NORWAY, NAMSEN FISKUMFOSS

Fly fishing for salmon on Namsen River in Mid-Norway. Fishmaster will arrange a hosted salmon fly fishing trip to the famous Fiskumfoss beat on Namsen on 1st – 6th June 2027. Jouni Rauha will work as a host for this trip. Fiskumfoss is a dream destination for a fly fisherman fishing from the bank or wading. It is an exceptional fishing beat, as the 34-meter-high Fiskumfossen waterfall acts as a natural barrier to migrating salmon. Although there is a fish ladder carved into the rock, a vast number of salmon ascending the Namsen River gather in the pools below the Fiskumfossen falls, pausing there to rest and wait.

NAMSEN RIVER

The Namsen River in Trøndelag, Norway—famously known as the “Queen of the Salmon Rivers”—is legendary for producing massive Atlantic salmon, with multi sea winter fish regularly tipping the scales at over 40 lbs (18 kg). At the heart of this legendary fishery is Fiskumfoss, a massive natural waterfall and a world-renowned beat that acts as a focal point for salmon running up the Namsen River system. Namsen is one of the three best salmon rivers in Norway and flows into the Namsenfjorden at Namsos, about 160 km north from Trondheim Vaernes airport.

FISKUMFOSS BEAT

Fiskumfoss – the ultimate holding pool: Historically Fiskumfoss was the absolute uppermost natural barrier for migrating salmon (though a salmon ladder was later engineered into the rock). Because running salmon stack up below this barrier waiting to pass, it forms a formidable, highly productive holding pool.

Fiskumfoss beat covers roughly a 900 meter stretch of the river, offering fishing on both banks with clearly marked boundaries. It is widely esteemed by fly fishers globally for its dramatic scenery, deep runs, and high concentrations of salmon.

The guests are fishing beautiful, private Fiskumfoss fishing beat located about 60 km from the Namsos town and estuary. The beat is about 1 km long and can be fished from both banks of the Namsen river. We will fly fish the Fiskumfoss beat in June with maksimum number of 8-9 anglers per week. Anglers will be divided into three rotation groups of 2-3 anglers each. The three beats are rotated among three groups according to a 3-4 hour rotation plan.

We will divide the Fiskumfoss area into 3 fishing beats. Beat 1 is below the waterfall, West bank, 400 m (Øvre odde, Nedre odde, Flatstein). Beat 2 is Lower West bank, 500 m (Fiskumlandet, Lisshøla, Storfeskhøla, Nervaldet). Beat 3 is East bank, length 900 m (Kastarplassen, Sandoddo, Kastarstein, Straumen, Kløvstein, Karihøla, Brekket, Heimerøya).

Fiskumfoss is one of the finest and most productive fishing beats on the Namsen River, with the best year in 2020 recorded catches of 397 salmon and 35 seatrout, total of 432 fish. The average catch in recent years from the Fiskumfoss beat is about 300 salmon and sea trout per season. In June 2024, Andreas Larsson caught and released a massive 124 cm / 21 kg salmon at Fiskumfoss beat.

FISHING RULES AND QUOTAS

During our week only fly fishing is allowed. We recommend all salmon to be released. Bag limits and quotas will be updated in spring 2027. Bag limit is one killed salmon per person per day. If fisherman kills a salmon, he must stop fishing until midnight. The season bag limit is 3 salmon: 2 salmon under 3 kg (65 cm) and 1 salmon over 65 cm per person. If person retains  1 salmon over 65 cm or total of 3 salmon for season, he must stop fishing for that season. 1.-31.8. all salmon over 80 cm must be released. C&R daily quota is 2 released salmon per person per day. If person fills up daily 2 salmon C&R quota, he must stop fishing until midnight.

FISHING SEASON

Fishing season on the Namsen River starts on the first of June. During the two first weeks of the season mostly big salmon enter the river weighing often 7-18 kg. At this time you have a good chance to hook and catch a salmon of your lifetime. During the early season water level is often high and water temperature is about 6-10 degrees. For these high and cold water conditions as fly lines we recommend Sink 3/5/8, sink 2/4/6, Sink 1/3/5 ja Float/S2/S4 shooting heads. In these conditions tube flies with 7-12 cm long wing are recommended.

By mid June the numbers of salmon in the River Namsen increase and in addition to big salmon there is often a good run of two sea winter salmon weighing 4-7 kg. The main run of salmon in Namsen River is from Late June to mid August, that period we can catch all sizes of salmon and the catch numbers per week are highest. During mid season the water level is often medium or low and water temperature is about 10-16 degrees. For these medium/low water conditions we recommend our guests to fish for example with Float/S2/S4, Float/Int/S2 ja Floating/Int shooting heads and tube flies with a wing length 3-7 cm.

During the last two weeks of August there are still some fresh salmon running but we also catch coloured salmon which have been in the river for a while – often very big ones. During late season the water level is often medium or low and water temperature is about 9-15 degrees. For these medium/low water conditions we recommend our guests to fish for example with Float/Int/S2, Float/Int and Floating shooting heads and tube flies with a wing length 3-5 cm. River Namsen fishing season ends on the last day of August.

FLY FISHING TACKLE

For fly fishing for salmon in early June on the Namsen River we recommend 14-15 ‘ foot double handed fly rods for lines #9-11 and suitable fly reels with good quality brakes. Sink tip shooting heads are most used fly lines but please bring with also full sinking shooting heads for possible high water conditions. Before fly fishing everyone must buy Namsen card and Norwegian state license by internet. Disinfection for fishing gear is mandatory.

FLIES

Good salmon fly patterns for the Namsen River are: Banana, Black & Orange, Black & Yellow, Black Sheep, Dee Sheep, Green butt, Red butt, Greenlander, Green Highlander, Sunray Shadow, Monkey, Willie Gunn, Silver & Black and Allys Shrimp.

ACCOMODATION

Accomodation for our fly fishing group is in two large Norwegian country houses about 5 km from the Fiskumfoss beat. There is a big living room, toilet, shower, well equipped kitchen and several bedrooms, we have one person per bedroom. Guests can cook their own food in the self catering kitchen.

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

Fly fishing trips to Namsen Fiskumfoss are hosted trips. Jouni Rauha will work as a host for this trip. Anglers will take a flight or car transport to Norway. It is 182 km/2 hours 40 minutes drive from Trondheim Vaernes airport to the Namsen Fiskumfoss beat. The accomodation and beat will be presented for guests on arrival.

• Dates: 1st – 6th June 2027 (accomodation 31.5. at 16-6.6. at 10) (fishing 1.6. at 00-5.6. at 24)
• Price: 2650 eur/person/5 fishing days/6 nights
• Number of anglers: 8-9 persons per week
• Bookings: ask for open rods
• Fishing trip includes: Fishing license, Rotation fly fishing, Accomodation in single room, Introduction of beat
• Fishing trip excludes: Flights/car transports to Norway, Norwegian state fishing license (338 NOK = 30 eur), Namsen card (free of charge), Food/drinks
• Species: Salmon, Seatrout
• Season: 1.6 – 31.8.
• More information: Namsen-Fiskumfoss 1.-6.6.2027 >>