Where can I fish in Lofoten?

There are enough pollack, cod and mackerel all around Lofoten. A good starting point is to orientate you on jetties or harbor walls. The waters are usually quite deep and the chance of larger fish 5 kg + increases rapidly. A great spot is e.g. the pier in Kabelvåg.

Are you allowed to fish in Norway?

You are very welcome to fish in Norwegian sea waters, provided that you follow these simple rules: Use hand held tackle only (Species that you can only catch legally with other gear than handheld tackle is prohibited to fish.)

Can you live in Lofoten Islands?

Lofoten is one of the most popular bucket list destinations for travellers, but very few people actually live there. One of those lucky few is American photographer Cody Duncan, who makes a living leading photo tours, selling ebooks, and taking photos.

Who owns the Lofoten Islands?

Norway
Lofoten

Geography
Major islands	Austvågøy, Vestvågøy, Flakstadøy, Moskenesøy, Værøy, Røst
Area	1,227 km2 (474 sq mi)
Administration
Norway

What is Lofoten known for?

Located 800 miles from Oslo and 95 miles north of the Arctic Circle, the Lofoten archipelago is known for its remote, rugged beauty. Painters and authors have long drawn inspiration from the islands, which make appearances in many Norwegian paintings and the work of Jules Verne.

What fish can be caught in Norway?

Species

• Cod (torsk) The most common of the Norwegian fish species.
• Flounder (skrubbe) and other flatfish. Mostly found in Southern Norway, but also all along the rest of the coast.
• Haddock (hyse/kolje)
• Mackerel (makrell)
• Halibut (kveite)
• Wolffish (steinbit)
• Sea trout (sjøørret)
• Coalfish, saithe (sei)

Do fjords have fish?

The fjords contain sea water so there are many different species of fish living there. The most common species are coalfish, cod, haddock, pollack, tusk, mackerel and redfish. You can fish from the shore or hire a boat. Fjord fishing is available throughout the year.

Is Lofoten worth visiting?

Lofoten is a mecca for hiking, climbing, fishing, kayaking, skiing, Arctic surfing (in the summer AND winter), and cycling. The tourism scene there has a very young vibe, with lots of budget accommodation, and even the luxury accommodation markets itself towards adventure seekers.

Can you see Northern Lights in Lofoten Islands?

Lofoten is located in the middle of the Northern Lights Oval Low northern lights activity usually stays north of the archipelago, but is visible as long as there is clear weather in the direction it occurs. Lofoten’s location and lines of sight allow us to see the Northern Lights in all directions.

Are there fish in the fjords?

The fjords contain sea water so there are many different species of fish living there. The most common species are coalfish, cod, haddock, pollack, tusk, mackerel and redfish.

What fish is caught in Norway?

Norway is rich in fishing waters with ocean, fjords, lakes, and rivers glittering below the mountain peaks. Trout, perch, and pike are the most common freshwater fish species here while cod, pollock, mackerel, haddock, and halibut are all found in our saltwater fishing…

Who is the best fisherman on the Lofoten Islands?

Lets Go Fishing Lofoten AS Was a wonderful way to end our trip, and huge thanks to Michal for all the information and fishing tips he gave us! 6. No problem Sportfishing Our captain Nigel was very helpful, he knew exactly where the fish was and taught us alot of fishing tricks.

What’s the best way to fish in Lofoten?

Our winter fishing includes 4-hours sea fishing with line wheel and/or sea fishing rod. Lofoten fishing with Go2Lofoten – 100% Local family business! 2019-03-06 Join local fishermen from the family business Go2Lofoten out on the legendary Lofoten Cod fishery! 2017-07-26 This can be you – We take you where the fish are!

Is it possible to catch halibut on Lofoten island?

Boat fishing is not for everyone and with that in mind, we have worked hard to bring you something different. This exclusive shore fishing destination in Lofoten Island Norway will give you the opportunity to catch one of the many sizeable Halibut which frequent these waters well within casting distance.

When to go shore fishing on the Lofoten Islands?

The shore fishing on Lofoten offers a huge variety of species. February and March are phenomenal months to try and target a very big Halibut from the shore as they come in close from the deep water, you will also find a wide variety of other species including big Cod and Plaice.