Norway · Spearfishing zone
Lofoten Islands
What this zone is
Overview
How spearfishing is treated at Lofoten Islands.
Northern Norway archipelago noted by spearfishing community sources for excellent spearfishing and large fish (cod, pollack, wolffish). Spearfishing legal subject to national species/size rules.
What applies here
Restrictions
Specific rules and limits that apply within this area.
Standard national rules: minimum sizes, protected species, 100 m from fish farms, no sale of catch.
When it applies
Seasons
Time-of-year periods that affect spearfishing in this zone.
Best visibility roughly July-November.
On the coast
Location
Approximate reference point for this zone. See the full picture on the interactive map.
68.2000°N, 13.6000°E
View on the mapSource
This zone is documented in the official source below.
Before you dive
License for Norway
Whether you need a license to spearfish here, and how to get one.