Horstad Estate Fishings, Åbjøra River

The Home pool falls of the Horstad beat

The Åbjøra River and the Horstad Estate are located in the small municipality of Bindal in the county of Nordland. The area is small in respect of population but large with regards to acreage. The area is among the most unspoilt parts of Norway and geographically just south of the Arctic Circle.

The fishing

With more than 2 kilometres (1.5 miles) of double bank fishing and an extra 7 kilometres single bank fishing, the Horstad Estate offers a unique opportunity of combining some lazy casting with some much more challenging and pin-point accuracy casting, particularly in the parts of the river where there are rapids and boulders.  The fishing normally starts from mid-June, and during the first few weeks, the main fishing take place on the lower stretches below the Horstad falls.  When the water level and temperature is right – the salmon start running these falls and the middle stretches of the river becomes very inviting.

The Horstad Estate’s stretches are normally fished by 4 to 6 rods per week and the catches  average around 1.5 fish per rod per day over a 6 weeks period.  Average size around 2.5 kilos (6.0lb) each season and the largest salmon normally in the 10.0–12.0 kilos (22.0–25.0 lb) range.  The total number of sea trout caught on the whole river varies between 1,200 - 1,800 each season and some specimen exceed 6 kilos (13 lb). 

In addition to salmon and sea trout fishing in the river, there are arctic char and brown trout fishing river as well a number of lakes in the area. Additionally, there are unique opportunities for sea fishing for large cod, pollock, coalfish etc., using the very special and historic 35 feet ‘Bindal-boat’, a local treasure named “Faragut’ with sails (and engine) and its own crew.  Smaller boats are also available to guests.  There will normally be one guide per group of 6 anglers, but extra guides will be available based on requests.

Accommodation
The Horstad Estate originates from 1622, when the first settlers arrived in the area and it has been in the Fred. Olsen family since 1958.  The famous Arctic explorer, Captain Otto Sverdrup, was born on the estate in 1854.  It is a working estate, mainly cattle and beef production.  The estate buildings have been carefully restored, maintaining it’s original and historical style, making it an exclusive place for any guest or parties.

The Horstad Estate is offering its guests an exclusive setting and arrangement, high standard accommodation (full board), a friendly and welcoming hospitality, wholesome and good food based on local produce.

Travel                                                                                                                                                                                                              Easy travel by air from any airport in the EU/UK via Oslo, Copenhagen or Amsterdam to Trondheim Airport in Central Norway (flight booking with www.flysas.com ). Additional 20 minutes local flight to Rørvik Airport is available, followed by an hour drive to the Horstad Estate. 

Direct flight from UK’s London Gatwick to Trondheim Airport (flight booking with www.norwegian.com) and a 2 hours 30 minutes’ drive to Skarstad, following the E6/R17 roads north (hire cars at Trondheim Airport). The changeover will normally take place on a Sunday.  Guests will be picked up when Rørvik Airport is used as destination airport. 

Prices and availability                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      The price includes one week fishing and full board accommodation, 2-3 hours introduction to the river, mandatory Government licence, disinfections of equipment. The Home pool and several other pools are easy within walking distance

Flights from EU/UK airports to Trondheim Airport/Rørvik Airport are not included.  Neither is alcoholic beverage and mineral water.  Tea and coffee are free of charge. 

For more information, prices and availability please get in touch with;

Harald Oyen, 

harald@fishnorway.co, or

Tel: +4748245700

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