1. Norway

Fishing in Norway

Fishing in Norway includes saltwater fishing along the coastline as well as freshwater opportunities in rivers and lakes. Nearshore fishing targets a mix of coastal and reef species, while offshore trips often focus on pelagic fish such as tuna and mackerel depending on season and location.

Types of species in Norway

Trout
Trout
Cod
Cod
Pike
Pike
Perch
Perch
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Top fishing spots in Norway

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Ilsvåg

Rogaland, Norway

5.0
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Sandeidfjorden

Rogaland, Norway

5.0
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Vansjø

Ostfold, Norway

4.3
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Yrkefjorden

Rogaland, Norway

5.0
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Nappstraumen

Nordland, Norway

5.0
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Nessjøen

Hedmark county, Norway

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Jonsvatn

Sor-Trondelag, Norway

5.0
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Glomma

Akershus county, Norway

4.8
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Goksjø

Vestfold county, Norway

4.0
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Lonevåg

Hordaland, Norway

4.7
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Biggest catches in Norway

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Norway fishing reports

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Atlantic cod

Dalsvågen

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European perch

Mjøsa

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Northern pike

Øyeren

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Atlantic pollock

Moskenstraumen

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European perch

Glomma

12 in · 7 oz

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Northern pike

Gjersjøen

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Brown trout

Mjøsa

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Atlantic pollock

Saltstraumen

34 in · 13 lb 4 oz

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Atlantic pollock

Saltstraumen

38 in · 18 lb

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Northern pike

Gjersjøen

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FAQ about fishing in Norway

Some of the most popular species anglers target in Norway include Trout, Cod, and Pike. The best species often depend on season, water type, and location within the country.

For more detailed, real-time insights, the shows which species are being caught near you and what baits are working best across Norway.
Some of the most popular fishing spots in Norway include Ilsvåg, Sandeidfjorden, and Vansjø. Anglers across the country fish a wide range of waters, with opportunities varying by region and season.

With the , you can explore local hotspots anywhere in Norway, see recent catches, and find out what's working near you.
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Popular States in Norway
RogalandAust-Agder countyBuskerud countyVestfold countyFinnmarkHedmark countyHordalandMøre og RomsdalNordlandOppland countyOslo CountySogn og FjordaneSør-TrøndelagTelemark countyTromsVest-AgderØstfold county
Popular species in Norway
Brown troutAtlantic codNorthern pikeAtlantic mackerelEuropean perchAtlantic pollockPollackAtlantic halibutLake troutSea troutAtlantic salmonCommon lingBallan wrasseTuskMegrimGrey gurnardEuropean plaiceArctic charEuropean graylingWhitingHaddockCuckoo wrassePoor codZanderCommon dabExplore species
Popular fishing waters in Norway
IlsvågSandeidfjordenVansjøYrkefjordenNappstraumenNessjøenJonsvatnGlommaGoksjøLonevågSaltstraumenMjøsaDalsvågenRolfsfluaVisterfloMoskenstraumenNamsenMånaGjersjøenØyerenPopular Waters