Where there is a fjord there is also a river. In western Norway there are many rivers which is famous for its Salmon Fishing.
The rivers in the fjords are also surrounded by beautiful and wild nature. Here you will kill two birds with one stone, you will have both a great nature- and fishing experience.
Atlantic Salmon Fishing in Western Norway
In Norway, salmon fishing in the rivers has been important to people since the dawn of time. At the end of the 19th century, the salmon rivers also became an important source of secondary income for those who owned the rivers.
That was when the English tourists discovered Norway, and the Salmon Lords became a well-known phenomenon. It was people from the English upper classes that travelled to Norway and the fjords to fish for Atlantic Salmons in the rivers.
The river Rauma, which runs through the Romsdalen Valley and past the Troll Wall, was one of the rivers which the salmon lords liked. Today, Elveguiden offers salmon fishing in several fishing spots in the Rauma river, some of the spots are located just below the Troll Wall.
Elveguiden (The River Guide)
Today, salmon fishing is a cherished hobby for many. And now, most of the rivers in Norway are gathered in a common web portal; Elveguiden.
For the salmon fisher, Elveguiden is a great website and app for buying a fishing license and for reporting the catch. An easy and complete solution with information and overview for the fisher.
In Norway, the salmon fishing season in the rivers usually lasts from 1 June to 31 August. In some rivers the season is shorter.
NOTE – For various reasons, rivers may be closed for fishing for all or parts of the season at short notice.
Elveguiden – Rivers in Norway – Map Overview
Map of rivers in Norway where you can buy Fishing Licenses via Elveguiden
Explore the fjords of Western Norway with the Fjord Guide
The fjords in Western Norway have been voted the world’s best travel destination by National Geographic Traveler – and it’s easy to see why. Here you will encounter dramatic nature, vibrant culture and a tranquility that few other places can offer.
In the fjord guide you will find information about the ten most beautiful and well-known fjords in Western Norway – what you can see, do and experience in each of them. Experience a fjord cruise, go on a road trip, explore charming fjord villages, or hike to viewpoints where time seems to stand still.
Along the fjords you will find everything from historic hotels and cozy guesthouses to selected Michelin Key hotels where quality, comfort and a strong local identity are at the heart of the experience. Everywhere you go, you can enjoy locally sourced food and the warm hospitality of Western Norway. Here you can create your own “fjordcation” – a break from everyday life, where you disconnect from noise and reconnect with nature, culture, and peace.
