Fishing

Most rivers and lakes are actively used for fishing, and often you need a fishing license. Check with private landowners for fishing permits. Fishing seasons vary from river to river, and you should check with local tourist offices for more information. It's important for all fishers to respect one another by not staying too long at one fishing spot. 

There are minimum sizes for almost all fishing types. Is the fish you catch too small; you must throw it back in. There are limitations as to how much fish you can bring back from Norway. Read more about fishing. Find out more about state fishing license and local fishing permits. 

Rivers Bjerkreimselva, Dirdalselva, Figgjoelva, Frafjordåna, Soknaelva and Suldalslågen are among the most popular fishing rivers. Suldalslågen is additionally popular for salmon safari and river expedition at Mo Laksegard. Bjerkreimselva flows into lake Ørsdalsvatnet that you can experience on the boat M/K Ørsdølen on Sundays during summer. 

Other popular areas for fishing of trout and char are found in Sirdal and at lakes rv. 504 Fiskje. They consist of lakes Hedlevatna, Husavatn, Kappatjern, Litlamos, Litlavatn, Mellomstrandsvatn, Oslandsvatn, Romavatn, Røyslandsvatn, Stevetjern and Storemos. 

Fishing in the sea is permitted without fishing permit along the entire coastline. You don't need a permit to fish in a fjord with a drop-line or fishing rod – even if you catch a salmon or trout. 

Fishing map - click to see the entire map