About the fishing in Northern Norway
There is excellent deep sea fishing along the entire coast of Northern Norway. You will also find good salmon rivers. In addition there are thousands of lakes, mainly with trout and char, but also grayling, pike and perch.
What kind of fish to catch
The most common species are cod, halibut, saithe and catfish. In addition there are salmon in the rivers and over 60.000 lakes, mainly with trout and char, but also grayling, pike and perch.
Season for fishing
It is easier to catch fish in winter, especially when the Norwegian Arctic cod migrates down the coast to spawn in January to April. Short winter days, however, make most fish enthusiasts prefer the period March to October.
Fishermen usually prefer the summer season, when you can make use of midnight sun. The salmon migrate in July. Autumn is excellent for fishing in lakes. Warm clothes and patience are required for ice fishing in winter.
Accommodation facilities
You can choose between different forms for accommodation in Northern Norway: rorbu and fishermen huts, hotels, cottages, summerhouses and camping.
License for fishing in rivers and lakes
For fishing in salmon rivers, all persons over the age of 16 must purchase a fishing license costing NOK 220, and a fishing permit for each individual river. Fishing license is required for inland fishing. Angling for saltwater fish is free, but you are not allowed to bring more than 15 kilos of filet out of the country.
More information
Web: Northern Norway Tourist Board
Phone: +47 78 44 90 60
Email: post@visitnorthernnorway.com
Fishing in Nordkyn
Visit the five northernmost fishing villages in the world - Dyfjord, Kjøllefjord, Mehamn, Gamvik and Skjånes which offer natural and cultural experiences boasting unparalleled beauty and exclusivity - where the biggest fish is yet to be caught.
Extreme deep sea fishing in the Arctic sea on your own or with an experienced guide. Combine this with a stay at the luxury fishermen's cottage and enjoy today's catch for dinner.
Price: Fisherman cottage 5 persons NOK 11.995,- one week including guide and fully equipped motor boat 18 feet, 50 Hp, 4 stroke engine.
Web: Nordic Safari Wildlife Adventures, email: post@nordicsafari.no
"Striptind": Top modern fishing boat with the local fishermen. Make this a fully worth fisherman stay and stay in a traditional fishermen's cottage from the 1950's. All necessary equipment and clothes are included.
Price: Room at Foldalbruket NOK 690,- per person. Boat 20 feet NOK 1.200,- per hour per person.
Web: Arctic Coast, email: post@arcticcoast.no
Embark on "MS Odd Tore”" an original fishing boat from 1963 and catch halibut, haddock or cod. Combine this with a stay at Mehamn Arctic Hotel where the days catch is served for dinner.
Price: Boat NOK 1250,- per hour. Mehamn Arctic Hotell NOK 1090.
Email: mearthot@online.no
King crab safari, deep sea fishing and culinary experiences in the lush Barents Sea. Hotel Nordkyn use local raw materials of the highest quality from land as well as sea, to create traditional dishes of the Arctic.
Price: King crab safari including clothes NOK 700,- per person. Hotel Nordkyn NOK 1090.
Web: Hotel Nordkyn, email: post@hotelnordkyn.no
Wall of fame
- Halibut, 220 kilos
- Atlantic Cod, 45 kilos
- King Crab, 11,5 kilos
Best season for:
- Atlantic Cod: April to October
- Halibut: May to September
- King Crab: February to November
Accommodation
Guided tours
Nordkyn also offers:
- Course/Conference rooms
- Souvenir shop selling fish specialities
- Sauna and hot tub
- Own quay and floating quay
- Boat, car, bike backpack, warm clothes, cross country skies rental
- Separate room for gutting your catch
- Vacuum packaging machine for fish
- Freezer for fish
- Beautiful surroundings for walking, berry-picking, hunting and fishing (both in the mountains and by the coast)
Enjoy Nordkyn
- Boat trips with guide
- King Crab safari
- Deep sea rafting
- Birdsafari in Slettnes
Rules and regulations
All required papers for sea and lake fishing are included in all trips.
Further info:
Web: Visit Nordkyn
Email: charlotte@visitnordkyn.com
Fishing at the North Cape - Nordkapp Camping
As from 1 May 2009 you can take part in the new North Cape fishing programme. On the North Cape the record for cod and line halibut catch stands at 140 kilos. (The record for professional fishermen stands at 300 kilos).
Angling package "Helnes": We recommand the angling package "Helnes" for those who enjoy a stay in our new and comfortable fishermen's cabin and rent a Skager 660 motor boat.
Alternative 1
Accommodation in a four person newly built angler hut in Skipsfjord. The hut has a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms.
Boat: A 20-foot Skager 660 motorboat (6.85 metres) with a CE license and equipped with a Garmin GPSMAP 520S (chartplotter, GPS, echosounder), flashlights, water pump, flares and life vests. The Skager has a wheel house and an inboard Yanmar 3YM30 diesel engine. Built in 2008.
Price: NOK 16,100 per week. The price does not include diesel.
Angling package"Opnan". We recommand the "Opnan" angler arrangement if you want to stay in the renovated and comfortable angler hut for four persons and hire a Skager 660 motorboat without house.
Alternative 2
Accommodation in a four persons recently renovated angler hut in Skipsfjorden in a breath taking surrounding. The hut has a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms.
Boat: A 20-foot Skager 660 motorboat (6.85 metres) with a CE license and equipped with a Garmin GPSMAP 520S (chartplotter, GPS, echosounder), flashlights, water pump, flares and life vests. The Skager has a wheel house and an inboard Yanmar 3YM30 diesel engine. Built in 2008.
Price: NOK 15 100,- a week. The price does not include diesel.
Angling package "Valan": We recommand the angling package "Valan" for anglers who wish a faster motorboat (Willys600) and a stay in a bungalow at Nordkapp Camping approximately one kilometer from our privat harbour.
Alternative 3
A bungalow for four persons situated at Nordkapp Camping around one kilometre from our privat marina. The bungalow has a living room, a fully equipped kitchen, bathroom and two bedrooms.
Boat: A 20-foot Nor Yacht Willys 600 motorboat (6.85 metres) with a CE license and equipped with a Garmin GPSMAP 520S (chartplotter, GPS, echosounder), flashlights, water pump, flares and life vests. The motor is a Johnson 70 bhp 4 stroke.
Price: NOK 14 000,- a week. The price does not include fuel.
Repvåg and Sarnes
Accommodation in Repvåg Hotell
Repvåg Hotell has 71 rooms with shower/toilet and there are eight fishermen's cabins/apartments with self-catering for two to eight people.
The hotel is situated on the mainland about 80 kilometres from the North Cape. The hotel is a genuine reconstructed fishing wharf, furnished and decorated to safeguard the Northern Norwegian coastal culture and atmosphere.
The unique maritime restaurant which seats 120 people, features charming décor made from driftwood and historical objects from the fishing industry.
Accommodation in Sarnes fishermen's cabins
Idyllic location in smines on the Sarnesfjord on the island of Magerøya (North Cape). The resort in Sarnes opened in 2002 and now comprises three fishermen's cabins in Smines and in Sarnespollen.
Sarnes is a good base for trips out to the fishing banks in the open sea, or onto the fjord to fish for cod, pollack, catfish and halibut.
Records made by anglers using rod in Repvåg and Sarnes
- Halibut 140 kilos in Sarnes
- Cod 31,3 kilos in Repvåg
- Pollack 11 kilos in Repvåg
Season
Sea fishing from 15 April to 30 September.
In Repvåg you will find:
- Maritime style lobby bar
- Course/Conference rooms
- Souvenir shop selling fish specialities
- Sauna and hot tub
- Reservoir where you can see live king crab, catfish and more
- Own quay and floating quay
- Boat hire, from 17-33 feet
- Separate room for gutting your catch
- Vacuum packaging machine for fish
- Freezer for fish
- Beautiful surroundings for walking, berry-picking, hunting and fishing (both in the mountains and by the coast)
Enjoy the silence in the countryside
- Boat trips with guide
- Dives
- King Crab safari
- Deep sea rafting
- ATV safari
- Birdsafari in Gjesvær
Lauklines Kystferie
Lauklines is a well recommended sea fishing centre with all facilities. Fishing guide and tackle shop. Boat rental (8 x 18 feet/40 hp) and charter boats.
How to get there
By car or plane to Tromsø Airport. We offer transfer from Tromsø Airport to Lauklines (30 minutes).
Species
Cod, halibut, coalfish, haddock, plaice, wolffish, tusk, ling, mackerel, dab, anglerfish, skate etc.
Fish records caught in the area:
- Cod 42 kilos
- Wolffish 27,9 kilos
- Halibut 190 kilos
Season
Rental boat season: 15 April – 15 September
Charter boat season: 1 February – 1 November
Contact Lauklines Kystferie for advice on different seasons/species, and for more details.
Facilities
- High standard cabins (fisherman shacks) fully equipped for self catering and maximum six persons
- Guided fishing trips with charter boat or book a guide to be with you in the rental boat here at Lauklines. Web: Arctic Fishing Adventures
- Guided activites like hiking, walking, bicycling, skiing, snowshoeing around Lauklines. Web: Tromsø Natur & Fritid
- Fully equipped tackle shop where you can buy or rent fishing equipment
- Offer 8 x 18 foot boats with 40 HP Yamaha (4 stroke) and GPS/Echosounder
You are allowed to bring maximum 15 kilos filet + 1 trophee fish per person out of Norway.
Boat driving licence required by rental boats if you are born after 1980.
Tourist information Tromsø: Visit Tromsø
Lauklines Kystferie offers fishing licence for freshwater fishing. 50,- NOK per day.
Further info:
Address:
Lauklines Kystferie
Lauklines
9100 Kvaløysletta
Phone: +47 77 65 60 80
Fax: +47 77 65 60 83
Email: post@lauklines.no
Malangen Brygger
Malangen Brygger is a new resort located in Malangen about 65 kilometre from Tromsø and Bardufoss airports. The Malangen fjord is known as a rich fjord where you can catch big fish. Different kind of fish like cod, wolf fish, Atlantic halibut, saite and salmon are swimming in the fjord. The area has fish rich lakes and rivers for fresh water fishing.
Boats
- 19 foot Kvernø boat with 60 hp with or without local fishing guide
- 55 foot rescue boat from 1933 with food service and fishing guide
Accommodation
Fishermen's cabins and apartments, 2–3 bedrooms, kitchen, living room and bathroom.
Additional fascilities
- Bike rental
- Cano rental
- Fishing guide
- Fishing equipment
- Life jackets
- Fishing suits
- Barbeque area
- Playground
- Aurora Borealis safari
- Ice fishing
- Dog sledging
- Cross country skiing
- Traditional foods on the rescue boat
Our main aim is that our guests enjoy staying with us and has memorable experiences. Our hotel with spa will open during 2010.
Prices
The fishermen's cabins closest to the sea are divided in three seasons and are based on four people living together:
Winter - December, January, February:
- 1 week (7 days) for four persons: NOK 7.000,-
- 1 day for 4 persons: NOK 1.690,-
Spring/Autumn - Mars, April, September, October, November:
- 1 week (7 days) for 4 persons: NOK 8.160,-
- 1 day for 4 persons: NOK 1.840,-
Summer: Mai, June, July, August:
- 1 week (7 days) for 4 persons: NOK 10.200,-
- 1 day for 4 persons: NOK 2.040,-
Boat hire:
- Per day: NOK 1700,-
- 1 week (7 days): NOK 6100,-
Transfer
From Tromsø Airport to Malangen Brygger: NOK 700,- t/r per. person. Rescue boat Biskop Hvoslef - price on request.
Further info:
Web: Malangen Brygger
Phone: +47 98 88 30 00
Email: post@malangenbrygger.no