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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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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Double & Single Kayak Rental

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Gågata 10
6216 Geiranger

Rent a Kayak and enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Geirangerfjord! This is a great opportunity to explore the UNESCO World Heritage area from a very special perspective. You can stop on your way to admire the amazing landscape and to take…

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Common lands, Norddal

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In Norddal municipality there is 163,3 km² of common Crown land for which fishing licences are sold. The Crown land is part of the Valldal and tafjord mountains. These areas are found at altitudes from about 1000 till 1999 m.a.s.l., and include 15…

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Boat hire - Active Geiranger

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Active Geiranger
Ørnevegen 190
6216 Geiranger

Rent your own motor boat and explore the Geirangerfjorden. Fishing is also a good combination. We have boats from 10HP - 25HP. You do not need any licence and instructions will be given. Please take a look at our web site for more information and…

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Geiranger Kayak Center - guided trips & rental

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Homlong Geiranger
6216 Geiranger

Experience Geirangerfjord from sea level with an experienced guide and a small group of kayakers.

The Seven Sisters Tour starts at Geiranger harbor and takes you to the spot on the Geiranger Fjord in between the majestic The "Seven Sister"…

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Kilstivatnet

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6215 Eidsdal

Idyllic, easily accessible lake, 15 min walk from Kilsti on private forest road. Make sure that gates are properly closed; there are lots of goats in the area. Do not seek contact with the goats, the young animals can easily get lost from the herd…

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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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Steindalen/Tjønne

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6210 Valldal

The area includes 5 trout lakes (Grøndalsvatnet, Steindalstjønna, Bjørneggtjønna, Grøndalstjønna and Heskotjønna) from 670 m.a.s.l. until 984 m.a.s.l. and about 8 km of trout river.<br><br>
To reach this area, turn off rv 63 to Grønningsæter.…

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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.
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- Dalen Gaard Familiecamping +47 90 87 74 60

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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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