Oslo Fjord fishing forecast
Oslo Fjord is a saltwater fishing spot in Oslofjord, Norway. Anglers here target Atlantic Cod, European Perch, Atlantic Mackerel, European Flounder. The most productive months are typically May, June, July, August, September, October.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #156 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending up — 6 points above this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 16.1 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 14 km/h from SW, gusting 26 km/h |
| Wave height | 0.2 m at 4 s |
| Current | 0.12 m/s toward WSW |
| Pressure | 1002 hPa |
| Depth | 29 m |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 17.45 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 26.4 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 8 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.2 m at 2 s |
| Ground swell | 0.1 m at 4 s from S |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.12 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 5.4 °C warmer than the September average of 10.8 °C. Warmer-than-normal water pushes cool-water species deeper and brings warm-water species in earlier than the calendar suggests. The water is mixed to about 39.4 m, with the thermocline below that.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Oslo Fjord
Oslo Fjord currently scores 75 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 16.1 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +25.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Current +18.0
- moving water concentrates bait
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Wind +8.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Chlorophyll +5.4
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Chlorophyll front +5.0
- a plankton edge — classic feeding line
What’s biting now
The model expects today: atlantic-mackerel, european-seabass, atlantic-salmon, greenland-halibut, atlantic-wolffish, atlantic-herring, sea-trout, common-dab
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Bite windows
Best months for Oslo Fjord:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-12, 79/100
20 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
+3 points vs the same day last week
About this spot
Open coastal saltwater — conditions and safety depend heavily on the live wind, wave, and tide forecast, so check them before you head out.
Approximate bottom depth: 29 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Gadus morhua
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Perca fluviatilis
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Scomber scombrus
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Platichthys flesus
Best months by species at Oslo Fjord
| Atlantic CodGadus morhua | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European PerchPerca fluviatilis | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic MackerelScomber scombrus | ||||||||||||
| European FlounderPlatichthys flesus |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic CodHøstingsforskriften (FOR-2021-12-23-3910) kapittel 10 (minstemål); § 40a (torsk i Oslofjorden) | — | min 55 cm | May 1 – Dec 31; Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| MINIMUM SIZE IS ZONE-DEPENDENT: north of 62°N it is 44 cm outside 4 nautical miles from the baselines and 55 cm inside 4 nm; south of 62°N it is 40 cm. FishRadar shows the strictest of the three (55 cm) because we cannot resolve which zone you are in. OSLOFJORD: cod fishing is banned all year, including while diving, in the whole sea area inside the baseline from Telemark to the Swedish border; bottom-set gillnets are banned there too. SPAWNING AREAS: inside 14 defined spawning areas from Lindesnes along the Skagerrak coast, in the Oslofjord and to the Swedish border, ALL fishing is banned 1 January – 30 April (spearfishing excepted, being fully selective). No daily count limit is published for recreational cod. Verify the zone on the Fiskeridirektoratet map before fishing. | |||
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents No licence required for recreational sea fishing with rod and line. Handheld tackle only for tourists; minimum sizes and closed areas apply., non-residents No licence required for sea fishing with rod and line. Only tourists aged 12 or older fishing through a REGISTERED fishing camp may export fish: 15 kg of fish or fish products, usable twice per calendar year (reduced to 10 kg from 1 January 2027). Trophy fish may not be exported on top of the quota.
- freshwater-recreational — residents Anadromous salmon, sea trout and sea char are managed by Miljødirektoratet, not Fiskeridirektoratet. A national fishing fee plus a local river card is required for river fishing; the county Statsforvalter and the municipality set local rules., non-residents Same as residents. Check the Statsforvalter for the county you intend to fish before travelling — rivers are closed and reopened at short notice.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. Norwegian rules vary by fjord, river, and season, and several closures are drawn on maps rather than described in text. Always verify with Fiskeridirektoratet at fiskeridir.no before fishing.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Oslo Fjord?
Anglers at Oslo Fjord target Atlantic Cod, European Perch, Atlantic Mackerel and European Flounder.
When is the best time to fish Oslo Fjord?
The most productive months at Oslo Fjord are typically May, June, July, August, September, October.
What is the fishing forecast for Oslo Fjord right now?
Oslo Fjord currently scores 75 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Oslo Fjord from shore?
Yes — Oslo Fjord is fishable from shore (offshore-only).
Is the thermocline set up at Oslo Fjord right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Oslo Fjord?
The scored point sits over roughly 29 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Yellow Perch: Schools, Rigs, and IceHow to Catch Flounder: Drift, Jig, and Bottom Rigs That WorkHow to Read Tides for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.