Fishing on Karmøy

There are many fishing opportunities on Karmøy, both in freshwater and saltwater. You can view a fishing map of Karmøy here.

Freshwater Fishing on Karmøy

Karmøy has many lakes, though not all of them are open for fishing. Please note that a fishing licence is required for most waters. Licences can be purchased from the following locations:

MX Sport in Kopervik

Basen Redskaper in Skudeneshavn

Salar Sportfiske

Via VIPPS number 629636 to Vest-Karmøy Grunneierlag

Fishing Waters on Karmøy:

South Karmøy: This area includes 40 lakes. Note: Hilleslandvatnet is not included in the scheme. Most lakes have trout, and at least two have pike. Fishing with a rod is permitted from 1 April to 15 September.

North Karmøy: Extending from Kopervik in the south to the airport in the north. Fishing licences are available for Fotvatnet, Slettevatnet, Rossavatnet, Storestemmen, Gåsavatnet, and Grodavatnet, with varying populations of trout.

Mainland Side and Fosen: This area covers eight lakes: Aksnesvatnet, Helgelandsvatnet, Vormedalsvatnet/Longavatnet, Tuastadvatnet, Litlavatnet, Øvre- og nedre Helgelandsvatn, and Tjolandsvatnet.

Saltwater Fishing on Karmøy

You can fish freely for saltwater species from land or boat all year round using a rod or hand line. Popular fishing spots include Åkra, Sandve, Visnes, Dalsnes, Blikshavn, and Lindøy.

Rules and Regulations for Fishing in Norway

Before you go fishing, make sure to check the current regulations. You can find useful information on the Directorate of Fisheries' website and the Norwegian Environment Agency's outdoor life pages.