Sea fishing

Lauklines has been associated with fishing for over 100 years. Formerly, the buildings at Lauklines were used as landing stages for the fishing boats. This was because some of the best fishing grounds were located close by - only 10 - 15 minutes in one of our hired boats. Kattfjorden is also protected from the wind from all directions.

About fishing in the area:

Lauklines is largely famous for its fantastic halibut fishing.

This type of fishing has got better and better each year. The best time to fish for halibut is between May and September.

Another big attraction here is the spawning cod, known as "skrei", the fish that migrates from the Barents Sea during the spring spawning season. At this time there is every chance of catching a fish weighing over 20 kg. During the rest of the year there is also excellent cod fishing; however, the catch is coastal cod.

The big coalfish (also known as seithe) arrive in the late summer and you can experience a real "fight" with this strong fish. Smaller coalfish are found all year round and besides being good to eat, they are ideal bait for halibut and bigger cod.

Wolf fish (sea catfish) are best from the end of May - July.

Haddock fishing is also usually best during the summer.

Redfish, Tusk, Common Ling and European Plaice are also common catches.

More information about fishing seasons, fish species and fishing gear is available from Arctic Fishing Adventures, also located here at Lauklines.

Minimun fish size and limits on total catches:

We work to maintain sustainable fishing and as a guest you are obliged to follow the mandatory regulations concerning minimum fish sizes and catch quotas (maximum 15 kg filleted fish + trophy fish).

Charter boats, fishing guides, filleting courses, fishing courses:

Arctic Fishing Adventures offers fishing guides, fishing courses, filleting courses and fishing trips from charter boats to our guests. You can hire the services of a fishing guide from AFA, to join you in your hired boat, or you can join a chareterd trip with a skipper and guide. You will then be able to go further out to sea and increase the chance of catching that really big fish. The fishing guides know the area, the tides and currents and the winds and can teach you more about the location, techniques and the various species. We thoroughly recommend you try it!