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15 Fishing Trips in Scandinavia Worth Booking

24 tours  ·  from $94

Good fishing trips fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Tromsø’s Top-Rated Fjord & Fishing Cruise – All-Inclusive - Setting out from central Tromsø
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Tromsø’s Top-Rated Fjord & Fishing Cruise – All-Inclusive

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

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

Spend five hours aboard Capella with Polar Adventures, cruising Tromsø’s fjords, spotting wildlife near Rya Island, and fishing in Ramfjord. Guides such as Thomas, Jack, Estefania, and Kristina have helped make the trip warm and hands-on, with fish soup, vegan soup, and unlimited hot drinks included.

“It was the perfect tour with amazing scenery of the fjords. The start and end location of the tour was just one minute away from the Radisson Blu—very convenient. The boat was small but cozy, with nice tea and coffee facilities. Fishing was also fun; we saw an eagle and the fish caught by the tourists, was added to the freshly cooked fish soup. By the way Stephanie’s fish soup was the best food we tried during the trip. The hosts were friendly and attentive—I definitely recommend it!”

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From Svolvaer: Lofoten Fishing Boat Cruise - Finding the right fishing spot
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From Svolvaer: Lofoten Fishing Boat Cruise

2.Lofoten Fishing Boat Cruise

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

From Svolvaer, you fish the Lofoten Sea with Go2Lofoten guides such as Bor, Jonas, and Captain Bard. The crew supplies rods, rain gear, and safety equipment, explains local fishing life, helps prepare your catch, and serves coffee, biscuits, and a hot toddy.

“Really nice activity ! It was perfect for cloudy day in Svolvaer. The crew was very professional and passionate. They won't rush you. You can make the most of the 4 hours or more to fish and discover the surrounding area.”

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Tromsø: Arctic Fjord Cruise & Fishing Experience - Fishing for Cod, Haddock, and Coalfish
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Tromsø: Arctic Fjord Cruise & Fishing Experience

3.Arctic Fjord Cruise & Fishing Experience

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

Join Polar Adventures at Tromsø’s Northern LightsFront Pier for a five-hour fjord cruise with guides such as Raul and Marlene. Cruise past snow-covered mountains, watch for white-tailed eagles and marine life, try fishing for cod, and warm up with fish soup, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies.

“Great tour, really enjoyed it. Good fishing. Lunch was tastier than in a restaurant. Thank you so much”

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Tromsø: Fjord Fishing Cruise - Meeting Hermes II at Stortorget
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Tromsø: Fjord Fishing Cruise

4.Fjord Fishing Cruise

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

Join the crew of historic Hermes II for a 4.5-hour fjord fishing cruise from Tromsø’s Stortorget pier. Norwegian and English-speaking hosts, including guide Truls Iversen on some departures, provide rods, thermal suits, hot drinks, boat history, and fresh fish when the catch is good.

“It’s my first time fishing and it’s a success. The sailors are very very kind and hospitable. Hot drinks and fish cakes are served (for free!) and the fishing experience is great as well. You can also visit the wheelhouse and they will introduce a lot to you. A simple but delicious lunch is served and the scenery along the way is amazing. Totally worth it!!!”

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From Tromso: Polar Fishing Adventure - From the Polar Adventures office to open water
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From Tromso: Polar Fishing Adventure

5.Polar Fishing Adventure

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

Fish from the Capella with a local crew between Tromsø, Hella, and Tønsvik. You get rods, tackle, safety gear, an insulated bodysuit, and hot drinks. Guides such as Thomas, Roger, Paulo, and Kenny have helped beginners land cod, pollock, and coalfish, then cooked the catch aboard.

“For me, a totally debutant of fishing, everything on the lovely viking boat was professional. Captain and his assistant were always ready to help everything. And it was so impressive when we got big fishes. I love the fishing soup very much and the puppy family is so cute”

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Tromsø: Fishing Sea Safari - Leaving Killengreens gate 7-11
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Tromsø: Fishing Sea Safari

6.Fishing Sea Safari

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

Join a maximum of 12 people aboard the aluminum boat Senjafjell for a three-hour cruise from Tromsø. Guides including Alvaro, Andreas, Hugo, Fanny, and others teach you to fish, watch for wildlife, share odd local tales, and serve hot fish soup onboard.

“Very interesting trip with professional staff. We caught 7 fish.”

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Molde: Atlantic Ocean Road and Tour of Bud Fishing Village - What the four-hour schedule really feels like
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Molde: Atlantic Ocean Road and Tour of Bud Fishing Village

7.Molde: 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, stopping at Eldhusøya, Bud fishing village, and Varden Viewpoint. You’ll see bridges, islands, fjords, and 222 mountain peaks, with guides such as Nick or Maggy sharing local history in English or German.

“pick up at port was simple - right next to the shop. well organised despite some customers not knowing what trip they were on. Toilet stop led to slight delay but that was not the tour operators fault.”

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Ice Fishing On The Fjord - Learning the simple rhythm of ice fishing
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Ice Fishing On The Fjord

8.Ice Fishing On The Fjord

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

Join Karin, Oscar, or Jan for a small-group ice-fishing trip from Tromsø to Ullsfjord. Walk onto the frozen fjord, drill a hole, learn the simple fishing method, then warm up with a fish lunch, drinks, local stories, and Lyngen Alps views at a private home or grill cabin.

“Simple, easy, but so relaxing and so friendly ! Karin brings a small group (it s a best !) to ice fishing on the fjord, and then invites us to her house to enjoy a friendly lunch with .. the fish of the day Karin is really attentioned. One of the best experiences in tromso”

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Lofoten: Traditional Fishing Trip - What the fishing station is really like
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Lofoten: Traditional Fishing Trip

9.Traditional Fishing Trip

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

Join the MS Symra for a four-hour fishing trip in Lofoten. You will share one of 10 fishing stations, learn to use a line wheel, hear stories about Lofotfisket, and fillet your catch onboard. Fish may include skrei, mackerel, coalfish, haddock, or coastal cod.

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

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Discover the Fjords of Kvaloya - a roadtrip along fjords and fishing villages - Guides make the difference on this route
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Discover the Fjords of Kvaloya – a roadtrip along fjords and fishing villages

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

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

Ride from Tromsø to Kvaløya for a five-hour photo road trip through fjords, fishing villages, and Arctic scenery. Guides such as Robert, Samuel, Kat, and Bjørnar share local stories, stop at scenic viewpoints, serve hot drinks and snacks, and finish with a traditional lunch in Ersfjordbotn.

“The landscape is amazing. The snow covered mountains and the clear blue water were beautiful, and Robert was a great guide! We even saw reindeers!”

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Svolvær: Fishing Trip on the Lofoten Sea - Meeting the crew and getting ready
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Svolvær: Fishing Trip on the Lofoten Sea

11.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 the traditional MS Luna. Captain Frank and the crew teach beginners, provide rods and warm flotation suits, and may help you catch cod, pollock, haddock, mackerel, or even halibut.

“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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Bergen: Guided Fishing Tour with Outdoor Cooking - About 90 minutes of fishing outside Bergen
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Bergen: Guided Fishing Tour with Outdoor Cooking

12.Guided Fishing Tour with Outdoor Cooking

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

Travel from Bergen to Øygarden, fish from an open boat, gather crabs, shrimp, and seaweed, then prepare the catch with your English-speaking guide and chef. The five-hour outing includes transport, gear, a seafood meal, and local apple juice. Guides may include Øyvind, Michel, or Iris.

“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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Half-Day Fishing & Fjord Cruise Adventure from Tromsø in Norway - Fishing for Cod in Tromsø’s Fjords
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Half-Day Fishing & Fjord Cruise Adventure from Tromsø in Norway

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

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

Board the wooden Hermes II in central Tromsø for a 4.5-hour fishing cruise led by an experienced captain and crew, including Truls Iversen and Captain Arndt on some departures. Fish for cod, watch for eagles and dolphins, hear the boat’s story, and eat fresh catch if conditions allow.

“The boat is beautiful, well maintained, and historic and the crew is friendly and competent. We went to a few different fishing spots, caught a lot of fish and released some of it (I only got one little fish, not sure if I was unlucky or lacked the technique, but other people were a lot more successful, there is definitely fish down there!). The backdrop of sea and mountains was beautiful throughout the trip. It drizzled a bit on and off but they gave us thermal suits that pretty much protect you from all the elements. We had plenty of fish to eat on board (boiled in sea water, simple…”

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Abisko: Lake Torneträsk Arctic Ice Fishing Trip - Early season or Lake Torneträsk later on
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Abisko: Lake Torneträsk Arctic Ice Fishing Trip

14.Lake Torneträsk Arctic Ice Fishing Trip

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

Spend two hours ice fishing near Abisko with an English-speaking guide, warm clothing, equipment, hot drinks, and a small group of up to eight. You may fish on Lake Torneträsk by snowmobile later in the season, or use a nearby lake early on. Guides such as Michelle and Nils add a friendly touch.

“It was very cool to fish on the frozen lake. Nils is so friendly and chill. Strongly recommended”

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Half Day Fishing and Outdoor Cooking in Bergen - Getting ready for the six-meter boat
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Half Day Fishing and Outdoor Cooking in Bergen

15.Half Day Fishing and Outdoor Cooking in Bergen

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

Meet at Strandkaien 3 in Bergen for a 30 to 35 minute drive to Syltøy. Guide Johan or another local captain takes you fishing for 1.5 to 2 hours, then you help prepare the catch in a historic sea house. Expect fish soup, crab, mackerel, waffles, or another meal based on the day’s haul.

“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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