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17,369-acre Lindesnes. East Norway saltwater fishing map with official Kartverket surveyed 50 m bathymetry, measured-only fishing spots, Institute of Marine Research fish evidence, seasonal forage guidance and public shore-access context. Eastern headland and skerry transitions. The water tops out around 1207 ft. The depth chart comes from Norwegian Mapping Authority (Kartverket) bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. What the data behind the map says about each species, season by season:
On the chart, Lindesnes - East draws 17,369 acres inside 31.1 miles of shoreline. The shoreline is moderately structured (index 1.7) — enough points and pockets to pattern. About 0% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. The basin spans about 11.8 mi end to end and 2.7 mi across at its widest. The nearest mapped water is Tarvatnet, 10 mi to the north.
The target roster combines named-water evidence where available with conservative, habitat-compatible official Norwegian coastal records. It documents occurrence context, not equal abundance, a catch rate or a promised catch. Closed targets are excluded and current rules control every trip. The roster may combine exact-water monitoring with habitat-filtered official regional evidence; it does not imply that every species is equally abundant throughout the mapped section.
| Species | Evidence basis | Count / date |
|---|---|---|
| (Atlantic Cod) | official species listing | — |
| (Atlantic Pollock) | official species listing | — |
| (Saithe (Coalfish)) | official species listing | — |
| (Haddock) | official species listing | — |
| (Atlantic Mackerel) | official species listing | — |
| (Atlantic Herring) | official species listing | — |
| (Sea Trout) | official species listing | — |
| (European Flounder) | official species listing | — |
| (European Plaice) | official species listing | — |
Official species-evidence source.
Early season atlantic cod use the shallows, holding in 20 to 100 ft. Summer is a 45 to 180 ft game here, winter a 50 to 220 ft one. Best bite is early morning. Tie on a heavy metal jig or a large soft-plastic jig and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 20 to 100 ft | dawn | open water | Diamond jig, Heavy bucktail |
| Summer | 45 to 180 ft | dawn | open water | Heavy metal jig, Large soft-plastic jig |
| Fall | 25 to 140 ft | dawn | open water | Diamond jig, Bucktail with teaser |
| Winter | 50 to 220 ft | midday | open water | Heavy vertical jig |
Early season atlantic pollock use the shallows, holding in 8 to 100 ft. Summer is a 12 to 150 ft game here, winter a 35 to 220 ft one. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a surface plug or a baitfish swimbait and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 8 to 100 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Sandeel-pattern lure, Soft-plastic shad |
| Summer | 12 to 150 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Surface plug, Baitfish swimbait |
| Fall | 15 to 160 ft | dawn | open water | Metal jig, Minnow plug |
| Winter | 35 to 220 ft | midday | open water | Slow metal jig, Weighted soft plastic |
Start shallow in spring: saithe (coalfish) sit in 15 to 160 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 25 to 260 ft; cold water stacks them in 45 to 320 ft. Top water on the chart: Sharp break, a drop-off in the 363 ft range, good in winter. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a speed jig or a heavy paddletail until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 15 to 160 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Slim metal jig, Paddletail |
| Summer | 25 to 260 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Speed jig, Heavy paddletail |
| Fall | 20 to 220 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Metal jig, Baitfish swimbait |
| Winter | 45 to 320 ft | midday | Sharp break (363 ft) | Heavy vertical jig |
Start shallow in spring: haddock sit in 35 to 220 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 60 to 320 ft, and winter fish settle into 70 to 400 ft. The spot to know is Kartverket measured flat, a feeding flat in about 218 ft of water that rates prime for haddock in fall. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning. Throw a compact metal jig or a bottom rig until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 35 to 220 ft | dawn | Kartverket measured flat (218 ft) | Small bottom jig, Beaded trace |
| Summer | 60 to 320 ft | dawn | Kartverket measured flat (218 ft) | Compact metal jig, Bottom rig |
| Fall | 45 to 260 ft | midday | Kartverket measured flat (218 ft) | Small vertical jig |
| Winter | 70 to 400 ft | midday | Kartverket measured flat (218 ft) | Deep bottom jig |
Come spring, look for atlantic mackerel tight to the bank in 5 to 45 ft. They move out to 15 to 80 ft in summer and finish the year down in 30 to 120 ft. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A feather rig or a small vertical jig is the honest summer answer here.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 45 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Mackerel feather rig, Small silver jig |
| Summer | 15 to 80 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Feather rig, Small vertical jig |
| Fall | 10 to 65 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Compact silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
| Winter | 30 to 120 ft | midday | open water | Small deep jig |
Start shallow in spring: atlantic herring sit in 5 to 25 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 15 to 50 ft; cold water stacks them in 20 to 60 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. Throw a herring feather rig or a small silver jig until the fish tell you otherwise.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 5 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Small herring feather rig, Micro jig rig |
| Summer | 15 to 50 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Herring feather rig, Small silver jig |
| Fall | 10 to 40 ft | dawn & dusk | open water | Small feather rig, Compact silver spoon |
| Winter | 20 to 60 ft | midday | open water | Small silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
Lindesnes - East also holds sea trout (15 to 50 ft in summer), european flounder (6 to 35 ft in summer), european plaice (6 to 40 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
Structure-wise the chart holds 8 features, led in depth by Deepest basin at roughly 1205 ft.
No Miljødirektoratet state-secured outdoor-recreation area matched within 500 metres of this exact surveyed-raster shoreline. This is an access-evidence gap, not a claim that public access does not exist. Verify land ownership, local signs, parking, safety and fishing permission before entry.
Private land and private launches need the owner's permission — please ask first.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Norway waters are set by the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries (sea-angling rules) — and special regulations can apply to Lindesnes - East specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish. Check the live national rules, protected species, minimum sizes, gear rules, local conservation areas and river-mouth restrictions before every trip. Directed Atlantic-halibut fishing is prohibited year-round south of 62°N; north of 62°N the current seasonal closure and size/release rules apply. A mapped shore-use lead does not establish fishing permission or safe access.
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Lindesnes - East is about 1207 ft (368 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart comes from Norwegian Mapping Authority (Kartverket) bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled.
Official coastal monitoring from Institute of Marine Research Norwegian coastal ecosystem surveys informs the atlantic cod, atlantic pollock, saithe (coalfish), haddock, atlantic mackerel, atlantic herring, sea trout, european flounder, european plaice roster for Lindesnes - East. The mixed roster combines exact-water records where available with habitat-filtered regional evidence; not every species is documented at this exact water, and it is not a promise of equal abundance or a catch on a particular trip.
Kartverket measured flat is the top-rated area: a feeding flat in about 218 ft of water that rates prime for haddock in fall. Every other rated spot, per species and season, is on the map above.
For atlantic cod, the summer bite is best in early morning. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Lindesnes - East is regulated by the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries (sea-angling rules). Check the official Norway regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
Tarvatnet 10 mi · Mandal Coast 11 mi · Lindesnes - West 13 mi · Lyngdalsfjord 15 mi · Glupekilen 15 mi · Lista Coast 24 mi · Kristiansandsfjord - Outer Islands 29 mi · Sandlandsvannet 33 mi · Selura 34 mi · Lygne 36 mi · Galdalsvann 37 mi · Lundevatnet 41 mi
See how Lindesnes - East stacks up: best sea trout lakes in Norway · best atlantic herring lakes in Norway · best european flounder lakes in Norway · best european plaice lakes in Norway
Browse all Norway fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: Norwegian Mapping Authority (Kartverket) Bathymetry terrain models, surveyed 50 metre grid (Chart datum / sea-chart zero as distributed by Kartverket; 100% measured, 0% source-interpolated). How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.