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Fishing in
Greenland 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Greenland71.71°, -42.60°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- Where to apply?
- Online at the Greenlandic Tourism Office or from local providers.
- Cost
- Fishing permit: From 200-500 DKK (~27-67 EUR). Salmon more expensive.
- Validity
- Day or weekly tickets
- Available online?
- Yes
Greenland is the largest island in the world and offers extreme Arctic fishing! Arctic char in glacier rivers, Atlantic salmon and halibut. Icebergs as a backdrop! Autonomous territory of Denmark.
Book fishing tours in Greenland
Guided tours with local experts — recommended by locals
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- Salmon: Varies by river. Season extremely short (July-September!).
- Catch limits
- Salmon: Strict limits. Char: Moderate limits. Halibut: Regulated.
- Prohibited methods
- On salmon rivers often only fly fishing. Live bait fish prohibited.
- Catch & Release
- Increasing for salmon. Recommended for large char.
The season is extremely short — only 2-3 months in the Arctic summer! But the midnight sun allows 24-hour fishing!
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Kangia-Fjord (Arktischer Saibling + Weltkulturerbe-Icebergs)
- —Kapisillit River (Einziger natürlicher Salmon river Grönlands)
- —Nuuk Fjord (Halibut, Dorsch and Rotbarsch direkt vor der Capital)
- —Südgrönland/Kangerlussuaq (Glasklare Flüsse für huge Saiblinge)
- —Disko-Bay (Sea fishing auf Heilbutt zwischen gigantischen Icebergsn)
Target fish
Freshwater
Glacier rivers and lakes with Arctic char. Crystal-clear meltwater.
Saltwater
Fjords with halibut and cod. Icebergs as a backdrop! Whales seasonally.
Starting from1,000 EUR / day
Best season: July-September (only season!). Salmon: July-August. Char: July-September. Midnight sun!
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Bring your own equipment! Almost nothing available locally. Extreme cold-weather gear!
- Fishing guides
- Fishing guide: 300-600 EUR/day. Lodge packages: 500-1,000 EUR/day.
- Transport
- Flights to Kangerlussuaq or Nuuk (via Copenhagen/Iceland). Helicopter/boat between locations!
- Safety
- ARCTIC! Extreme cold, polar bears in the north, glacier crevasses. Only with an experienced guide!
- Customs & taking fish home
- Autonomous territory of Denmark (not EU!). Fishing equipment permitted.
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Cost Overview
License fees
27-67 EUR depending on water and species.
Guide prices
300-1,000 EUR/day. Greenland is expensive!
Daily budget
Budget difficult: 200-400 EUR. Premium lodge: 500-1,500 EUR/day.
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