Fishing

I may be biased being a professional fisherman, but without a doubt the best thing you can do in your free time is fishing. And to do it at Ersfjordboten may be one of the most rewarding experiences. Myself, I have grown up in the area and I have been fishing all my life and frankly my favorite spot is a secret, but I can tell you this… if you are lucky you can get a nice catch by finding a spot along the coast right outside villa Aurora or renting a boat and going deeper in the ocean, where you can catch bigger fish.

The species that usually come around are salmon, halibut, cod, the Norwegian sei, Herring and it is not unusual to see dolphins and even whales in the area, however these are not permitted to be captured. If you wish you can bring your own gear or sign up for a fishing trip with the local tour operators, who will provide fishing equipment upon availability. I personally always bring my own fishing gear, as I think this is part of the experience.

Fishing is a national sport and means of life for thousands of years for the native inhabitants and you can hear many interesting and not always very true fishing stories from the locals, who will proudly point to you the best spots for fishing and show you their biggest catch.
So, if you are up for it, here are some suggestions for fishing trips:

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