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Fishing Enthusiast Journey

Dedicated fishing route in Bardu rivers and Vesterålen coasts, targeting cod, salmon, and halibut.

days

8

Stops

10

Total distance

650 km

Drive

11.3 h

Overview

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Day by day

  1. Day 1· Base: Setermoen

    Bardu River Fishing

    1. 1

      Målselva River

      Prime salmon spot.

      Maps ↗

    Drive

    20 km · 0.5 h

    Stay

    bardu-hotel

    Eat

    Catch of the day.

    Tip

    Get fishing license online.

  2. Day 2· Base: Polar Park

    Polar Park and Streams

    1. 1

      Polar Park

      Nearby trout streams.

      Maps ↗
    2. 2

      Salangsdalen

      Quiet fishing chapel area.

      Maps ↗

    Drive

    50 km · 1 h

    Stay

    polar-park-inn

    Eat

    Grilled trout.

    Tip

    Respect catch limits.

  3. Day 3· Base: Sortland

    To Vesterålen Coasts

    1. 1

      E6 to Hadsel

      Coastal access points.

      Maps ↗

    Drive

    200 km · 3 h

    Stay

    andoy-frilufssenter-andenes

    Eat

    Shore dinner.

    Tip

    Boat rental for deeper waters.

  4. Day 4· Base: Andenes

    Andøya Deep Sea

    1. 1

      Andenes Fishing Grounds

      Cod and halibut hotspots.

      Maps ↗
    2. 2

      Bleik

      Shore casting for plaice.

      Maps ↗

    Drive

    60 km · 1 h

    Stay

    sommaroy-arctic-hotel

    Eat

    Halibut steaks.

    Tip

    Join guided charters.

  5. Day 5· Base: Stokmarknes

    Stokmarknes Angling

    1. 1

      Hadselvær

      Island fishing spots.

      Maps ↗

    Drive

    40 km · 0.8 h

    Stay

    lyngen-lodge

    Eat

    Smoked mackerel.

    Tip

    Early morning bites best.

  6. Day 6· Base:

    Vesterålen Sea Safaris

    1. 1

      Nyksund

      Remote harbor fishing.

      Maps ↗

    Drive

    70 km · 1.5 h

    Stay

    camp-tamok

    Eat

    Boat lunch of catch.

    Tip

    Weather-proof gear essential.

  7. Day 7· Base: Setermoen

    Return to Bardu

    1. 1

      Røkenes Farm

      Final inland fishing.

      Maps ↗

    Drive

    180 km · 3 h

    Stay

    magic-mountain-lodge

    Eat

    Salmon bake.

    Tip

    Log your catches.

  8. Day 8· Base: Setermoen

    Bardu Farewell Fish

    1. 1

      Bardu Local Spots

      Easy access rivers.

      Maps ↗

    Drive

    30 km · 0.5 h

    Stay

    bardu-hotel

    Eat

    Ultimate fish feast.

    Tip

    Share stories with locals.