Winter fishing in Norway

Even summer guests like mackerel and hake hang around in some places well into October. In Central and Northern Norway, the autumn months offer good chances of catching giant saithe and halibut. In the middle of Norway and down south you have ample chances of catching some handsome ling.

Quiet, sunny autumn weather with double digit temperatures is not rare – the phenomenon called Indian summer can indeed be experienced sometimes in Norway, both in the south and in the north. In the north and at high altitudes, the first snow usually falls sometime in October. In many parts of Norway winter does not start until November. The change from autumn to winter lasts for a few weeks in the south and the middle of the country, whereas this transition often takes only a few days in the north.

The transformation from the warm and sparkling colours in the autumn to a magic winter wonderland is bound to make a long-lasting impression on visitors to the area.

Another advantage of spring and autumn is that anglers and travellers can book cabins, cottages and boats at shorter notice – a couple of months or even weeks in advance. In addition, rates are usually considerably lower than in the summer.