM where the day's weight is signed and the catch report is submitted.

The fish is measured, the tail fin is cut and weighed. The weight is written on the bag and placed in starting groups. The appeal regarding the weight must be made no later than 10 minutes after the weigh-in has been completed 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 a protest regarding the weight.

A cleaning truck with x number of stations with water, lights and waste bags will be located near the terrace.

Those who want to donate their fish to charity should speak to the people responsible who will be on site at the cleaning truck after weighing has been completed.

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

Competition rules Unofficial World Trolling Championship Wilderness Säffle Trophy2026

● At least 2 people per team, at least must be over 18 years old. If there is a need to

If you change the crew, this must be approved by the race management before the start.

● VHF mandatory. Communication is via channel 72.

● VHF communication EMERGENCY channel 16

● A life jacket or flotation suit must be available for everyone in the crew.

● Boat controls will be carried out by 2 boats / 30 starters. The following will

checked: Lanterns, VHF, number of rods, life jackets/floating suits, that the start number and

advertising is mounted according to instructions as stated in the information in the starter envelope. Other

Storage spaces in the boat should also be checked to ensure that no fish

is hidden. If these criteria are not met, teams may be denied entry.

● An emergency rocket in the boat is a request, but not a requirement.

● Alcohol consumption prohibited during the competition period. This applies to all in

the crew and violation is punished with exclusion.

● Visual checks will be carried out by the race management. The Coast Guard will

to be on site in the area to conduct spot checks regarding drunkenness.

● Average wind speeds above 10 m/s mean that the competition may be cancelled or moved to be run in

limited geography depending on wind direction.

● 4 hours of effective competition time will be considered the competition's final result if the competition has to be interrupted or cancelled.

● Mashing is prohibited.

● Max 10 baits fishing at the same time per boat.

● A maximum of 10 rods may be on the boat. If more rods are found during inspection, the boat will be excluded from the competition.

● Pole parades and sledges with pennants are allowed.

● Fishing with dead bait fish is permitted if done using known methods.

● Transfer of fish between teams and outside competitors is prohibited.

● Max 6 Salmon/Trout may be weighed in / day. Minimum length 62 cm.

● Salmon/trout under 60 cm or with an adipose fin must be promptly and carefully released when caught – Lake Vänern's regular fishing regulations apply to fishing and maritime traffic and must be followed. Fishing rules in Lake Vänern

● Teams that violate the rules will be disqualified immediately.

● Any rule violations must be reported to the referee immediately so that action can be taken.

must be possible before the competition is over for the day or no later than 10 minutes after the weigh-in is over.

● Points calculation 20p / fish and 10 points / kg.

● If a competition is cancelled due to severe weather, or thunder/fog, the fish reported in the Fishy live app will be counted within 10 minutes of the cancellation.

If any team cancels the competition to go home, this must be reported to the competition management, and the start tags must also be hung up.

NOTE: All competition is at your own risk, which means: Each participant is responsible for their own safety, their boat, equipment and navigation during the competition. The participant must follow applicable maritime rules, speed regulations and ordinary requirements for good seamanship.

The organizer is not responsible for damage to persons, boats or equipment that occurs due to the participants' actions or lack of boat condition/safety.