Fishing in Norway is the opportunity to practice what anglers from all over the world have experienced since the early 1800’s in pursuit of big salmon and other game fish. 150,000 to 200,000 silvery Atlantic salmon are caught in Norwegian rivers every year.
Wild salmon is as highly prized today as it was before fish farming became so widespread along the Norwegian coast. Salmon fishing in rivers like the breathtaking Alta and the leisurely but potent pace of the Tana rivers in Finnmark, are famous for quality and abundance. There are over 450 productive salmon rivers in Norway.
Borselv, Karasjokka and Neiden are other good rivers for Salmon fishing. Farther south you will find other well-known rivers such as the Namsen and the Surna. In southern Norway salmon fishing is also good in the Lagen River in Vestfold.
There are few tastes that compare with the flavor of Norwegian Salmon. International chefs and gourmets who delight in its delicate color and fine texture devotedly appreciate this delicacy. Norway’s fresh wild salmon is only available for a few months of the year.
Salmon and trout fishing are subject to more restrictions than other species and some rivers that have low stocks are actually off-limit.