Gone fishing!

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 catching them. 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

Read more about these highlighted places and attractions in The Stavanger region.

Bjerkreimselva

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.

Salmon fishing in Soknaelva river

Try your luck with your feet on solid ground, you could try the Sokna salmon river!

Figgjo River

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

Read more about these highlighted places and attractions in The Stavanger region.

Stavanger: 5-Hour Fishing Trip with Equipment and Guide

Adventures in Norway offers an unforgettable fishing trip from Stavanger where you enjoy a day at sea in Randaberg or Sirevåg.

Rent outdoor equipment - frilager

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 trip with Lysetur from Stavanger

Go on a local fishing trip with Lysetur in an authentic 31-foot fishing boat, just like recreational Norwegian fishermen do.

Fisketur ved Bjerkreimselva — © Alf S. Ognedal

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.

Fishing license for Rv. 504 Fiskje

Guided fishing trips and equipment for hire

Read more about these highlighted places and attractions in The Stavanger region.

Fishing trip with Lysetur from Stavanger

Go on a local fishing trip with Lysetur in an authentic 31-foot fishing boat, just like recreational Norwegian fishermen do.

Stavanger: 5-Hour Fishing Trip with Equipment and Guide

Adventures in Norway offers an unforgettable fishing trip from Stavanger where you enjoy a day at sea in Randaberg or Sirevåg.

Rent outdoor equipment - frilager

Boat trip at the Ørsdalsvatnet lake

The largest lake in Bjerkreim municipality is this 17-kilometre-long lake; Ørsdalsvatnet. The lake and surrounding nature can best be experienced by going on a boat trip with M/K Ørsdølen on Sundays in summer.