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Varangerfjorden

Sea, from shore  Norway

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

Prime 74% The bite right now
Top bet: Atlantic Halibut Water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
99%
13°
Tue
100%
12°
Best day
Wed
100%
16°
Thu
100%
15°
Fri
100%
15°
Sat
100%
14°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
10°C
Air temp
11°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1011 hPa → stable
Clouds
74.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:53–00:53 Major period 10:53–12:53

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

23:00
11°
00:00
11°
01:00
12°
02:00
11°
03:00
10°
04:00
10°
05:00
11°
06:00
11°
07:00
11°
08:00
11°
09:00
12°
10:00
12°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Atlantic Halibut
Hippoglossus hippoglossus
74%
Water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Atlantic Wolffish
Anarhichas lupus
57%
Water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

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

Popular catches here include Atlantic Halibut and Atlantic Wolffish.

Atlantic Halibut 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

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:

About this water

The Varangerfjord is the easternmost fjord in Norway, north of Finland. The fjord is located in Finnmark county between the Varanger Peninsula and the mainland of Norway.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Varangerfjorden?

Popular catches here include Atlantic Halibut and Atlantic Wolffish.

Do you need a fishing license at Varangerfjorden?

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 Varangerfjorden?

Atlantic Halibut fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep.

What is biting at Varangerfjorden right now?

Right now Atlantic Halibut is the most likely catch, at about 63%.