From around June to August, it’s “Laksefiske” again in Norway. Here you have one of the best chances of catching the salmon of your life in the whole of Norway. Here at Namsen, you have various options.
Proven methods
From worms to spin fishing to flies - everyone swears by their secret tip. But much more important: the water level (Learn more)
Licenses
The cost of daily or weekly tickets varies depending on the type of fishing and the section of the river. You also need a license from the fishing authority in Namsos. You can find out more about this here.
SUMMARY OF THE LOCAL FISHING RULES NAMSEN VASSDRAGET 2024
- It is the fisherman’s duty to familiarize himself with the local fishing regulations so that fishing is carried out in accordance with them. Regulations and penalties are accepted when purchasing a fishing license or renting fishing tackle. Read more about violations of the fishing rules under §9.
- Daily quota: Salmon: 2 culled salmon per day, of which a maximum of 1 salmon over 65 cm. If the fisherman fulfills the daily quota for killed salmon or kills a salmon over 65 cm for the first time, the catch must be terminated until a new fishing day begins.
- Sea trout: In Namsen and Sanddøla 1 pc. and in Høylandsvassdraget 2 pcs. Sea trout killed per day.
- Seasonal quota: Salmon: 10 culled salmon per season, of which a maximum of 2 salmon over 65 cm. Read more about quotas, minimum targets and reintroduction under §3 of the original version.
- All catches must be reported within 24 hours on elveguiden.no. For more information on catch reporting, see §5.
- Remember that you must disinfect all fishing equipment before you start fishing in the Namsen River. Read more about disinfection under §6.
- The fishing season in the Namsen River is:
- Namsen below the lower Fiskumfoss: June 1 – August 31
- Namsen above the lower Fiskumfoss: July 1 – September 15
- Høylandsvassdraget and Bjøra: May 15 – August 15
- Sanddøla: June 1 – August 31
- Upper Møllefoss up to and including Bergfoss: June 15 – September 15
Further information on fishing time, mid-season assessment and exemptions can be found under §1, 2 and 7 in the original version.
Remember that behavior is the be-all and end-all for a pleasant fishing trip on the river. Read more about behavior on the river under §8.
Original version in Norwegian
Original version in German
Original version in English
Fishing for salmon in the Namsen, the Bogna or other rivers around Namsos is one of the supreme disciplines. Salmon fishing has been very popular in our region for centuries. Once a sport for the privileged, it is now a sport for all those who enjoy it. Catching success varies greatly and the angling lore is naturally extensive. Everyone swears by their own fishing methods – and this is certainly justified. What is generally considered helpful for success? The spectrum is very broad and starts with fishing with a fresh worm, a spinning rod or a fly. An important point is the water level, which very often determines the success of salmon fishing. It is therefore helpful to find out about the water levels in the rivers before fishing. This can have a major impact on success, especially on small rivers.
The rule of thumb on small rivers is: if the water rises after the rain, the river will produce “new fish”. Insiders swear by reading the water colors. As a result, the professionals match the bait colors to the water colors.
This means:
In clear water, the colors silver, blue or green are used for the lures.
In slightly cloudy water, copper-colored lures are the better choice.
And finally, of course, the location plays a decisive role.
Large stones, strong currents, waterfalls and bends in the river are the preferred spots for salmon.
We can only hope that the salmon enthusiasts will find the right location in the best weather to achieve their catch quota. We are already keeping our fingers crossed.
