Arctic Cod Fishing Holidays In Norway

Arctic Cod on the Island of Reinøya Finnkroken Norway

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With the overwhelming success and demand for sea fishing destinations in Norway, we have been working hard to try and expand our business there, trying to find new lodges in some of the best fjords, to offer our customers some of the best sea fishing the country has to offer.

And so we bring you our brand new destination - Finrokken, situated on the southern tip of the picturesque Island of Reinøya.

Reinøya is a typically inviting and beautiful North Norwegian rural district set amid wild and majestic nature, yet still close to the city of Tromsø. The surrounding islands offer wonderful nature-based adventures, the site of a former whale station and a charming church, which is still in use today. The local hall houses a weaving studio, Galleri Berger and a fascinating district museum. It’s the place to experience genuine North Norwegian cultural heritage. A visit to Reinøya will enrich your holiday experience and provide life-long memories.

But why pick Reinøya…? Well it’s situated in the very North of Norway, on the edge of the arctic circle, where the deep, cold, clear waters make the perfect habitat for the huge Cod, Halibut, Coalfish and Haddock that Norway is famous for.

Fishing is from our self drive boats, which are Rana 530’s, these boats are 18 feet in length with a 40 hp engine and are able to take up to four anglers. The boats come equipped with echo sounders and sea charts to help you locate the large shoals of cod and coalfish. The boats are moored right on the edge of the fjord, just a few paces away from the accommodation on our custom-built jetty. As these are all self-drive, you can fish as much or as little as you like, no time limits on these trips, if you want, you can fish until you drop. Being so far to the north, means during the peak seasons its light almost 24 hours a day. All boats also come with full safety equipment, life jackets and a 24hr mobile telephone number for any difficulties while fishing.

We are also able to offer our very own charter boat, the Tromsø Båtcharter, which can be booked if you wish to explore the fishing grounds a little further a field in the open waters of the Norwegian Sea. Or perhaps simply you would like someone else to do the navigating for a day or two! This can be booked before your trip and the prices are negotiated on request.

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FISHING METHODS

Saltwater perking, jigging

SPECIES TO CATCH

Cod

Season: March to Sept
Peak: April to May
Weight: 5 lb to 90 lb
Average Weight: 10lb

Coalfish

Season: March to Sept
Peak: March to May
Weight: 5 lb to 40 lb
Average Weight: 6lb

Halibut

Season: March to Sept
Peak: April to August
Weight: 6 lb to 160 lb
Average Weight: 20lb

Note: these figures are complied with catch reports over 5 years, however they can be effected by adverse weather.

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TOUR INCLUDES

Flights (E), transfers, personal boat and accommodation.

WHAT’S EXCLUDED

Holiday insurance, personal items, fishing tackle, so can survival suits, meals and drinks and boat fuel (approx usage per week is 85 litres).

OPTIONS

A Charter boat can be booked on request, this has to be done before you arrive, it is possible extra days can be added on arrival, but that would depend on availability.

VISA

A machine-readable passport with at least 6 months before expiry. No visa for UK citizens required.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

No vaccinations currently required

PLEASE NOTE

All details of visa and medical requirements are correct at time of press. However, please check these requirements for changes.

DEPARTURE TAX

There is no additional airport departure tax when leaving Norway, however this can change regularly. Please check before you travel.

FLIGHT ROUTE AND FLIGHT TIME

UK - Oslo (approx 3 hrs)
Oslo to Tromso (approx 1.0hrs)

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE

(E) 1 checked in item.

TRANSFER TIME

Tromso - Resort (approx 1.5 hrs)

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THE NORTHERN LIGHTS

The Northern Lights are definitely one of Scandinavia's best attractions. Tromso in Norway is the best place in Scandinavia to watch the Northern Lights, also known as Aurora Borealis.

WHALE WATCHING

Whale watching is very popular among tourists, and many travellers choose to go on a whale safari during their vacation in Norway.

WATER SPORTS

Learn to water ski. Any ages and level welcome.

SKI AND HIKING TRAILS

Discover a fantastic network of hiking and cross-country skiing trails, which take you into the forest and mountains.

An Amazing Week For The Customers At The Farquhar Lodge, Seychelles!

Arctic Cod on the Island of Reinøya Finnkroken Norway