The 15 Best Sea Fishing Trips in Norway

1.Tromsø’s Top-Rated Fjord & Fishing Cruise – All-Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,017 reviews · from $142Our pick

Spend five hours aboard the family-run Capella, cruising Tromsø’s fjords and straits with an English-speaking guide. Visit Ryøya, try fishing in Ramfjorden, watch for eagles and marine life, and warm up with fish or vegan soup, hot drinks, and cookies. Guides may include Thomas, Jack, Holly, Kristina, or Estefania, depending on the sailing.

“This was definitely one of those activities not to be missed - we did a fair amount around Norway and this for us was up as one of our favourite activities. From the knowledgeable and wonderfully welcoming staff and yes the captain too! Who shared his wealth of knowledge and experience, plus help during the fishing. From the scenery to a fabulous time fishing and a lovely guide who gutted our abundance of fish for a very tasty fresh fish soup. Access to walk around the boat and take in all the scenery whilst taking pictures of this most memorable experience. As well as warming up inside with hot drinks…”

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2.Lofoten Fishing Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 621 reviews · 4 hours · from $135

Set out from Sjømannsgata 5 in Svolvær for four hours of sea fishing with Go2Lofoten AS. Guides such as Born, Bard, and Jonas teach beginners how to use the gear, search for cod and pollock, and handle the catch. Rain gear, rods, coffee, and biscuits are included. You may take home fish, depending on the catch and crew guidance.

“Really friendly guides and staff! Very helpful when explaining and when catching the fish they were there and ready to help. Overall as expected fishing trip - high waves, very windy and cold end of May and some rain. Not everyone was able to catch some fish but that’s all down to luck anyways.”

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3.Arctic Fjord Cruise & Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 464 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $156Top rated

Spend about five hours cruising Tromsø’s fjords with an English-speaking guide, fishing for cod, watching for eagles and other wildlife, and warming up with tea, coffee, cookies, and fish soup. Guides such as Raoul, Ken, and Marlene add local wildlife and history to the trip. Thermal suits are supplied.

“Easy booking and meet up. Both guides very friendly and engaging. Female guide (? Christina) was especially good. Magical views of sunrise and sunset, fun fishing for those who wanted to join in, nice lunch provided. Can't recommend highly enough.”

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4.Fjord Fishing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 343 reviews · from $185

Spend 4.5 hours aboard Hermes II, a historic wooden boat sailing from Tromsø’s Stortorget pier. Norwegian and English-speaking hosts guide you to fishing spots, lend rods and thermal suits, and serve coffee, fish cakes, and, when conditions allow, your catch cooked with butter and flatbread. Guides such as Truls Iversen and Christopher have helped make the trip friendly and lively.

“The excitement of catching a big fish and eating it afterwards, it was amazing”

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5.Polar Fishing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 341 reviews · 2 hours · from $136

Join Polar Adventures for a two-hour Arctic fishing trip from Tromsø, with stops near Hella on Kvaløya and Tønsvik. Your guide supplies the rod, tackle, safety gear, and insulated body suit. Guides such as Thomas, Roger, Paulo, and Kenny have helped beginners catch cod, pollock, and coalfish, then prepared the catch on board when conditions allow.

“Awesome day out, caught a few different types of fish. Brought them home and made a tasty meal in the evening from the freshest of artic cod and redfish!”

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6.Fishing Sea Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 215 reviews · from $199

Join a small crew for a three-hour fishing trip from Killengreens gate 7-11 in Tromsø. With no more than 12 people and six rods in use, you get personal help from the guide or captain, local tales, wildlife spotting, warm suits, and fish soup cooked onboard. The catch is never guaranteed, but the sonar improves your odds.

“It was a fun activity. The hospitality shown by Øyvind and Yohan (hope I got the name correct) was fantastic. They were so committed to ensuring that we enjoyed ourselves. Thank you for having us!”

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7.Atlantic Ocean Road and Tour of Bud Fishing Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 198 reviews · 4 hours · from $124

Spend four hours exploring Norway’s wild coast by bus with a live English or German guide. You’ll cross the Atlantic Ocean Road, stop at Eldhusøya, visit Bud, and finish at Varden Viewpoint above Molde. Guides such as Nick, Maggy, and Dominique have led recent tours. Expect striking scenery, short stops, and plenty of time on the road.

“Our guide Nick was wonderful! He was informative, funny and knows his stuff.”

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8.Ice Fishing On The Fjord

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $226

Travel from Tromsø with Karin, Oscar, or Jan to Ullsfjord for sea ice fishing in a small group of up to eight. Learn to drill a hole, jig for cod, and prepare the catch at a cozy basecamp or private home overlooking the Lyngen Alps. Transport, fishing gear, lunch, and warm outerwear are included.

“First time fishing. The guide, Karin, is very knowledgeable and engaging. We were in a group of 7 people in total(not counting the guide), which added a personal touch that would not be possible with a bigger group. We managed to experience drilling holes through the ice ourselves as well. Our group was quite successful with fishing, and we had the fish we caught for lunch. Lunch was delicious and atmosphere cozy. The people we were with were also very fun to be around, which made the experience even better.”

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9.Traditional Fishing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 167 reviews · 4 hours · from $146

Join the MS Symra for a four-hour fishing trip around Lofoten. Your crew supplies the fishing kit, safety gear, and instruction, then shows you how to fillet your catch. You may fish for skrei, mackerel, coalfish, haddock, or coastal cod, though the catch can vary with season and weather.

“Beautiful day on the fishing trip, a must do in Norway we had much much fun… we got good guide and big fishes on our line Very recommended”

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10.Discover the Fjords of Kvaloya – a roadtrip along fjords and fishing villages

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $117

Travel from Tromsø around Kvaløya, known as Whale Island, with guides such as Samuel, Robert, Kat, and Bjørnar. Expect about seven photo stops, fjords, fishing villages, possible reindeer or otter sightings, hot drinks, local snacks, and a Norwegian lunch in Ersfjordbotn. The tour lasts about five hours.

“Viaggio con " THE GREEN ADVENTURE " su minibus con guida : eravamo in 8. Puntualissima la ragazza che ci ha prelevato fronte Hotel . Guida splendida , accorta , veloce nonostante le strade innevate e ghiacciate . Si fermava nei luoghipiù suggestivi dell'isola permettendoci di ammirare il paesaggio incantevole di neve , laghi ghiacciati , fiordi in una magnifica giornata di sole .Si è fermata anche in un punto del fiordo e ci siamo potuti avvicinare per ammirare una famiglia di renne che brucava liberamente i licheni. Ci ha preparato un veloce pranzo perfettamente riparati dal vento in una baia con tavolini e panche sulle quali per cuscini avevamo…”

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11.Fishing Trip on the Lofoten Sea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 106 reviews · from $107Best value

Spend three hours aboard MS Luna, a traditional northern Norwegian fishing boat, with captain Frank and the crew. You’ll learn basic fishing skills, use your own rod, and fish for cod, pollock, haddock, mackerel, halibut, and more. Warm flotation suits, gloves, coffee, and your catch are included.

“Excellent activity and great value for money considering we caught enough fish to feed 4 people for 3 meals! Saw a sea eagle and caught 12 fish between 4 of us.”

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12.Guided Fishing Tour with Outdoor Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 96 reviews · from $253

Travel from Bergen to Syltøy in Øygarden, then fish for cod, mackerel, crabs, shrimp, and seaweed from an open boat. Your English-speaking guide helps prepare the catch in a historic sea house, where you share a changing seafood meal with local apple juice. The group is limited to eight.

“Guide was super, we tried to catch and he showed his catching tricks and traps as well as introduced local nature and salmon farms. Weather was rainy and one member of our group rushed to catch the plane. Otherwise after fishing I would have rented also sauna somewhere near to warm up. cooking and eating session were nice but some service design can be added - some fish snacks available while waiting, not paper plates etc.”

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13.Half-Day Fishing & Fjord Cruise Adventure from Tromsø in Norway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $236

Board the historic wooden Hermes II in central Tromsø for a 4.5-hour cod-fishing and fjord cruise. The captain seeks good fishing grounds while the crew provides rods, warm suits, hot drinks, and help with the catch. You may eat freshly cooked cod on board, and you can join for the scenery even if you do not fish.

“My parents (late 70s), my husband and I (early 50s) REALLY enjoyed this fishing/fjord tour. We've been travelling for over 2 weeks and out of all our paid excursions, this was one of our favorites (maybe even our favorite out of all). The fishing, the boat and views were fantastic, but the crew made it perfect! All of them made us feel welcome and special. They did everything they could to ensure we had a great time. We learned so much about the ship and the area. I didnt catch any fish, but other passengers did, and the crew cleaned the cod and cooked it all for us to eat.…”

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14.Half Day Fishing and Outdoor Cooking in Bergen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $219

Meet at Bergen Tourist Information and ride 30 to 35 minutes to Syltøy, where your guide supplies safety gear before a 1.5 to 2 hour fishing trip in a six-meter boat. Guides such as Johan, Casper, and Vladimir teach fishing and local ecology, then help you turn the catch into soup, grilled fish, boiled crab, or another fresh meal.

“Our guide Johan was fantastic, and our experience was as well. Beautiful scenery and we caught cod and brown crabs, which they later cooked and served for us. Absolutely would recommend.”

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15.Taste of Lofoten – Cultural Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · from $245

Join local crew members Kenneth and Sicha aboard Stella Oceana for three hours on Vestfjorden. You’ll learn Arctic fishing methods, catch cod, pollock, mackerel, or haddock, then enjoy your catch in Norwegian fish soup with bread. The yacht has indoor seating, fjord views, hot drinks, and cookies.

“We loved it! Kenneth and Sicha were excellent Hostess! We had a great catch and a delicious Fish soup! I would absolutely recommend it to anyone!”

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