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26,976-acre Vestfjord. Lofoten East. North. 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. The eastern Lofoten inside coast, island points and channels. Northern trip-scale survey reach. Eastern trip-scale survey reach. The water tops out around 401 ft. The depth chart comes from Norwegian Mapping Authority (Kartverket) bathymetric survey data, so the contours are survey-derived rather than computer-modeled. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Drawn out, this is 26,971 acres of water rimmed by 84.1 miles of bank, with 5 islands in the mix. The 3.7 development index tells the story — a convoluted bank whose fishable edge far outruns the acreage. About 5% of the surface sits shallower than 15 ft — that's the weed-and-bait zone. End to end it runs roughly 17.6 mi, about 11.6 mi across. Closest neighbour on DepthScout: Reppvatnet, 6 mi north of here.
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 | — |
| (Saithe (Coalfish)) | official species listing | — |
| (Haddock) | official species listing | — |
| (Atlantic Mackerel) | official species listing | — |
| (Atlantic Herring) | official species listing | — |
| (Atlantic Halibut) | official species listing | — |
| (Ling) | official species listing | — |
| (Cusk (Tusk)) | official species listing | — |
| (Sea Trout) | official species listing | — |
Official species-evidence source.
Early season atlantic cod use the shallows, holding in 20 to 100 ft. Expect a summer slide to 45 to 180 ft, then a winter hold in 50 to 220 ft. Put Rock reef first on the milk run — a rock pile near 9 ft that grades good for spring. In summer the feeding windows fall in 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 | Rock reef (9 ft) | Diamond jig, Heavy bucktail |
| Summer | 45 to 180 ft | dawn | Sharp break (53 ft) | Heavy metal jig, Large soft-plastic jig |
| Fall | 25 to 140 ft | dawn | Rock reef (9 ft) | Diamond jig, Bucktail with teaser |
| Winter | 50 to 220 ft | midday | Rock reef (9 ft) | Heavy vertical jig |
Start shallow in spring: saithe (coalfish) sit in 15 to 160 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 25 to 260 ft, and winter fish settle into 45 to 320 ft. The spot to know is Sharp break, a drop-off in about 53 ft of water that rates prime for saithe (coalfish) in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. 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 | Shoreline point (112 ft) | Slim metal jig, Paddletail |
| Summer | 25 to 260 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (53 ft) | Speed jig, Heavy paddletail |
| Fall | 20 to 220 ft | dawn & dusk | Kartverket measured current seam (192 ft) | Metal jig, Baitfish swimbait |
| Winter | 45 to 320 ft | midday | Sharp break (53 ft) | Heavy vertical jig |
Start shallow in spring: haddock sit in 35 to 220 ft that time of year. Warm water sends them out to 60 to 320 ft; cold water stacks them in 70 to 400 ft. Top water on the chart: Kartverket measured flat, a feeding flat in the 56 ft range, prime in fall. Fish it in early morning and you'll meet the bite. 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 (56 ft) | Small bottom jig, Beaded trace |
| Summer | 60 to 320 ft | dawn | Sharp break (53 ft) | Compact metal jig, Bottom rig |
| Fall | 45 to 260 ft | midday | Kartverket measured flat (56 ft) | Small vertical jig |
| Winter | 70 to 400 ft | midday | Deepest basin (401 ft) | Deep bottom jig |
Come spring, look for atlantic mackerel tight to the bank in 5 to 45 ft. Expect a summer slide to 15 to 80 ft, then a winter hold in 30 to 120 ft. Start at Sharp break. It's a drop-off holding about 53 ft of water and rates good come summer. Prime time lands in 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 | Sharp break (53 ft) | Feather rig, Small vertical jig |
| Fall | 10 to 65 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (53 ft) | Compact silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
| Winter | 30 to 120 ft | midday | Sharp break (53 ft) | Small deep jig |
Start shallow in spring: atlantic herring sit in 5 to 25 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 15 to 50 ft, and winter fish settle into 20 to 60 ft. The spot to know is Rock reef, a rock pile in about 9 ft of water that rates good for atlantic herring in spring. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. 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 | Rock reef (9 ft) | Small herring feather rig, Micro jig rig |
| Summer | 15 to 50 ft | dawn & dusk | Sharp break (53 ft) | 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 | Sharp break (53 ft) | Small silver jig, Sparse feather rig |
In spring, atlantic halibut run shallow here, mostly 45 to 350 ft. Summer keeps them at 25 to 300 ft, and they winter in 67 to 401 ft. Spring atlantic halibut concentrate at Kartverket measured flat, a prime-rated feeding flat around 56 ft. Fish it in early morning and the evening and you'll meet the bite. You won't need more than a large swimbait or a slow metal jig most summer days.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 45 to 350 ft | dawn | Kartverket measured flat (56 ft) | Large paddletail, Heavy bottom jig |
| Summer | 25 to 300 ft | dawn & dusk | Kartverket measured flat (56 ft) | Large swimbait, Slow metal jig |
| Fall | 45 to 380 ft | midday | Kartverket measured channel edge (220 ft) | Heavy paddletail, Bottom jig |
| Winter | 67 to 401 ft | midday | Deepest basin (401 ft) | Heavy vertical jig |
Vestfjord - Lofoten East - North - East also holds ling (67 to 401 ft in summer), cusk (tusk) (68 to 401 ft in summer), sea trout (15 to 50 ft in summer). Pick any of them on the map above for rated spots and bait picks.
The chart marks 8 structure features on Vestfjord - Lofoten East - North - East; the deepest is Deepest basin at about 401 ft.
Access data: Norwegian Environment Agency (Miljødirektoratet) — state-secured outdoor recreation areas. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
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 Vestfjord - Lofoten East - North - East specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Norway fishing regulations →
Vestfjord - Lofoten East - North - East is about 401 ft (122 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, saithe (coalfish), haddock, atlantic mackerel, atlantic herring, atlantic halibut, ling, cusk (tusk), sea trout roster for Vestfjord - Lofoten East - North - 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.
Sharp break is the top-rated area: a drop-off in about 53 ft of water that rates prime for saithe (coalfish) in summer. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
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 Vestfjord - Lofoten East - North - 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.
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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.