Fishing in Norway
15 species across 17 spots
Norway offers fishing across 17 spots with 15 species in marine, marine, brackish, marine, freshwater, brackish waters. Suitable for beginner to expert anglers.
Top Spots
Rocky coastal reefs with strong currents attract abundant pollack, a favorite for both shore and boat anglers.
Picturesque islands with rich cod fishing opportunities
Svalbard’s main fjord, offering year‑round sub‑zero water and abundant prey, making it a bucket‑list destination for eelpout hunters.
15
Species
17
Spots
Species
15
Pollack
Pollachius pollachius
marine
Atlantic cod
Gadus morhua
marine, brackish
Canadian eelpout
Lycodes polaris
marine
Norwegian pollock
Theragra finnmarchica
Sea trout
Salmo trutta
marine, freshwater, brackish
Polar cod
Boreogadus saida
marine, brackish
Saithe
Pollachius virens
marine
Atlantic halibut
Hippoglossus hippoglossus
marine
Salvelinus gracillimus
Salvelinus gracillimus
freshwater
Atlantic salmon
Salmo salar
marine, freshwater, brackish
Anglerfish (Lophiidae)
Lophiidae family
Deep waters, typically 200-1000m depth
Coho salmon
Oncorhynchus kisutch
marine, freshwater, brackish
Porbeagle
Lamna nasus
marine
Lycenchelys rosea
Lycenchelys rosea
marine
Orca
Orcinus orca
Open ocean, coastal areas