🎣 Salmon fishingClosed
Neidenelva
Sør-Varanger
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Salmon fishing rules can change at short notice. Always check current rules with the manager, FeFo, Elveguiden, Inatur, NatureIT or the Norwegian Environment Agency before fishing.
Map
Approximate location — use it as planning help, not navigation.
About Neidenelva
Neidenelva is one of Norway's most renowned salmon rivers and offers a unique combination of sport fishing, cultural history, and arctic nature. The river is particularly known for the traditional Skolt Sami cast net tradition at Skoltefossen and for strong populations of wild salmon.
Neidenelva flows from Finland through Sør-Varanger before emptying into Neidenfjorden. The river attracts both experienced sport fishers and first-time visitors who wish to experience one of Northern Norway's most distinctive salmon rivers. The area offers excellent opportunities for salmon fishing, nature experiences, and insights into local cultural history.
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Sources
- https://www.neiden.no/
- https://www.facebook.com/Neidenfiskefellesskap/
- https://8arstider.no/fiske-i-neidenelven/
- https://www.inatur.no/laksefiske/57484d83e4b0ea8596f8b8ca
- https://snl.no/Neidenelva
- https://www.fefo.no/fiske/laksefiske/
- https://www.miljodirektoratet.no/aktuelt/nyheter/2026/april-2026/endringer-i-laksefiske-for-2026/