Sea Fishing in Rogaland – Guide 2026

Rogaland includes the North Sea coast, Jæren and the Ryfylke fjords, including Lysefjord. This guide lists four directory entries and covers pollack, saithe, cod, wolffish, monkfish and haddock. Confirm species conditions, weather, waters and boat availability locally.

Last updated: 8 June 2026

Preikestolen dropping vertically into the Lysefjord, Rogaland — Photo: Sergey Ashmarin (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikimedia Commons

Key facts

Number of camps

4 listed fishing camps

Fishing zone

South of 62°N

Top species

Pollack, Saithe, Cod, Wolffish

Guide season

June–September (broad species range)

Nearest airports

Stavanger (Sola) (SVG), Haugesund (Karmøy) (HAU)

A glimpse of Rogaland

The white wooden houses of Gamle Stavanger (Old Stavanger), Rogaland — Old Stavanger, RogalandPhoto: Olaf Meister (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia Commons

Panorama of the Lysefjord with sheer mountain walls, Rogaland — The Lysefjord, RogalandPhoto: Carsten Steger (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia Commons

The long sandy beach at Sola on the Jæren coast, Rogaland — Sola beach on Jæren, RogalandPhoto: Aconcagua (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikimedia Commons

Fishing camps in Rogaland

Camp	Type	Boats	Species	Price from
Skudeneshavn 182 Fish Camp	Coastal	1 pcs	Cod, Saithe, Pollack	See camp
Kvitsøy Maritime Senter	Island	Not verified	Cod, Saithe, Pollack	See camp
Furrehytter	Archipelago	31 pcs	Cod, Saithe, Pollack	See camp
Åmøy Fjordferie	Island	Not verified	Cod, Saithe, Pollack	See camp

Seasonal calendar

Winter (Dec–Feb)

Cod Saithe

Winter trips require assessment of daylight, sea weather and boat suitability. A fjord is not automatically safe. Halibut fishing is prohibited south of 62°N all year.

Spring (Mar–May)

Pollack Saithe Cod

Days lengthen. Check weather, species conditions and operator season locally; spring does not automatically provide good or safe fjord conditions.

Summer (Jun–Aug)

Pollack Monkfish Wolffish Saithe Cod

Summer provides long days and normally higher sea temperatures. Weather, species conditions and local restrictions vary.

Autumn (Sep–Nov)

Saithe Cod Pollack Haddock

Days shorten. Check sea weather, boat and local species conditions. A fjord is not automatically safe in storms; the trip requires a suitable boat and safe conditions.

How to get to Rogaland

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By air

Stavanger (Sola) (SVG), Haugesund (Karmøy) (HAU)

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Ferry

Stavanger–Bergen (Fjordline), Stavanger–Ryfylke (Ryfylkeferja, flere stopp inkl. Tau), Mortavika–Arsvågen

Frequently asked questions about sea fishing in Rogaland

What are the best fish species in Rogaland?

The guide covers pollack, saithe, cod, wolffish, monkfish and haddock. This is a content overview, not a popularity ranking or catch guarantee.

Can I fish in Lysefjorden?

Sea fishing is possible in Lysefjord where local rules and access allow it. A fjord is not automatically safe in poor weather; check forecasts, local advice, boat and safety equipment before departure.

How do I get to fishing camps in Rogaland?

Stavanger (SVG) and Haugesund (HAU) are possible air gateways. Flights, ferries and driving times change; check operators and a mapping service for your camp and date.

Is fishing good in winter in Rogaland?

Some operators may offer winter fishing, but opening dates, weather and waters decide what is practical. Confirm directly and follow local safety advice; the North Sea coast can be exposed.

Planning a fishing trip to Rogaland?

Confirm prices, boats, facilities and registration status directly before booking. SafeCamp360 offers camps in Rogaland tools for catch data and export-quota overview.

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