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Lofoten coast (Henningsvaer)

Sea, from shore  Nordland

Lofoten coast (Henningsvaer) on the coast in Nordland. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
11°C
Air temp
13°C
Wind
12 m/s
Pressure
1006 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

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Likely catch now (6 species)

Saithe
Saithe
Pollachius virens
33%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season.
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Atlantic Halibut
Atlantic Halibut
Hippoglossus hippoglossus
22%
Water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season.
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Atlantic Wolffish
Atlantic Wolffish
Anarhichas lupus
17%
Water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season.
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Atlantic Salmon
Atlantic Salmon
Salmo salar
15%
Water near its preferred 11 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Cod
Atlantic Cod
Gadus morhua
7%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 11 degrees, off season.
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Haddock
Haddock
Melanogrammus aeglefinus
6%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 11 degrees, off season.
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About the fishing here

Lofoten coast (Henningsvaer) is a coastal fishing spot in Nordland. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Saithe, Atlantic Halibut, Atlantic Wolffish, Atlantic Salmon, Atlantic Cod and Haddock.

Saithe fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep.

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 soft-plastic jig for saithe, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for saithe at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange and glow for saithe.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for saithe: Pirk and soft baits, often worked fast.
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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lofoten coast (Henningsvaer)?

Popular catches here include Saithe, Atlantic Halibut, Atlantic Wolffish, Atlantic Salmon, Atlantic Cod and Haddock.

Do you need a fishing license at Lofoten coast (Henningsvaer)?

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 Lofoten coast (Henningsvaer)?

Saithe fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep.

What is biting at Lofoten coast (Henningsvaer) right now?

Right now Saithe is the most likely catch, at about 33%.