Fishing Season

Atlantic salmon fishing: From 15 June at 00:00 until 31 August at 24:00

Sea-run Arctic char fishing: From 1 July at 00:00 until 31 July at 24:00

Sea-run Arctic char fishing is also permitted in Koifjord Lake from 1 August through 31 August

Sea trout fishing: From 15 June at 00:00 until 31 August at 24:00

Extended sea trout season: From 1 September through 14 September at the river mouth, north of the power line.

Closed Areas

Fishing is prohibited from 200 metres downstream of Adrianholla and for a further 600 metres downstream. Please refer to signs posted in the area.

Permitted Tackle and Methods

Fishing is permitted with:

Worm without weight/sinker

Lures (spinners/spoons)

Fly fishing

After 10 July, only fly fishing and worm without weight/sinker are permitted.

Fly lines where all or part of the line is sinking are not permitted after 10 July.

After 31 July, fly fishing only is permitted.

It is prohibited to fish with tackle containing more than three hooks. A treble hook counts as three hooks.

In Koifjord Lake, all approved fishing methods and tackle types may be used throughout the entire season.

Catch Limits

Maximum 2 salmon per day.

Seasonal salmon limits (including catch-and-release fish):

Maximum 4 salmon per season for visiting anglers from outside Finnmark

Maximum 6 salmon per season for visiting anglers from Finnmark

Maximum 10 salmon per season for residents of Gamvik Municipality and Lebesby Municipality

Maximum 3 sea-run Arctic char per day

Maximum 10 sea-run Arctic char per season

A catch log must be completed continuously throughout the season.

Camping

Camping is only permitted:

At least 50 metres from pools

At least 30 metres from the river

New Regulation This Season

All salmon over 75 cm must be released.

Anglers are strongly encouraged to release all female salmon (hen fish).

Important: If you catch a salmon over 75 cm that is injured, bleeding from the gills, or otherwise severely damaged, it should not be released.

If you are required to retain and dispatch a salmon over 75 cm due to its condition, you must contact the river bailiff (fishery warden) immediately.

Important

PLEASE FOLLOW THE SIGNS POSTED IN THE AREA.

Special Considerations

Avoid camping near "Vesterelva" on the western side of Koifjord Lake, as camping in this area can easily damage the sparse vegetation.

The area is also a popular fishing location and should not be obstructed by campsites.

The natural environment and vegetation are particularly fragile this far north. Please show consideration and use existing campsites whenever possible.

All rubbish must be removed from the river system and taken out by the angler. Please leave the area clean.

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