The watercourse extends from the Porsangerfjord and south in the direction of Karasjok. In the recent years the average weight per salmon has been six kilos, give or take. But on the big-end of the scale, the salmon have been over 20 kilos. The largest salmon reported to date is 32 kilos!

From August the river is good for sea trout fishing. There are also good opportunities for trout-and grayling fishing further up the river.

Besides great fishing, Lakselva and Lakselvdalen offers an amazing scenery. Lakselvdalen is often characterized as an Arctic oasis, and when your are visiting you will understand why.

Lakselva is divided into different zones. These zones have a limited number of fishing licenses to prevent high pressure on the river. In addition, fishing licences are sold to the locals in the nearby villages.

Lakselv is large with many great fishing spots, therefore the river is often experienced as spacious with low pressure. There are also private zones that you can rent if you exclusively want an area to yourself.

The property in Lakselv is divided between private landowners and Finnmarkseiendommen (Finnmark property). Lakselv landowner association rents private properties, and leases its fishing rights. These properties are included in the common fishing license sections where you buy day passes. In addition, private beats are exclusively for rent.