Types of commercial fish. What kind of fish is caught in Arctic Norway?

When going fishing in Norway, it is important to know and distinguish between types of fish, the season for catching them, methods and type of gear for sea fishing. The more thorough the preparation, the easier and greater the catch will be. Fishing in Norway is possible all year round, but air and water temperatures greatly influence the habitats of fish species. And if, for example, herring can be caught in shallow fjords in the summer, then some species of marine fish can only be caught in the northern part of Norway in the winter season. Therefore, it is important and necessary to know the varieties of sea fish, to understand when it is best to go for them and what to take with you as equipment.

Types of sea fish in Norway

Halibut

Fishing place: off the coast of Norway, the Faroe Islands, the watershed with Greenland, the Denmark Strait, the Strait of David, the waters of Newfoundland.

When to catch: From December to April (spawning time, when the fish rise higher).

Fishing Features:

Halibut is a species of commercial sea fish that lives in the depths of Norwegian waters. Large individuals (weighing up to 300 kg, up to 3 meters long) live exclusively on the bottom of the sea, burying themselves in the sand. The habitat depth is at least 300 meters from the water surface. Smaller individuals live in coastal waters. The benefits of halibut cannot be overestimated. The liver of this type of sea fish contains high amounts of vitamins A and D, which are beneficial for the human body. The probability of catching a very large, trophy specimen is quite low. The fish grows slowly, so the process of catching this type of fish is strictly controlled by Norwegian authorities.

Catfish

Fishing place: Faroe Islands, North Sea.

When to catch: all year round. Spawning from July to September.

What to catch: live bait: mussels, shrimp.

Fishing Features:

This type of marine fish lives in waters with temperatures from 1 to 8 degrees at depths from 20 to 400 m. The average length of a catfish carcass is from 20 to 90 centimeters. You can find large individuals up to one and a half meters in size and weighing up to 100 kg. Catfish bite well on live bait, but you need to catch it very carefully. If the fish is not properly grasped during unhooking, the adult fish can dig into the fingers, leaving very deep wounds.

Cod

Fishing place: Atlantic Sea (northern part), Norwegian Sea.

When to catch: Depends on the type of cod. Spawning January-May off the coast of the Barents Sea, in Norway, capelin cod bites in April-July, coastal cod is fished all year round.

What to catch: live bait: capelin, sand lance, worm, crustaceans, echinoderms, mollusks, young cod.

Fishing Features:

In Norway, the cod fishery is very developed. It is found everywhere, and the catch volume and size depend on the type of fish. Atlantic cod can reach one and a half meters in size and weigh up to 45 kg. Average length – 70 cm, weight – 8 kg.

Coastal cod lives at the bottom of the sea. The most common type of sea fish in Norway is Arctic cod. Practically, throughout their entire lives, individuals live in the Barents Sea, in particular in the Lofoten Islands area.

The mower cod spends part of its life in migration, located in the Finnmark region. Coastal cod love the depths of the Norwegian Sea. Most often, large specimens are found at depths of more than 700 meters.

Saida

Fishing place: western and southern parts of Norway, spawning takes place in the Lofoten Islands.

When to catch: all year round.

What to catch: seine, fishing line with several hooks.

Fishing Features:

The pollock travels through the depths of the sea in flocks. The length of each individual can reach one meter. Pollock bites very well on bait; you can catch up to 5 fish at a time. Smaller fish live in coastal areas; at depths you can catch a trophy carcass up to 1.25 m in size.

Salmon

Fishing place: fresh water only

When to catch: all year round

What to catch: spoon

Fishing Features:

The length of one carcass can be one and a half meters, weight – 38-40 kilograms. The average size of the red fish variety is 70-80 centimeters weighing up to 10 kg.

Salmon lives in the depths of the seas and oceans, but only goes to freshwater zones to spawn. The carcass gains weight quickly - in 2 years the carcass reaches its full size.

In Norway, salmon and other types of red fish are deliberately farmed, so large catches are prohibited in the country, and fishing is carried out only under a license issued by regulatory authorities.

Angler

Fishing place: off the coast of Son og Fiorane and Møre og Romsdal

When to catch: all year round

What to catch: seabirds, red mullet, small sharks, conger eels.

Fishing Features:

Norwegians have adapted to catching monkfish with a net. It is possible to catch an adult on a hook, but this is quite difficult due to its large size. Fish loves depth. In the seas it lives at depths of up to 600 meters. And if you can catch such a beauty, then preparing it is not an easy task. The only edible part of sea fish is the tail. Moreover, the head with hundreds of sharp teeth makes up half of the entire length. At the same time, along the entire length of the back, the monkfish strives to prick the fisherman with sharp thin spines. To prepare monkfish, you need to get rid of the head (it is inedible) and remove the skin from the carcass. White, dense meat can be used to make steaks, as well as boil and fry pieces, making soups and other gourmet dishes.

Sea bass

Fishing place: all year round in the Barents Sea, in winter in the south of Vesteropen.

When to catch: all year round.

Fishing Features:

The length of sea bass can reach one meter and weight – 15 kg. Norway is home to several species of sea bass: regular, red and beaked. The fish lives at depths from 100 to 500 meters, some adult specimens dive to a depth of 1 km. Most often, perch is caught on a boat, which slowly moves along the surface of the water in fish habitats. Considering that perch migrates in the summer, you can catch quite a large number of them this way. The perch itself is quite slow and moves reluctantly. Therefore, catching a trophy carcass requires time and patience.

The following types of fish are also common in Norway: haddock, herring, turbot, flounder.

The abundance of various rivers and lakes, many islands and a winding, carved coast abutting the edge of the northern ice attract fishermen from all over the world to this country. Each of them comes here to try their luck and catch a huge fish, for example, salmon or halibut. After all, fishing in Norway is one of the best and most popular tourist attractions!

Features of fishing in Norway

When planning to spend your vacation in Norway, do not deny yourself the pleasure of fishing in these parts. Being a fisherman in Norway is a way of life for the local population and their main income. Fish is caught here in various ways: with a spinning rod and fishing rod, with an overlapping line, fishing, and from a boat near the rocks or from the shore it is allowed to use small nets or a small seine.

The warm Gulf Stream clears the coastal sea from winter ice from to , thanks to which fishing in Norway is accompanied by comfortable weather conditions. Warm waters are also attractive for fish. Here you can catch halibut, cod, catfish, sea bass, pollock, lura, merneke, haddock and other fish of record sizes. The largest halibut caught in the country weighed more than 180 kg!

Norway has very strict restrictions on industrial fishing, due to which populations of species are constantly growing in numbers. Any fishing trip in Norway ends with a happy photo with the long-awaited catch. Tourists come to Norway for fishing either on their own, by car, or by purchasing a tour.

Fishing in the sea

Before you go sea fishing, read the following facts:

Lake and river fishing

Freshwater fishing in Norway is on a personal and private basis in most cases. First of all, this means that permission must be obtained from the landowner on whose territory the river or reservoir is located. Norwegians who allow tourists to visit them charge a certain fee for fishing permission - fiskekort. Lake fishing in Norway is also possible in winter from a hole.

If you plan to fish for trout or salmon, you also need to register and pay a state fee: this applies to everyone over 16 years of age. Citizens under this age have the right to free fun only until August 20 and only in certain fresh water bodies where there are no trout or salmon. There is also a family tax in Norway, which applies to spouses and all children aged 16-18 years.

The world's most famous fishing rivers in Norway:

trout Glomma and Hemsilla;
powerful Suldan;
king salmon Namsen;
winding Beyar;
quiet Stjordal.

Every year about 150-200 thousand salmon are caught here. For example, in - this is Eastern Norway near - with fly fishing you can catch trout weighing up to 6 kg. When planning fishing during the season, it is recommended to reserve a fishing spot.

Seasonality of fishing

Sea fishing in Norway is year-round. For beginners, experienced fishermen recommend fishing in the fjords of Norway, since there are practically no currents or winds. The Fjordkusten area is an ideal place for fishing at any time of the year. And in the neighboring regions of Molde and Romsdal there is a constant abundance of fish diversity. During the calendar spring - in March, April and May - fishing along these coasts in Norway is especially comfortable.

It makes sense to prepare for the fishing season in Norway if you want to catch large salmon or trout. Large fish enter rivers to spawn only from June 1 to August 31. Occasionally, in some areas of Norway, fishing for red fish is possible in September. Lake trout fishing season runs from May to October, although fishing is permitted at any time.

Fishing tips and safety

Any fishing requires preparation, and Norway has its own rules and requirements:

Decide on your fishing location and gear, be sure to take warm, windproof clothes. Sudden weather changes in Norway are a common occurrence, and your holiday should not be overshadowed by anything.
Any equipment after fishing must be disinfected at special stations that are located at each reservoir.
It is prohibited to pour any liquids into bodies of water.
When choosing sea fishing, you must wear a life jacket.
Follow minimum fish size regulations: Norway has very strict environmental laws. For example, halibut fishing in Norway requires a minimum size of 80cm.
Each fisherman can take out from Norway one whole trophy fish and no more than 15 kg of other catch (fish or fillets). This does not apply to purchased products.
Catching eels and spiny sharks is prohibited by law in Norway.

All beginners are recommended to contact a fishing guide, who will guide you through fishing techniques and help you choose a place. There is also the possibility of group fishing on a classic longboat on the open sea. The ship's cook will be happy to cook your catch for lunch.

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Most often, fish from the cod family become trophies for anglers. Atlantic cod can be caught at any time of the year. It grows up to one and a half to two meters in length, and the fishing rod usually catches trophies from 4 to 18 kg. There are two main types of cod found in Norwegian waters. The larger schooling oceanic cod, which migrate long distances, leads a pelagic lifestyle. Smaller, bottom-dwelling fish constantly live in coastal waters. Migrating and sedentary fish can also be distinguished by color - the former usually has a greenish, yellow-brown or brown back with yellowish-brown spots. The second one has more red tones in color. Cod feeds on a wide variety of food from plankton to fish.

Or sea pike, in appearance it is a cross between cod, sea eel and burbot. Like cod, it can be caught at any time of the year. It can reach a length of 2 m. It lives at depths from 60 to 1000 m and stays near the very bottom. Small specimens are usually found up to the hundred-meter mark. Molva is a predator and leads a solitary lifestyle, so you should not expect several bites in a row at one point, as happens when hunting other cod fish.

Menek slightly resembles a moth, but unlike it has a continuous dorsal fin and a thicker body. It lives at depths from 50 to 1000 m, but is most often found at depths from 200 to 500 m in deep fjords and in the area along the edge of the continental shelf. The catches include individuals weighing up to 15 kg and more than a meter long. Mainly feeds on invertebrates. The fishing season is all year round.

sable fish, or side, can be found both in mid-water and at the bottom at depths of up to 300 m. This schooling pelagic fish gathers in huge schools, and its fishing can be very intensive: several dozen fish can be caught in one area. Caught throughout the year. It lives mainly on the shelf, in the coastal zone. It feeds on young herring, sand lance, and capelin. The pollock makes long-distance seasonal migrations, going north in the spring and south in the fall. The back is steel-gray, the belly is silver-gray. There are individuals up to 90 cm.

Not as numerous as pollock. Its main difference from pollock is that it does not have a chin barbel, and the lateral line is dark and curved. The Lure has a beautiful color: a red-brown back, turning into golden sides. The fish stays on the uneven bottom, preferring reefs, breaks or thickets of brown algae as hunting ambushes. Sometimes fishermen come across trophies up to 130 cm long. Lure feeds on small fish, but in the evening it can feed on plankton, making vertical migrations. Lura are caught throughout the year.

Haddock, like pollock, gathers in large migrating flocks. This is a small fish, reaching a weight of no more than 4 - 5 kg. It prefers to stay above the soft bottom, where its main food lives - scallops, mussels, shrimp and small crabs. Haddock has a blue-brown back, silvery sides and a black, curved lateral line. You can catch haddock throughout the year. By-catch also often includes whiting, whiting, burbot and a number of other representatives of the extensive cod fish family. Following cod on the list of Norwegian sea fishing trophies are representatives of solefish.

Atlantic halibut- the most significant trophy for fishermen. Halibut can grow up to 3.5 m and gain a weight of almost three centners. Using sporting tackle, a record fish weighing 245.14 kg and 2.5 m long was caught by German fisherman Reinhard Voormann near the island of Senja in Northern Norway. Juvenile halibut stay in the coastal zone, and adults are found at depths from 300 to 2000 m. Halibut loves a rocky bottom and feeds mainly on cod fish. Its long and flat body with a wide, powerful tail is ideal for living in areas with strong currents. The fishing season is from April to December.

Black blueneck or Greenland halibut- This is a smaller relative of the Atlantic. The catches include individuals up to 120 cm long and weighing up to 16 kg. The Greenlander is a cold-water fish that lives at depths from 200 to 2000 m, and leads both a benthic and pelagic lifestyle, rising 100-300 m from the bottom for prey. It loves muddy soils and feeds mainly on capelin. Caught throughout the year.

Flounder easily recognized by its smooth brown eye side, studded with many reddish spots. It can reach a length of a whole meter. It lives in the zone from the coast to a depth of 250 m. The fishing season is from July to December.
Turbot also belongs to the flounder family. The fish has an almost round, disc-shaped body. This predator feeds on small fish and lives in the zone from the littoral zone to a depth of 80 m. It is most often caught by accident, in bycatch. It grows up to one meter, but in catches it is usually no more than half a meter. Turbot can be caught at any time of the year.

Striped catfish usually lives on rocky ground overgrown with algae. The fish grows up to 2.4 m. It has a large mouth, studded with curved “wolf” teeth on the upper and lower jaws, behind which are smaller molars and pharyngeal teeth. Such jaws are the result of a natural adaptation to a menu consisting of sea urchins, bivalves, snails and crabs. Caught throughout the year.

Groupers, most often caught by sea fishing enthusiasts are golden perch and beaked fish. They are distinguished by their bright red color. The habitats of these fish are located along the continental slope at depths from 100 to 500 m, sometimes even deeper. They grow up to 1 m, reaching a weight of 15 kg. The fishing season is all year round.

Angler It is especially valued for its white, elastic and very tasty meat. The devil is a scary-looking fish with a huge head, which is half the length of the entire body, and with a large, sharp-toothed mouth that reliably captures prey. It is almost invisible against the background of the bottom among stones and pebbles due to the dark, often spotted, upper part of the body. On both sides of the head, along the edges of the jaw and lips, fringed patches of skin hang down, moving in the water like algae. On the sides of the body there are wide fins, and on the back there are thin spines with a spherical thickening at the end, luring prey. Monkfish is found at depths of up to 600 m, but during spawning, in the spring, it can descend to depths of up to 800 m. It reaches 1.7 m in length and is caught throughout the year.

spiny shark most often found at depths from 100 to 200 m, sometimes deeper. When playing it, you should be especially careful: the two dorsal fins are equipped with poisonous spines that can cause painful wounds. The length of the fish reaches 1.2 m. The shark is caught all year round.

In April - November, the fisherman often becomes a trophy mackerel, a fast-swimming pelagic fish. Usually you come across specimens up to 40 cm long, but sometimes they are larger. From time to time, schools of mackerel enter the bays, approaching the shore within casting distance with a spinning rod. Then it can be caught by casting directly from the pier using a small jig or an oscillating spoon.

Sea eel larger than the river one, it reaches 65 kg in weight and over 3 m in length. The places and timing of its spawning have not been precisely established. It differs from the river eel in having a longer dorsal fin and a complete absence of scales. The eel is a voracious predator that feeds mainly on small and medium-sized fish. This bottom-dwelling, secretive fish finds refuge in bottom crevices and burrows or in the remains of sunken ships.

Vladimir Struyev, expert of the magazine “Fish with us”

There are lakes, rivers or streams where for just a few euros you can go fishing almost completely alone or with your family. In some places Norway Children are given a free license to fish in fresh water.

Fishing season It starts early, when lakes and rivers are still covered with a thick layer of ice, fishermen are already drilling into the ice and catching perch, char, and pike. When the rivers shed their ice and the flood ends, you can catch a magnificent one with a spoon or fly trout. In June, the season opens on all salmon rivers. At this time, salmon bite, often weighing more than 10 kilograms. Summer is a great time to catch perch, eelpout, salmon, big whitefish and grayling. Fishing is also exceptionally good in September and October before the mountain lakes freeze over until the following spring.

If you move from south to north, you should note the Hemsedal valley with the Hemsila River and its tributaries. The crystal clear rivers and lakes of Hemsedal are home to excellent brook trout. The Hemsila River is rightfully considered the best river for catching river trout in all of Europe. It is also impossible not to mention the upper reaches of the Glomma River - whose length exceeds 600 kilometers, Glomma is the longest river in Norway and is considered one of the best rivers for freshwater fishing. It was there that Hans van Klinken invented the Klinkhammer, known to all fly fishing enthusiasts.

In the province of Trøndelag, located in Central Norway, there are thousands of lakes, rivers and streams, as well as seven national parks, where you can catch arctic char near the rocky mountains, and grayling, trout and pike in the forest rivers. Northern Norway is best known for its cod and salmon fishing, but the rivers and lakes of Troms and Finnmark (the northernmost regions of Europe) offer some amazing surprises.

In the far corners Norway there are thousands of fishing spots unexplored by other anglers and unknown, perhaps even to local fishermen. Why don't you go explore first?

Salmon fishing in Norway

The salmon fishing season is quite short, but surprisingly exciting. It starts in June and continues until September. During these weeks, the country manages to catch an amazing amount of fish, many of which are gigantic in size. Every year, about 600 thousand salmon enter Norwegian fjords and rivers.

IN Norway great multitude salmon rivers, so it is impossible to mention them all, but the best of them are located in Central and Northern Norway. Successful fishing requires knowledge of the surrounding area, so we recommend fishing under the guidance of an experienced fishing guide. There are excellent opportunities for lovers of all types of fishing - from jig fishing to harling with artificial bait.
Norwegian rivers famous for their “heavy weight” fish: Alta, Namsen, Gaula, Surna, Stryn, Flåm, Suldal, Lakselv, Bejar, Stjordal and Verdal.

Rules and regulations for freshwater fishing in Norway

Depending on where you are fishing, you will need to purchase different appropriate fishing licenses.

Fishing licenses

For freshwater fishing It is necessary to purchase municipal or state licenses - depending on the type of fish. Some locations also require a license from the fishing rights holder.
Licenses for freshwater fishing in rivers, lakes and other bodies of water are issued by local authorities. They are usually inexpensive and give permission to fish in a certain region and for a certain time. Typically, they can be purchased at sports stores, kiosks and campgrounds. Often fishing guides are also authorized to issue such licenses.
In addition, persons over 16 years of age who fish for salmon, Arctic char and sea trout are required to pay a fishing fee. It can be paid online or at any post office in Norway. In 2012, the fee is NOK 235 for individuals and NOK 375 for families. This fee is paid once a year and is valid from January 1 to December 31.

Restrictions and quotas

Salmon fishing enthusiasts should be aware of local restrictions on salmon fishing, which impose a quota on the number of fish caught. In recent years, attitudes towards fishing have changed significantly, with “Catch and Release” becoming a very common practice. In some places, the fisherman is forced to limit himself to one killed fish per day.
Every year until August 20, persons under 16 years of age are allowed to fish free of charge and without a license throughout the territory Norway. IN Norway There is a widespread ban on eel fishing, which applies to both sport fishing enthusiasts and professional fishermen.

Visiting rules

Being in Norway, you get the right to visit any territories - mountains, forests, coastal zones, lakes and rivers, regardless of who owns these territories. These areas are considered national cultural assets, but this places a responsibility on all of us. As a rule, everyone is allowed to walk on uncultivated land, however, please be mindful of others - do not damage the environment or leave litter.

Safety on Norwegian rivers and lakes

Safety rules when fishing in freshwater bodies are based on general rules of behavior on the water and basic precautions. Wear a life jacket!

Personal safety

weather in Norway can change quickly, so it is advisable to check the weather forecast in advance. In any conditions, you will be most comfortable wearing several layers of clothing, as runners and climbers do, with the top layer being a light, waterproof jacket.

Tell someone where you are going and your estimated return time, especially if you are fishing on a remote mountain lake.

Equipment and generally accepted standards of behavior

On many rivers you can only fish if you have a life jacket. The currents on large salmon rivers are very strong, so be sure to wear a life jacket if entering the river or fishing from a boat. Shoes with anti-puncture insoles are best suited for fishing, but shoes must be disinfected before entering the water. Many anglers also recommend waders, which are also stable enough for fishing in fast currents.
If you rent a cottage near a lake, the price of your stay often includes boat rental. There are many boat stations on the lakes where you can rent a boat, and in the most non-touristy places you can even get a boat for free. However, the latter also does not imply personal safety training, so in these cases the fisherman himself is responsible for his own safety. Remember - we recommend using a life jacket. Choose a vest that is designed specifically for anglers, that is, small, light, comfortable and does not restrict movement. Even if their cost is a little higher, but thanks to it you can avoid tragedy.
Some airlines do not allow automatically inflating vests operated by a small carbon dioxide cylinder, so please check your baggage rules before travelling.
You may also want to consider wearing fly fishing goggles (and their polarized lenses will help you see more fish), a small first aid kit, and bug spray, as some areas get a lot of mosquitoes in the summer.

Norway has always attracted tourists from all over the world, thanks to its refined beauty and unique natural attractions. And for avid fishermen it was and remains a promised land! Everything is explained very simply; in these places there are a huge number of valuable fish species. Some species can be caught all year round, while others are only available at certain times. Norwegian fish, mainly herring and salmon, are exported to many countries, including Russia. Here you can fish with few restrictions, there is no poaching, and the ban on fishing during spawning further preserves fish droppings. But, before fishing, it would be nice to know what fish live in the water depths of Norway.

Atlantic halibut. This fish, which can perfectly camouflage itself under the rocky gray bottom, can be caught with natural bait from April to December. It rightfully bears the title of a real giant in the flounder family and can reach 3 meters in length and a weight of 300 kg, but it is possible to catch an adult specimen only at a depth below 300 meters. But babies most often live in coastal waters. The taste of its meat is beyond praise, and the content of vitamins A and D in the liver is much higher than in cod liver. But since halibut grows very slowly, catching this fish in Norway strictly controlled.

It is a representative of the perch family, has a yellow-brown color with brown stripes, even extending to the fin, which stretches along the entire length of the body. By the way, when catching it you should be extremely careful and here’s why. Usually it bites well on live bait (mussels, shrimp), but at the most inopportune moment it can grab you with lightning speed with its sharp teeth. The fishing season for it has no restrictions, you just need to know that in the warm season it can be caught off the coast, and in the winter it goes deeper. Fish spawning time is from July to September.

If you are wondering about what kind of fish is in Norway the most common, the answer is clear - it’s cod. Moreover, at least three of its varieties live here: capelin (from April to June), Norwegian Arctic (from January to April) and coastal (all year round). Its appearance is slightly reminiscent of camouflage: greenish and brownish spots scattered across the body, about 80 cm long and weighing about 10 kg. The only exception is the white smooth belly. Coastal cod belongs to the category of bottom fish; the other two species feel comfortable in the water, migrating throughout the water area. To catch it, you will have to buy a good spoon and find a deep enough place.

Saida. How fishing in Norway to guarantee a good result? If there is a school of pollock, then the spinner will ultimately help you show off an enviable catch to like-minded people! And if you also use bait with several hooks, then you can pull out up to 5 fish at once! The color of the fish, like its meat, has a gray tint. A dark lateral line and a small chin barbel are visible on the body. You can catch pollock all year round, both in the coastal zone and in the depths. Most often she can be found surrounded by a friendly flock.

Salmon or Atlantic salmon. The hunting season for this silvery beauty on the high seas is not limited by time (but it is extremely difficult to do!), but during the spawning period it all depends on local restrictions. The length of the fish is from 70 cm to 1m 50 cm, weight is from 7 to 38 kg. Small dark spots can be seen on its smooth gray scales on the upper part of its body. You've probably seen this one many times Norwegian fish in the photo, and its surprisingly delicate and buttery taste is familiar to many first-hand. Salmon has the unique feature of living in the sea and spawning in fresh water. The fry grow up there, so that after two or three years they also go to sea, where they quickly gain weight and volume. Fishing for this valuable fish is carried out strictly under license.

It is rightfully considered one of the most exotic fish species in Norway. Almost half of the fish’s body length comes from its ugly, toothy head, and thanks to its spotted coloring, it is practically invisible against the background of rocks, bottom and vegetation. You can catch it all year round, but you still need to be able to cook it. Firstly, only some parts of it are eaten, and secondly, its white meat simply tastes incomparable! They catch it with live bait, sometimes by accident while hunting cod, but in general this fish is quite difficult to catch and only a very experienced fisherman can do it.

Import of fish from Norway has a limit of up to 15 kg, plus a trophy of any size. If you are interested in bypassing this ban and bring fish from Norway more than the legal limit, you will definitely have to certify it.