Sea Fishing in Trøndelag – Guide 2026

Trøndelag includes the Trondheim Fjord and coastal areas around Hitra and Frøya. This guide lists 16 directory entries and covers cod, saithe, pollack, halibut, wolffish and haddock. Sheltered water is not automatically safe; assess weather, boat, experience and operator services locally.

Last updated: 6 June 2026

Coastal landscape on the island of Hitra, Trøndelag — Photo: Ryan Hodnett (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Wikimedia Commons

Key facts

Number of camps

16 listed fishing camps

Fishing zone

North of 62°N

Top species

Cod, Saithe, Pollack, Halibut

Guide season

June–September (broad species range)

Nearest airports

Trondheim Værnes (TRD)

A glimpse of Trøndelag

The colourful wharves along the Nidelva river in Bakklandet, Trondheim — The Bakklandet wharves, TrondheimPhoto: Leonhard Lenz (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons

The fishing village of Sula in Frøya, Trøndelag — Sula in Frøya, TrøndelagPhoto: Thimylin (CC BY 4.0) · Wikimedia Commons

Skerries and coastline at Hitra, Trøndelag — Hitra, TrøndelagPhoto: bobozi (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikimedia Commons

Fishing camps in Trøndelag

Camp	Type	Boats	Species	Price from
Frøya Havfiskecamp	Archipelago	30 pcs	Cod, Saithe, Halibut	See camp
Camp Andvika	Archipelago	18 pcs	Cod, Saithe, Ling	See camp
Hitra Fishing Vacation	Island	3 pcs	Saithe, Ling, Redfish	See camp
Titran Rorbuer og Havfiskesenter	Island	12 pcs	Cod, Saithe, Halibut	See camp
Veiholmen Brygge	Coastal	Not verified	Cod, Saithe, Halibut	See camp
Sula Rorbuer og Havhotell	Island	Not verified	Cod, Saithe, Halibut	See camp
Garten Sjøhus	Coastal	Not verified	Saithe, Cod, Pollack	See camp
Bakkan Wahl	Coastal	Not verified	Cod, Saithe, Pollack	See camp
Beian Brygge	Coastal	1 pcs	Cod, Saithe, Pollack	See camp
Mausundglött	Island	2 pcs	Halibut, Cod, Ling	See camp
Hitra Turistservice - Havfisketurer	Island	1 pcs	Cod, Saithe, Pollack	See camp
Gurvikdal Havfiskesenter	Island	9 pcs	Cod, Saithe, Halibut	See camp
Smøla Havfiskesenter	Island	5 pcs	Cod, Saithe, Ling	See camp
Rønsholmen Brygger	Coastal	5 pcs	Cod, Saithe, Pollack	See camp
Skarnsundet Fjordsenter	Fjord	Not verified	Cod, Saithe, Pollack	See camp
Vågan Feriegård	Island	Not verified	Cod, Saithe, Pollack	See camp

Seasonal calendar

Winter (Dec–Feb)

Cod

Shorter days require planning for daylight, sea weather and boat suitability. A fjord is not automatically safe or more sheltered than other regions. Halibut fishing is prohibited from 20 December through 20 April.

Spring (Mar–May)

Saithe Pollack Cod

Days lengthen. Species conditions, sea weather and operator seasons vary; halibut fishing is prohibited through 20 April inclusive.

Summer (Jun–Aug)

Saithe Pollack Halibut Wolffish Cod

Long, bright days and normally higher sea temperatures. Sea and weather can still change quickly; family suitability depends on boat, equipment and conditions.

Halibut: north of 62°N, all fishing is prohibited from 20 December through 20 April inclusive. 21 April is the first day outside this closure.

Autumn (Sep–Nov)

Cod Haddock Saithe

Days shorten. In rain and strong winds, assess weather, waters and boat suitability; a sheltered fjord is not automatically safe. Local catch conditions vary.

How to get to Trøndelag

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By air

Trondheim Værnes (TRD)

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Ferry

Flakk–Rørvik (Trondheimsfjorden)

Frequently asked questions about sea fishing in Trøndelag

Is Trøndelag a good place for beginners?

A beginner may find suitable services, but this guide cannot label an entire region “ideal.” Confirm guiding, boat, safety equipment and waters directly with the operator and assess the weather.

What is the best time to fish in Trøndelag?

This guide uses spring, summer and autumn as indicative periods. There is no documented universal “best time” for the entire region; weather, species, place and operator season vary.

What species can I catch in Trøndelag?

The guide covers cod, saithe, pollack, halibut, wolffish and haddock. This is a content overview, not evidence of local stock, size or catch probability.

Planning a fishing trip to Trøndelag?

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

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