Fly Fishing in
Norway 🇳🇴

The wild brown trout is Norway’s most plentiful freshwater fish and is be found in most freshwater waterways whether it be a lowland or mountainous lake, or any body of flowing water. In addition to this some areas also house other salmonoids like the arctic char, European grayling, whitefish, landlocked salmon, American brook trout. We must not also forget that Norway can also offer large pike, European perch, asp, rudd with others to the avid fly fisher. Outside of Atlantic salmon, at this moment in time freshwater fishing the least practiced and in most areas having a lake or river to yourself more the norm than the exception.

Another sort after and prized salmonoid is the ‘lady of the stream’. The grayling (Thymallus thymallus) these are found in the very eastern parts of Norway often along the border between Norway and Sweden from North to South. The grayling thrives in faster flowing rivers and streams where they readily take a dry fly during hatches or well-presented nymphs whether it be under an indicator or fished ‘euro-nymph’ style. They are happy to feed in all temperatures, but local seasons may apply. So be sure to check local bylaws.

Often underrated sportfish for the fly fisher are the pollack (Pollachius pollachius) and coalfish (Pollachius virens). These sea dwelling, aggressive and strong pulling fish from the cod family are unfortunately often overlooked when it comes to species that can be targeted with the fly. They are usually found in great numbers and regularly large sizes. They can be caught all year whether it be from land or boat but June to September/October are generally looked upon as the best season as water temperatures rise.

Other fish that are worthy and exciting to target are pike, perch, and asp in freshwater. In saltwater it's cod, mackerel, garfish, and halibut.