Lowest catch in rivers in 30 years

Preliminary figures for river catch of salmon, sea trout and migratory char 2018 show that the fishermen caught most fish in Tana and its tributaries, Namsenvasssdraget and Målselvvassdraget.

The catches varied a lot due to the length of the fishing periods and the return of salmon to the rivers. The hot summer in 2018 affected the water level and the water temperature, which led to low catches in many rivers.

Tana most important

Tana and its tributaries was the most important watercourse in 2018, with a total catch of 10 000 salmon, sea trout and migratory char. This is an increase of 33 per cent from the year before. Two per cent of the fish were caught and released and 98 per cent were slaughtered.

In Namsenvassdraget, 7 500 salmon, sea trout and migratory char were caught in 2018, 25 per cent less than the year before. Thirteen per cent were caught and released.

Most catch and release in Gaula and Orkla

Ranked by catch and release, Gaula and Orkla are the most important watercourses. In 2018, 3 700 salmon, sea trout and migratory char were caught and released in Gaulavassdraget, and 2 850 in Orkla.