Norway · FISHING
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 fishing trips worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Warm Tromsø winter fjord cruise with included fishing, thermal suits, hot drinks, and fish soup, plus wildlife spotting.
“Great tour guides and nice balance of wildlife viewing and fishing! Highly recommend!”
Fish for cod in the Lofoten Sea from Svolvær. Learn gear basics, hear coastal stories, and take your catch home.
“A fantastic experience with great crew telling existing stories from the fisher men’s life! Really recommend this trip!”
Tromsø sea fishing safari with warm suits, sonar fishfinding, and fresh fish soup cooked on board. 3.5 hours, small group.
“So excellent experience, we got fish! And we have very nice captain😃😃”
Tromsø 5-hour Arctic fjord cruise with fishing, thermal suits, and hot cod soup, guided wildlife spotting from a classic wooden boat.
“The boat was docked at the Northern end of downtown Tromsø, which has convenient EasyPark parking lots nearby. The boat had plenty of space for the entire group; most groups being able to secure their own table the day we went. The crew was absolutely amazing. They tossed frozen fish to show us the white-tailed eagle. They taught us to fish cod and later gutted them, showing us how to identify male and female. The crew member speaking on the mic knew so much about everything, local wildlife, passing locations, and history. They used the cod we made to make a delicious soup for lunch which we also enjoyed with…”
A 4.5-hour fjord cruise from Tromsø on Hermes II, with fishing help, thermal suits, and fresh-catch food when luck strikes.
“great experience! Beautiful scenery and everyone caught a fish!”
Catch Arctic cod and cod-like fish on a short trip from Tromsø, warm up in insulated suits, then eat what you catch.
“Our guide was super professional always caring people especially for our well-being, and I was lucky to get 2 fishes, one coalfish and one pollak(?), and they cook it in front of you!”
4-hour bus tour from Molde to Atlantic Ocean Road, Bud fishing village, and Varden Viewpoint fjord and Alps views. $124.
“sharon in the office was wonderful . Maggy the guide did an amazing job and the driver was great. Wonderful day in MOLDE”
Ice fish on Ullsfjord from Tromsø, learn hole-by-hole basics, then cook your catch at a cozy basecamp by the Lyngen Alps.
“We had a great time with our guide Karin. We are lucky to caught one fish and Karin was so nice, we got invited to her house to warm up. Karin set up a fire and grilled the fishes we caught in the cabin. The grilled fish and fish burger was so good. I will definitely recommend this tour to anyone who like to experience ice fishing in the beautiful fjord!”
Catch your own fish in Lofoten on MS Symra. 4 hours, small group, kit and guidance included, plus filleting help.
“The fishing experience itself was okay. The only type of fish we caught on the entire trip was pollock.”
A small-group roadtrip around Kvaløya Island’s fjords and fishing villages, with guided photo stops and a traditional Norwegian lunch.
“This experience was amazing. The nature we saw was unreal and our guide was just as great! She knew everything and was such a fun happy person to be around. Definitely recommend spending your morning with Green Adventures!”
Half-day cod fishing and fjord cruise from Tromsø on Hermes II, with warm suits, hot drinks, and unforgettable Arctic views.
“Crew were very friendly, inclusive a lovely to talk to. Caught a good couple of fish which they cooked up and overall had a great time!”
Tromso polar fishing by boat with local guides, insulated suits, and a chance to cook and eat your catch while scanning for Arctic wildlife.
“We caught fish! Our captain and host were so friendly and accommodating. We got to eat our catch. I love that it was a small group only. My boys loved the cookies.”
Catch your own lunch from the Sabina boat in Henningsvær, then enjoy free fish soup from your fresh catch, plus optional filleting help.
“il nostro capitano è stato gentilissimo, disponibile. la zuppa ottima!”
Guided Arctic ice fishing near Tromsø with a fjord drive, cozy reindeer hide camp, hot drinks, and a real chance at big trout.
“Guthmundr was great tour guide (guessing the name as I called him Goodman ). Lots of information and a wealth of knowledge. Happy upbeat professional to make it a fun time . The scenic drive was amazing with some incredible views on route . I’ve fishing is great fun too , what an experience. Sadly no fish for us today but it is called fishing not catching . Warm drink and soup was very welcomed and the snack provided was delicious (I can’t remember what it was called sadly ).”
A small-group Tromsø sea safari with a fishing try, scenic fjord time, and hearty brunch plus fish soup in cool Arctic waters.
“Tourist head boat fishing. Not what I was expecting. Fished a few km from the harbor dock. Guide was great. Fish soup excellent but not much fish caught”
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