15 Fishing Trips in Scandinavia Worth Losing a Day To

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

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

Spend five hours aboard Capella with an English-speaking crew, cruising Tromsø’s fjords and straits, fishing in Ramfjorden, and watching for eagles, dolphins, otters, and seasonal puffins. Warm up with fish or vegan soup, hot drinks, and biscuits while guides such as Thomas, Jack, and Estefania share local stories.

“It was our last day in Tromso, and it exceeding our expectations! We had closed the Tromso chapter with an amazing memory, amazing views, experience and the people! We had chance to fishing in the fjords which might be unbelievable to imagine before. Didn't want to miss any moment, that's why we stayed outside the boat, and observed every corner in the landscape. And very lucky the weather was very bright, chill and warm. Couldn't imagine any other boat tour if you visit Tromso. The crew of the ship was also very friendly, warm and informative. We are very happy that we met these people. Eventhough I am not a…”

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2.Lofoten Fishing Boat Cruise

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

From Svolvaer, join Go2Lofoten AS for a four-hour fishing cruise with guides including Bård and Jonas. You get rods, rain gear, and safety equipment, then fish for cod, pollock, haddock, and other local species. The crew explains coastal life, helps with catches, and may show you how to clean and pack your fish.

“Very exciting experience and will never forget about this time. We were soo lucky that we have finished 7.4kg Atlantic Cod, and it was sooooo delicious🥹I would like to give 10/10 to this activity and if I get a chance to back here I will try this activity again 🫶”

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3.Arctic Fjord Cruise & Fishing Experience

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

Join Polar Adventures at 10 a.m. for a five-hour cruise through Tromsø’s fjords aboard a classic wooden boat. Guides such as Raul and Ken share wildlife and local stories while you fish for cod, watch for sea eagles, and warm up with thermal suits, hot drinks, cookies, and fish soup made from the catch. Vegetarian soup is available.

“I throughly enjoyed this Arctic experience in November. Real Arctic time. The crews were very knowledgeable and frienly. Catching a fish Cod was my highlight.”

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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, fishing Tromsø’s fjords with Norwegian and English-speaking guides. Captain Truls Iversen and crew share local stories, provide rods and thermal suits, and cook the day’s catch when fishing goes well. Meet at the floating pier at Stortorget.

“100% Staff is great, helpful, funny, knowledgeable Views are amazing Fish tastes fresh Anyone can enjoy it (any age or experience level) Thermo suits kept us warm Highly recommend”

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5.Polar Fishing Adventure

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

Join Polar Adventures for a two-hour fishing trip from Tromsø toward Hella and Tønsvik. You get a rod, tackle, insulated bodysuit, guide, hot drinks, and snacks. Guides such as Thomas, Roger, Paulo, Ken, and Kenny have helped beginners catch cod, pollock, coalfish, and Arctic cod, then cooked the catch aboard when conditions allow.

“Better than we expected! Caught huge cod. Stephanie helped us with everything and then filleted and cooked the fish for lunch. The scenery was beautiful even though the weather was cloudy and a bit wet. Boat was immaculate including kitchen and bathroom. Our cruise ship was parked a few miles from downtown and ran a shuttle back and forth which was fine. It would have calmed my nerves a bit to have the tour company pick us up at our cruise dock, however. Even though we started at 10, we were not sure we would make the shuttle at the correct time.”

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6.Atlantic Ocean Road and Tour of Bud Fishing Village

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

Travel by bus from Molde to the Atlantic Ocean Road, with a photo stop at Eldhusøya, a short visit to Bud fishing village, and a final panorama from Varden Viewpoint. English and German guides, including guides such as Nick and Maggy, provide local context. Expect dramatic scenery but limited time on foot.

“sharon in the office was wonderful . Maggy the guide did an amazing job and the driver was great. Wonderful day in MOLDE”

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7.Traditional Fishing Trip

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

Join the MS Symra for a four-hour fishing trip in Lofoten, with shared line-wheel stations, safety gear, and help from an English or Norwegian-speaking crew. Depending on the season, you might catch skrei, mackerel, coalfish, haddock, or coastal cod, then learn to fillet your catch and take it home.

“The fishing experience itself was okay. The only type of fish we caught on the entire trip was pollock.”

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8.Fishing Trip on the Lofoten Sea

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

Meet RIB Lofoten in Svolvær’s main square for a three-hour fishing trip aboard MS Luna, a traditional northern Norwegian boat. Your captain teaches the basics, supplies rods and warm safety gear, and helps you find pollock, cod, haddock, mackerel, or larger fish. Coffee, tea, 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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9.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 provides gear and instruction before helping you prepare the catch in a historic sea house. Expect a changing menu, often fish soup, crab, grilled fish, waffles, and apple juice.

“Great experience! The captains and all the guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. We caught a couple fishes and the meal was great! Would recommend 10/10”

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10.Lake Torneträsk Arctic Ice Fishing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 48 reviews · 2 hours · from $94Best value

You’ll spend two hours learning ice fishing near Abisko with an English-speaking guide, warm clothing, boots, fishing gear, hot drinks, and a chance to cook your catch. Early in the season, a minibus takes you to a nearby lake. Later, a snowmobile carries you onto Lake Torneträsk. Guides such as Nils and Michelle have led recent trips.

“It could have been better as explained in tour. It was tough to get to lake as we need to slide self from a high place with snow on it. Guide could have made it more easy as I know and also read on what includes (snowmobile was included but didn’t get it) 😒 . I take all activities but this for me was bit tough as there was less effort from guide Michelle.”

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11.Half Day Fishing and Outdoor Cooking in Bergen

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

You’ll leave central Bergen with a guide such as Johan, Casper, or Vladimir, then drive 30 to 35 minutes to Syltøy for sea fishing from a six-meter boat. After checking crab traps, you’ll prepare the catch in a historic sea house, with fish soup, crab, mackerel, waffles, and local apple juice possible.

“This trip was beyond the best! I would recommend this family owned trip. This trip is an adventure not worth missing.”

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12.Taste of Lofoten – Cultural Fishing Experience

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

Spend three hours aboard Stella Oceana with World Sea Explorers, learning Arctic fishing methods from a local crew. Fish for cod, pollock, mackerel, or haddock, then enjoy your catch in Norwegian soup with bread, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and cookies. Kenneth and Sicha are among the crew members praised for their warm hosting and cooking.

“It was so much fun. What a wonderful experience. The captain was very knowledgeable and the cooking skill of his mate is good. We were able to catch big fishes and brought back home. Highly recommend to people who wants to try fishing.”

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13.Fishing trip from Henningsvær

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $117

Join Lofoten Opplevelser for a three-hour fishing trip from Henningsvær aboard Sabina, a traditional fishing boat. Your local English-speaking skipper provides rods, floating suits, and life vests, then helps you fish and prepare your catch. Departures run daily at 10:00 and 14:00.

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14.Inshore fishing in the Drangefjord

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $121

Meet your guide at Litlandstrand in Drange for a 2.5-hour private fishing trip through the Drangefjord. Federico, Frederico, Antonio, or Luca may guide you through traditional techniques such as pots and troll nets, help you find productive fishing areas, explain Viking history and fjord nature, and show you how to clean your catch.

“We had a fantastic fishing trip with Federico. He was kind to guide us to use the right tackle and techniques, and so we caught a lot of mackerel. Federico is a very knowing guide and is quite talkative. He has great humor and he really made us feel welcome.”

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15.5-Hour Fishing Trip with Equipment and Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 8 reviews · 6h 30m · from $313

You’ll leave Stavanger by minibus for Randaberg or Sirevåg, then spend 5 to 6 hours on a small fishing boat with rods, tackle, bait preparation, and an English- or Polish-speaking guide. Hotel pickup, equipment, and coaching are included, but lost or broken tackle costs 250 NOK per set. Expect open water, sea air, and weather-dependent plans.

“Slechte organisatie, communicatie en planning structuur lijkt een puinhoop. Trip is uiteindelijk ook niet doorgegaan naar 3 keer verzetten!”

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