Fishing in Lyngdal

Fisherman at Lygna River Lyngdal Norway .
Photo: Adam Read @ Visit Sørlandet

In Lyngdal there are many places to fish, both in fresh and salt water. The 20 kilometer long river Lygna stretches from Hægebostad in the north to Lyngdalsfjorden in the south.

Fishing in Kvavikfjorden, Lyngdal .
Photo: AnglerPilot

Freshwater fishing

There are many opportunities for freshwater fishing in the area. Lowland waters, mountain waters and small rivers, almost all with lovely trout (Salmo trutta). Other species found in these waterways are also numerous; brook trout, char, salmon, sea trout, flounder, pike, carp and minnow. In Hægebostad there are many lakes with good fishing opportunities.

Sea fishing

In the coastal municipalities there are good opportunities for sea fishing. It is possible to fish both from land and from a boat. As in all other sea areas, fishing luck is partly dependent on the seasons, weather and wind. The coastline is very rich in fish. Mackerel, sea trout, cod, ling, ling and pollock are the most common types of fish.

Boat rental in the region

The long coastal strip with a fantastic archipelago is Southern Norway at its best. If it is sea fishing you are looking for, Korshamn Rorbuer or Hausvik Maritim are recommended. Here there is an opportunity to rent a boat or join a guided sea fishing trip. Explore islets and knolls and cozy coves and watch the sun glisten in the salty sea.

Info om fiskeplasser og fiskekort i Lyngdal

Try your luck fishing in one of Southern Norway's best salmon rivers

The river Lygna at Lyngdal is a popular salmon river in Southern Norway. The nature along the river is great, and Kvåsfossen with the salmon ladder is one of the main attractions.

Attractive salmon river in Southern Norway

The river Lygna in Lyngdal is one of the most attractive salmon rivers in Southern Norway. In 2008, what is considered to be the largest salmon fished in recent times was caught in Lygna. The salmon weighed a whopping 17.6 kg. In addition to being a good salmon river, the nature along Lygna is a great experience. There are several attractions and experiences along the river, and if you take the drive from Lyngdal and up the valley path along the river, it is a great trip.

Salmon ladder

The 20 kilometer long Lygna river contains many activities including a salmon ladder. It is built so that the salmon can swim upwards and pass the Kvåsfossen. You can also find accommodation, camping opportunities, hiking opportunities and great scenery along the river.

See salmon at Kvåsfossen .
Photo: Heidi Sørvig / Visit Sørlandet