Lovoen Gard

Gem in the middle of Norway. High price/quality

Lovoen Gard is a top location on the island of Rorvik which is 30 kilometres south of the island of Leka. The location is run by the two experienced guides Tom and Kevin who have worked as fishing guides in many places in Europe (e.g. Iceland, Skarnsundet, etc) and have now set up their own location. These guys know the business of fishing guide and host and know what it takes to have a perfect fishing trip. They will do everything to make your fishing trip a success.

Lovoen Gard is an old, historic trading post on Lauvøya, one of the islands that belong to the Vikna archipelago. Its optimal location in the wind-sheltered east of the island and the short access routes to the Risværfjord make Lovoen Gard an absolute top location in this region. There are almost no bad days, as you can almost always sail to a sheltered spot, regardless of which direction the wind is coming from. Serious cod and coalfish have already been caught on the edges of the first small islands off the coast. Numerous underwater mountains amd the channels between them are hotspots for large cod, ling and coalfish.

The drop-offs on the west side at Gjerdinga are hotspots for capital cod, and if you go further north into Risværfjorden, you can expect halibut and catfish. The Risværfjord has a sandy bottom in many places and thus offers an optimal habitat for halibut. The accommodation is very cosy, only a few metres from the jetty and with room for 2 to 10 people, there is something for everyone - also ideal for larger groups. A professional filleting room, freezer and top service complete your stay here.

The location of this venue is perfect. The region around the islands of Rorvik and Leka is known for its good fishing. Because the island of Rorvik is three times the size of Leka, it offers more shelter but also more possibilities. There is an enormous amount of fishing as the depths in the area vary rapidly. This makes the fishing area very interesting. Depths from 1 to 200 metres alternate quickly and provide the fish with a perfect habitat. And that is exactly what makes us fishermen happy. Ling, cod, coalfish, halibut, pollack, tusk, but also flatfish, haddock and redfish are species that are caught here regularly. Spots such as Storslua, Breigrunnen, Haugrunna and Skinnet guarantee good catches. Directly from the site you can fish sheltered and, if the weather conditions allow it, in the surrounding area of about 20 kilometres you can have fun with groups of islands, gullies and open sea. It is a very varied and beautiful area with immense archipelagos.

Fishing from Lovoen Gard is mainly focused on boat fishing, but shore fishing is also an undiscovered gem from this location. Several hotspots are easily accessible and offer good opportunities to catch your fish in the winter period (when the fish come closer to the shore). If you go to this location, it is recommended to bring 2 beach rods. For the enthusiasts it is also possible to fish for trout in the lakes Kolvereid, Rotvikvattnet and Mulstadvattnet. For this you need a local licence, which you can get from the local sportshop in Kolvareid. Tom and Kevin will be happy to assist you locally.

For the enthusiast there is also the possibility of fishing for salmon. From the beginning of June to the middle of September, you can do this in the Opløelva River, which is 1.5 hours' drive from the site. A permit costs 500 NOK per day. Large fish are often caught here. You are allowed to take up to 1 sea trout and 1 salmon and the rest have to be returned to the river. The upper two pools are fly-only.