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Hardangerfjorden

Sea, from shore  Norway · 03:11 - 22:04

Hardangerfjorden on the coast in Norway. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 100% The bite right now
Top bet: Atlantic Salmon Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
93%
24°
Sun
100%
24°
Best day
Mon
99%
18°
Tue
100%
18°
Wed
100%
20°
Thu
100%
17°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
13°C
Air temp
13°C
Wind
0 m/s
Pressure
1020 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
90.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 02:26–04:26 Dusk 20:49–22:49

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:51–22:51 Major period 08:51–10:51 Minor period 18:22–19:52 Minor period 23:50–01:20

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

01:00
13°
02:00
12°
03:00
13°
04:00
13°
05:00
14°
06:00
16°
07:00
17°
08:00
19°
09:00
20°
10:00
21°
11:00
21°
12:00
21°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
100%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Halibut
Hippoglossus hippoglossus
92%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 13 degrees, peak season.
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Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
65%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 13 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Wolffish
Anarhichas lupus
55%
Peak season.
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About the fishing here

Hardangerfjorden is a coastal fishing spot in Norway. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Atlantic Salmon, Atlantic Halibut, Sea Trout and Atlantic Wolffish.

Atlantic Salmon fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a fly for atlantic salmon, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for atlantic salmon at dawn. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try orange, red and firetiger for atlantic salmon.
Lure Trolling for atlantic salmon: On the big lakes.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

The Hardangerfjord is the fifth longest fjord in the world and the second longest fjord in Norway. It is located in the Hardanger region of Vestland county in western Norway. The fjord stretches 180 kilometres (110 mi) from the Atlantic Ocean into the mountainous interior of Norway along the Hardangervidda plateau. The innermost point of the fjord reaches the town of Odda.

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More waters nearby

Bjølsegrøvvatnet Norway · 37.1 km away Askevatnet Norway · 73.8 km away Bergsjøen Norway · 205.4 km away Geirangerfjorden Norway · 224.5 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Hardangerfjorden?

Popular catches here include Atlantic Salmon, Atlantic Halibut, Sea Trout and Atlantic Wolffish.

Do you need a fishing license at Hardangerfjorden?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Hardangerfjorden?

Atlantic Salmon fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Hardangerfjorden right now?

Right now Atlantic Salmon is the most likely catch, at about 48%.