fp-helper
Sea Trout

Sea Trout

Salmo trutta

  • 1lakes
  • 10logged catches
  • 17.9 kg heaviest logged

Sea Trout (Salmo trutta) is a prized coastal predator in Norway, often found in the cool waters of fjords, river mouths, and along the shore. Known for its agility and strength, it’s a favorite target for anglers seeking fast, action-packed fights. Most Sea Trout weigh up to 5 kg, but large individuals can reach up to 20 kg. During feeding migrations, this species becomes especially responsive to trolling. Sea Trout feed on sprats, herring, sardines, shrimp, and aquatic insects. But catching one takes more than just the right bait, thanks to their excellent vision and sharp instincts, light, subtle rigs and precise presentation are key.

What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches

Baits

Giant Tiger Prawn 1 Scaled Sardines 1

Lures

Trophy Plug 85 g, #8/0 1 Plug 85 g, #8/0 1 Saltwater Spoon 150 g, #9/0 1 Saltwater Spoon 250 g, #9/0 1 Trophy Plug 115 g, #8/0 1 Metallic Plug 125 g, #9/0 1

Best setups by lake 1 lakes with data

Skårland Fjord — 10 catches , best 17.9 kg

  • Trophy Plug 85 g, #8/0 Trolling lure Boat 1×
  • Plug 85 g, #8/0 Spinning Boat 1×
  • Saltwater Spoon 150 g, #9/0 Spinning Shore 1×
  • Giant Tiger Prawn Golden Hook #12/0 Feeder bottom Boat 1×

How to catch

How to catch a unique Sea Trout? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.

If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Sea Trout would be to use Scaled Sardines on a size #7/0 hook.

If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Plugs. The most successful lure is Metallic Metallic Plug 125 g, #9/0.

Where to find it

Skårland Fjord Norway

Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log

Finger Mullets Atlantic Herring Lesser Sand Eel Split Tail Mullet Crab Gulf Shrimp #11889#11923#131#2171#19880#19884#139#140#143

Data compiled from fp-collective and the Fishing Planet Wiki . Snapshot taken 2026-08-20. Game content and imagery © Fishing Planet LLC.