Fishing

There are numerous opportunities available for fishing and these include salmon fishing, fishing for trout in rivers and lakes and fjord fishing (sea water). There are few activities which combine excitement and experiencing nature in a better way than fishing.

Salmon fishing

There are five salmon rivers in the area for which individuals can purchase fishing licenses. These are Strandaelva, Korsbrekkeelva (Hellesylt), Valldola, Eidsdalselva and Norddalselva. The statutory season for salmon fishing in our area runs from 15 June to 31 August, with the exception of Korsbrekkeelva where the season runs from 1 June to 31st August. In addition to the local fishing license you have to pay a state fishing fee if you are over 18 years old.

Trout fishing in rivers and lakes

There is considerable choice and scope for trout fishing, ranging from easily accessible rivers and lakes in the lowlands to walking for several days in the highlands with your fishing rod for company. Fishing for trout in rivers and lakes which do not contain salmon or sea trout is free for people under the age of 16 - there is not even any state fee to pay. But for people over 16 years you need to buy a local fishing license which cost approx. NOK 50 per day or discounted licenses for a weekend, week or a whole year.

Fjord fishing is free

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.

There are several camping and chalet sites which also hire out boats to their guests. Fjord fishing is available throughout the year. Minimum sizes have been introduced for species such as cod and haddock. Cod smaller than 40 cm and haddock under 31 cm must be released again, provided that the fish has not been seriously injured while being caught. We would like to point out that tourists are permitted to take up to 15 kg of fish and one (whole) trophy fish out of the country. Freshwater fish such as salmon, trout and char are exempt from the 15 kg limit.

See Guidelines for recreational sea fishing in Norway.

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Guided Fjord Fishing tour

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Geirangerfjordservice AS
Touristinformation Geiranger
6216 Geiranger

Join us for a fishing trip on one of the world’s most beautiful fjords. Enjoy the spectacular scenery around you as our captain takes you to the best fishing spots. Come aboard of the fishing boat "Sea Ranger", , for your Norwegian fishing…

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Øvstestølen and surroundings

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6210 Valldal

An area with beautiful scenery (42 sq km) just south of Trollstigen. 5 good lakes (Meidalskoppen, Slettvikvatnet, Slufsekoppen, Veslelangdalsvatna) for trout fishing and about 35 km with trout rivers. All lakes are cultivated and there are no other…

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Fishing in Tafjordfjella

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6213 Tafjord

A common fishing permit has been issued for Tafjordfjell that covers all lakes and rivers in the about 150 km2 large area except the lake Onilsavatnet.
The following lakes and watercourses are included in the permit:
Kaldhusvassdraget with…

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Salmon fishing in Norddalselva (Storelva)

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6214 Norddal

Fishing season: 15.06–15.08
The river is divided into 2 zones with 2 rods per zone. Stretch with salmon approximately 2,5 km. The river is open most days for fishing from 05.00-11.00 hours and 17.00-23.00 hours. Tuesdays 17.00-23.00 only.…

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Salmon fishing in Eidsdalselva

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6215 Eidsdal

Fishing season: 15.06–15.08

The river is divided into 3 zones with 4 rods per zone. Stretch with salmon approximately 6 km. The river is protected daily from 12.00-17.00 hours and 23.00-06.00 hours. From Sunday to Monday the river is…

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Skagedalsvatnet

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6216 Geiranger

Skagedalsvatnet is at 1089 m above sea level. To reach the lake it is possible to walk from Homlong via Homlongssetra to Skagedalssætra, then from there up to the lake. Alternatively, it is possible to walk to Skageflå and then to Homlongsætra and…

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Flydalsvatnet

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6216 Geiranger

This permit in Geiranger covers Flydalsvatnet (1084 m above sea level) and the river in Flydalen. Price: NOK 75/day.
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- Available from the farmhouses in Flydal.

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Geiranger East

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6216 Geiranger

This fishing zone includes Djupvatnet, Kolbeinvatnet, Fremste Viavatnet and all the lakes in Djupdalen.

Permitted fishing equipment: Rod and otter.
Fishing lisence:

- Dalen Gaard Familiecamping +47 90 87 74 60

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Fishing in Hellesylt

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6218 Hellesylt

For the whole Hellesylt (Sunnylven) area there is a common fishing permit, that includes all rivers and lakes, except the salmon rivers.

Fishing permit:
- COOP Sunnylven in Hellesylt
- Box by the lakes

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Dyrdalen

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6214 Norddal

Fishing licences can be purchased for the lakes Storvatnet, Litlevatnet and Litleøvstedalsvatnet included the river Dyrdøla. A toll road leads you from Hatlestad to Rellingsætra (fee NOK 40,-). 2 hours walk from here to the lakes in gentle terrain…

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