Management of Røssåga and Leirelva
In the 1800th century, it was mostly English salmon lords who came to fish, plus some well-off Norwegian guests. They stayed at the farms along the river, and rented boats with rowers and often a cook. In this way, they contributed to the...
Fishing on the fjord
By boat you can get to many nice fishing spots in Sørfjorden, and if you want to dock, there are marinas at Hemnesberget, Bjerka and Finneidfjord. If you have a fishing rod, it is possible to stand on the pier...
Inland fishing
Statskog is Norway and Helgeland's largest landowner, and manages large contiguous areas and assets on behalf of the community. In Okstindan Nature and Culture Park, Statskog has prepared the outdoor recreation area...
Salmon fishing in Røssåga and Leirelva
The Røssåga River winds through large parts of the municipality and is today a very good trout and salmon river. In the old days, when English lords fished here, you could catch salmon weighing over 25 kg, and the river can still...