Lofoten · Norway
Norwegian Fjords
SaltwaterThe deep, sheltered water of the Lofoten fjords sits beside some of the richest cod grounds on earth. Winter draws the migrating skrei cod inshore, while summer offers halibut and hard-pulling coalfish over the drop-offs.
- Water
- Saltwater
- Best time
- Skrei cod Jan–Apr; halibut summer–autumn
Target species
- Atlantic cod (skrei)
- Halibut
- Coalfish (saithe)
- Pollock
Recommended techniques
- Vertical jigging
- Bait fishing
- Deep-drop
Best time of year: Skrei cod Jan–Apr; halibut summer–autumn