Sports and outdoors
Gone fishing!
- Spring
Last updated 2024-07-09
If you are an eager angler, spring is a good time to come visit.
The fish in Norway generally eat less during winter when it’s cold, but with spring and higher temperatures, the fish tend to get more active and eat more, so you might have more luck in catching any, therefore fishing in spring is ideal in Norway.
Note: Fishing in the sea is free of charge, however, quotas do apply, as well as minimum sizes for nearly all fish. Fishing in rivers and lakes generally requires a fishing license.
Fishing spots
Fishing
Bjerkreimselva
Magma UNESCO Global Geopark
Bjerkreimselva is one of Rogaland's longest rivers. The river is a popular area for salmon fishing, and every year more than 7,000 salmon are fished here.
Fishing
Salmon fishing in Soknaelva river
Sogndalstrand
Try your luck with your feet on solid ground, you could try the Sokna salmon river!
Fishing
Figgjo River
Ålgård
The Figgjo river is temporarily closed for fishing (1/7/24) and opens partially from 11/7/24. The river is a popular sport fishing river and is one of Norway's biggest salmon rivers.
More fishing
Sport
Rent outdoor equipment - frilager
Sandnes
At Frilager.no, you will find nearly everything in terms of equipment for rent. If you are planning a tent trip, it is possible to rent equipment for cooking, accommodation, tents and transport. If you want to frolic in the water, they have fishing equipment, kayaks and canoes. If you lack clothing for the mountain hike or a map and compass, they also rent out this type of equipment.
Fishing
Fishing Stavanger - MS Rapp
Stavanger
Catch fish and amazing memories. Since the Viking Age, Norway has been a nation of sailors and fishermen. Saltwater flows through our veins and the right angling techniques have during the ages been genetically imprinted in our DNA. Fishing is both a way of life and a form of art for Norwegians.
Fishing
Fishing trip with Lysetur from Stavanger
Stavanger
Go on a local fishing trip with Lysetur in an authentic 31-foot fishing boat, just like recreational Norwegian fishermen do.
Rv. 504 Fiskje
The fishing zone called Rv. 504 Fiskje is possibly the best fishing area for trout or char in the Stavanger region. It's located between Bue (E39), Varhaug and Undheim. The 30-kilometre-long fishing zone is owned by 14 property owners.
The trout and char in the rivers vary in size from small fish to fish up to 500 grams. If you're on a lucky streak, you might pull up fish of 1-2 kilos.
You can buy fishing licences for a day, week or season.