Fishing at Ringvassøya

Our little daughter fishing on the ice of the lake Skogsfjordvatnet just below our cabin during Easter.

Char and trout fishing on the lake Skogsfjordvatnet on Ringvassøya in Karlsøy 

The area around our cabin is stunning which with fishing lakes and beautiful hiking all year round. Although mid winter during the long winter night - you will need a headlight to find your way apart from in the middle of the day. Good ice fishing conditions in winter when the sun returns. 

Buy fishing license and see a map here. 

You will need to bring your own fishing equipment for this.

Salmon fishing in the river up to Skogsfjordvatnet

Buy fishing license for this at Inatur: http://scanatura.no/webshop?id=778

Fishing times and prices: July 1 - August 31. The license is valid from 18:00 in the afternoon to 14:00 the next day. The river is protected between 14:00 and 18:00 all day and Wednesdays from 18:00 until Thursday at 14:00. Price pr. card is NOK 150. Up to 10 cards / day and night are sold. Fishermen are requested to report their catch electronically to Inatur, the same URL as the purchased cards. New card is available but not bought before catch report is delivered. 

Fishing regulations: 

Quota per day max. 1 salmon. When the quota is taken, fishing must immediately terminated. 

It is forbidden to fish with lures, wobbler or similar, just fly and worms. Use of gaff is prohibited. 

It is forbidden to use the sinker (excl. Lead weight in connection with worm) below Jensbakkholla.

Practiced rolling fishing - show respect and depart space for any trash! 

Children under 16 can fish on parental card when parents do not fish. 

The fishermen are responsible for disinfecting own equipment. 

Documentation regarding fishing tax must be carried during fishing. 

Oversight: Landowner team has organized supervision service. The caretaker is authorized to check fishing licenses and regulations are complied with. 

Preserve nature: Landowner Created encourage everyone to clean up garbage. Take your responsibility to make it pleasant for you and others! 

Enquiries: If required, any request is made to landowners tel. 97501095 or 95058391. Wishing you great scenery by the river.