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Sea fishing in Tromsø.
Photo: CH / VisitNorway.com
Photo: CH / VisitNorway.com
Tromsø.
Photo: CH / VisitNorway.com
Photo: CH / VisitNorway.com
Fishing in Norway
Fjord and sea fishing
A coastline longer than the equator and the sea brimming with record-sized cod, salmon, and halibut – Norway is a sea fishing paradise.
Practical sea fishing information
Find the facts you need about Norwegian sea fishing rules and regulations, and what types of fish you might get.
Fishing at the Atlantic Road
The Atlantic Road is beautiful and dramatic. But if you take a closer look, it has more to offer than just the amazing scenery.
Winter fishing
The colder the water, the bigger the fish. With fresh winter air and waters teeming with fish, Norway is a dream destination for ice fishing, fjord fishing, and deep-sea fishing.
Freshwater fishing
Norway offers top conditions for freshwater fishing and fly fishing. Here, you're spoilt for choice with secluded clear lakes, rivers, and streams teeming with fish.
Salmon fishing
Do you dream about fishing in some of the world's best and most iconic salmon rivers? Look to Norway – the kingdom of wild salmon – where angling in the wilderness is still as fun as when the Brits discovered the joys in the 1820s.
How to catch a fish
Norway’s lakes and rivers are prime spots for freshwater fishing, and it’s easier than you might think to learn how to fish and prepare your catch. Here are a few tips to get you started.
Go on a skrei adventure
A winter visit to Northern Norway is a must for anglers and gourmets alike. The Lofoten fishery is known as the largest cod fishery in the world.
Skrei - In cod we trust
Skrei is Norwegian cod at its best, and still the livelihood of many fishermen in Northern Norway. Fresh and dried skrei is one of Norway's most important export products.
The fish that built Lofoten
Even though the Arctic cod only shows up once a year, it has been paramount in shaping Lofoten as we know it today.
World cod fishing championship in Svolvær
Every year, the World cod fishing championship takes places in the waters outside of Svolvær. The competition is a celebration of the traditional fishing season in Lofoten – and an opportunity to reel in some true whoppers in spectacular Arctic surroundings.
First-class seafood
Around the world, millions of people are regularly enjoying seafood originating from the Norwegian coast. But nothing beats the taste and texture of a fish that has just been caught from the cold and clear waters.
Today’s catch
Almost immediately after it tosses and turns in the water, it’s ready to be served on your platter. In Northern Norway, they are totally hooked on the fresh delicacies of the sea.
Northern Norway: As fresh as it gets
Hungry for a taste of Arctic Norway? Here’s a serving of the region’s deliciously diverse culinary culture.
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