Fishing

Fish Species in Vesterålen

19/06/2014Deep Sea Fishing: The most common species are cod, coalfish, haddock and redfish, but it is also possible to catch salmon and sea trout or even a giant halibut.

Rules for tourist fishing in Norway

18/04/2018The Norwegian directorate of Fisheries has established new rules when it comes to tourism fishing in Norway, that foreign tourists have to follow when fishing in the sea.

Risøyhamn Sjøhus - boat rental

02/06/2020Idyllically located by the Andfjord and Risøyrenna, it is a short distance to some of Norway's best fishing grounds.

Fishing trips - Skipnes Event

23/04/2020From the renowned fishing village Skipnes in Vesterålen, we take you out to try your fishing luck in one of the absolute best fishing areas.

Fishing- and Photo safari - Midnattsol Camping

16/02/2019We offer photosafari or fishingtrips, all with local guide. As we live close to some birdrocks, there is a lot of different types of birds in the aerea, such as puffins, seaeagles, gannets and a lot more. There is also a lot of seals and seaotters close to shore, and often we can see whales on our trips.

Deep-Sea Fishing - Puffin Safari AS

23/02/2017Catch your own Arctic cod. Have your catch cooked and served on board.

Ice fishing

23/06/2014There are many fishing lakes in Vesterålen, where trout and Arctic char are the dominant species. The lakes are normally visited during the summer season, when the coffee pot, frying pan and an open fire add an extra dimension to outdoor life. But one should not scorn the fascination of going to the lake on skis, dabbing one’s face with a little extra sunscreen, drilling a hole in the ice, dropping a line and opening a thermos ful of hot cocoa and stretching out on a reindeer hide – while waiting for a tug on the line. For many, this is the highlight of the winter …

The Skrei fishery

23/06/2014For centuries, arctic cod has been the most valuable species of fish for the people of North Norway, and the winter cod fishery from January to April is the most important seasonal fishery in all of Norway. It is important to distinguish between coastal cod and «skrei». When the Arctic cod set out on their annual migration to spawn along the northern coast of Norway, the fish is called skrei – a word that actually means «to wander», from the Old Norse «skrida».

Deep Sea Fishing at Offersøy

27/02/2017From March to October we invite you to an exciting deep-sea fishing tour in Offersoy. You can also rent boats.