1. Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Fishing in Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Fishing in Svalbard is centered on cold-water, seasonal saltwater fishing in Arctic seas. Opportunities are remote and strongly shaped by regulations, weather, and local conditions.

Types of species in Svalbard and Jan Mayen

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Biggest catches in Svalbard and Jan Mayen

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Svalbard and Jan Mayen fishing reports

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Brown trout

Fuhrmeisterbreen

14 in · 1 lb

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Negribreen

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Common carp

Kvitøyjøkulen

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Arapaima

Chydeniusbreen

160 in · 200 lb

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Smooth hammerhead shark

Nordenskiöldbreen

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Sandbar shark

Lathambreen

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Chum salmon

Vestfjorden

38 in · 22 lb

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Atlantic cod

Longyearelva

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Antarcticbukta

157 in · 117 lb

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Russebanken

41 in · 13 lb

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FAQ about fishing in Svalbard and Jan Mayen

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

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Some of the most popular fishing spots in Svalbard and Jan Mayen include Pikebukta, Helsinkibreen, and Longyearelva. 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 Svalbard and Jan Mayen, see recent catches, and find out what's working near you.