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Fishing in Norway
8 species across 9 spots
Norway offers fishing across 9 spots with 8 species in marine, brackish, marine, marine, freshwater, brackish waters. Suitable for intermediate to expert anglers.
Best months: June to september, June to august, November to january, February to april
Top Spots
North Sea2 species
The North Sea off Norway's coast is renowned for its halibut fishing, with many deep-water locations.
Lofoten Islands1 species
Known for its crystal-clear waters and abundant cod population
Norway's Coastal Reefs1 species
Norway's rugged coastline is home to a healthy population of Pollack, particularly around coastal reefs.
8
Species
9
Spots
Species
8
Atlantic cod
Gadus morhua
marine, brackish
Lofoten IslandsSvalbard
Saithe
Pollachius virens
marine
Norway's Coastal Reefs
Atlantic halibut
Hippoglossus hippoglossus
marine
North Sea
Atlantic salmon
Salmo salar
marine, freshwater, brackish
Alta River
Anglerfish (Lophiidae)
Lophiidae family
Deep waters, typically 200-1000m depth
Norwegian Trench, Norway
Porbeagle
Lamna nasus
marine
Northern Norway
Pacific bluefin tuna
Thunnus orientalis
marine, brackish
North Sea
Orca
Orcinus orca
Open ocean, coastal areas
Norwegian FjordsTysfjord