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Southern Norwegian Archipelago

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Southern Norwegian Archipelago

Norway 🇳🇴
World-class saltwater fly fishing in breathtaking surroundings

Often called the "Norwegian Riviera," this long and varied coastline offers incredible fly-fishing opportunities. With healthy wild fish stocks, few other anglers, and stunning natural beauty, it’s the perfect destination for saltwater fly fishing in idyllic settings.

Depending on the season, the crystal-clear waters of the Norwegian Riviera provide excellent sport. You can fish from the coast, a belly boat, a kayak, or a traditional boat. Thanks to the many islands, protected areas, and fjords, sheltered waters are always available if winds and waves are too strong.

Sea-Run Brown Trout

One of Scandinavia’s most prized sportfish for coastal fly anglers, the sea-run brown trout is a hard-fighting, spirited, and spectacular fish. As waters warm in late March after winter, these hungry trout become more active. They feed aggressively through summer, primarily at sunrise, sunset, or in low light. By autumn, they bulk up before winter, hunting shallow—often in the top 2 meters near shore. Stealth matters more than long casts here. A well-presented shrimp or baitfish fly along a beach or over a "leopard" bottom often attracts them, though getting a bite can be tricky!

Hard-Fighting Sea Bass

When summer brings warmer waters, sea bass, mackerel, and eager garfish become active. Sea bass can be elusive, but once found, they rarely refuse a well-presented fly—their strikes are explosive, and their fights thrilling. Mackerel and garfish, by contrast, are abundant along the coast, offering non-stop action when a shoal is nearby. These summer species respond well to tactics similar to those for sea trout, though bass particularly favor baitfish patterns.

A sea bass caught on the fly

Aggressive Pollack

Pollack are an underrated sportfish—aggressive, plentiful, and lightning-fast when hooked. In early summer, they stay deep due to cold water, requiring heavy flies and fast-sinking lines. As temperatures rise, they move into shallower depths.

Fly fishing for pollack in Norway

Stubborn Atlantic Cod

Last but not least, the Atlantic cod thrives in cold water, staying shallow in winter and retreating to deeper, cooler areas as spring warms the surface. They’re unfussy eaters, striking at anything resembling food. Don’t expect a high-speed fight—their resistance is more of a stubborn, heavy pull.

Cod might not be the first fish you think of catching on the fly. Maybe this photo will change your mind?

Species

While more species may be present, this page focuses on:

  • Atlantic Cod
  • Atlantic Halibut
  • Atlantic Mackerel
  • Brook Trout
  • Garfish
  • Haddock
  • Pollack
  • Sea Bass
  • Sea Trout

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The wild trout of Southern Norway

Hans Stephenson

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The Wild Trout of Southern Norway

Norway 🇳🇴
So much water, so much trout.

Lakes and rivers—large or small—are teeming with wild trout. The brown trout (Salmo trutta) is Norway’s most abundant freshwater fish, and Southern Norway is no exception. While brown trout dominate most waterways, they often share their habitat with other salmonids, including the American brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis), Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus), and common whitefish (Coregonas lavaretus). In the River Otra catchment area, anglers can also encounter two unique species: the Bleka, a relic landlocked Atlantic salmon from the last ice age, and the Otra’s "marble trout," a morph of the native brown trout with distinctive Balkan marble trout markings.

A Land of Water and Wild Fish

One of Norway’s most striking features is its abundance of water. From tiny streams to vast lakes and mighty rivers, nearly every body of water hosts wild brown trout. Southern Norway is no different—here, the combination of pristine landscapes and thriving salmonids creates an angler’s paradise.

A Diverse Fishery

The wild trout of Southern Norway

The mix of salmonid species offers a thrilling fishing experience amid breathtaking scenery. While Southern Norway’s trout are relatively small by Norwegian standards—due to the region’s low-pH, limestone-free waters—patience and skill can still yield impressive catches. Though most trout weigh under 1 kg, specimens exceeding 4–6 kg are caught annually.

Feeding Habits and Fly Fishing

Trout can be selective feeders, but locating them usually guarantees action. While they often rise to surface insects, only about 10% of their feeding occurs at the surface. Subsurface tactics are typically more productive, though a well-presented dry fly—like a skittering caddis—can trigger explosive strikes.

A Fly Fisher’s Dream Destination

With its proximity to mainland Europe, minimal fishing pressure, abundant wild trout populations, and diverse waterways, Southern Norway is a premier destination for fly fishers.

Species Spotlight

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  • Arctic Char
  • Brook Trout
  • Brown Trout

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Salmon on the River Tay

Hans Stephenson

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Salmon on the River Tay
United Kingdom | Scotland’s Largest Salmon River

The River Tay, Scotland’s largest salmon river, is renowned for its big fish. Thanks to its unique, loch-fed headwater catchment, the Tay offers the most reliable and consistently stable fishing conditions in Scotland.

The salmon fishing season runs from 15th January to 15th October, with the best periods being March–May (Spring) and September–October (Autumn).

Our guided River Tay salmon fishing service includes:

    Salmon on the River Tay

  • Permits (licenses)
  • Professional guide
  • Tactical fine-tuning
  • All necessary salmon fishing equipment

We also provide seasonal salmon fly patterns tailored to prevailing water and temperature conditions.

Fish Species
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  • Atlantic Salmon

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Bornholm Island

Hans Stephenson

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Bornholm Island

Bornholm Island, Denmark

Rocky Shores & Sea Trout Dreams

Known as the "Sunshine Island," Bornholm is a premier fly-fishing destination in the Baltic Sea. Its rugged shorelines, sandy beaches, and crystal-clear waters create an angler’s paradise, promising unforgettable catches.

The most sought-after prize here is the sea trout—renowned for its strength, acrobatic leaps, and elusive nature, offering a thrilling challenge for anglers of all skill levels. During spring, garfish are also abundant.

Recommended Fly Patterns:

  • Sea Trout: Magnus, Pattegrisen, Copperbomber
  • Garfish: Small baitfish imitations or flashy streamers (retrieved quickly)

Other Potential Catches:
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  • Atlantic Cod
  • Atlantic Halibut
  • Atlantic Mackerel
  • Pollack
  • Sea Bass

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