Sea Fishing in Trøndelag – Complete Guide 2026
Trøndelag sits in the heart of Norway, where the Trondheim Fjord – the country's third longest – cuts deep inland and is ringed by quiet fishing villages. Out towards the open sea lie Hitra and Frøya, two island realms surrounded by a maze of skerries, shallows and currents where big saithe and pollack chase at the surface and halibut wait in the depths. Inshore, sheltered sounds and coves offer safe fishing even when it blows out on the coast. With a milder climate than the far north, a short drive from Trondheim Airport and fishing for cod, saithe, pollack and halibut, Trøndelag is one of Norway's most accessible bases for beginners and seasoned sea anglers alike.
Key facts
A glimpse of Trøndelag
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 | 0 pcs | Cod, Saithe, Halibut | See camp |
| Sula Rorbuer og Havhotell | Island | 2 pcs | Cod, Saithe, Halibut | See camp |
| Garten Sjøhus | Coastal | 6 pcs | Saithe, Cod, Pollack | See camp |
| Bakkan Wahl | Coastal | 2 pcs | 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 | 15,000 NOK/week |
| Smøla Havfiskesenter | Island | 5 pcs | Cod, Saithe, Ling | See camp |
| Rønsholmen Brygger | Coastal | 5 pcs | Cod, Saithe, Pollack | See camp |
| Skarnsundet Fjordsenter | Fjord | 1 pcs | Cod, Saithe, Pollack | See camp |
| Vågan Feriegård | Island | 1 pcs | Cod, Saithe, Pollack | See camp |
Seasonal calendar
Winter (Dec–Feb)
~6h daylightShort days and cold, but more sheltered than the coast further north. Good cod fishing in the Trondheim Fjord. Some snow and ice in inner fjord areas.
How to get to Trøndelag
By air
Trondheim Værnes (TRD)
Ferry
Flakk–Rørvik (Trondheimsfjorden)
Driving from Oslo
ca. 7 hours
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