Location Sotra

History

Sotra has long traditions in fisheries. In the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, small farming and fishing were important industries.

Fishing is still important, but today many people work in the oil and gas industry. Many people living at Sotra commute to Bergen for their work. There are still active fishermen who make a living from fishing on Sotra

Location

The fishing takes place on the west side of Sotra; with the ocean close by. We go offshore if the weather is on our side.

If the conditions are too tough, we stay onshore. We place a high value on security, so no risks are taken.

Sotra is an island west of Bergen. Nature can be brutal in the west of this island. Its landscape consists of many islands and islets. Here we find bare mountains and large heathers.

Sotra is a short drive from the center of Bergen. It is also a short distance to several well-known tourist attractions in the western region, such as high mountains, beautiful fjords, glaciers and large waterfalls.

Seasons

From June to November you can fish for mackerel. Lobster season in Norway is from 1 October to 31 November. Crab can be fished all year round, but it tastes best in autumn. Cod can be caught all year round, but it tastes best from October to April. Herring is fished from January to April. You can be lucky to catch ling, tusk, catfish, breiflabb and lyre all year round.

Weather

The island of Sotra has a maritime climate. There is precipitation in all months of the year. The average annual temperature for Sotra is 9°.