The 15 Best Fishing Trips in Tromso

1.Arctic Fjord Cruise & Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,588 reviews · 5 hours · from $152Our pick

Spend five hours aboard a warm Polar Adventures boat with guides such as Ken, Christina, Carolina, or Kristina. Cruise past Ryøya and Ramfjorden, stop to fish for cod and haddock, watch for eagles, foxes, dolphins, and moose, then eat fresh fish soup with flatbread. Thermal suits, hot drinks, snacks, and an English-speaking crew are included.

“I thought it was excellent. Everyone—the captain, the guides, and the chef—was very friendly. The food was delicious, and there were plenty of free snacks. The boat was very stable. Because of the weather, many activities were canceled, and I thought our trip would be very bumpy, but it was surprisingly smooth. We saw many beautiful views.”

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2.Fishing Sea Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 563 reviews · 3h 30m · from $223

Set out from central Tromsø on a sturdy aluminum boat with a certified skipper and fishing guide such as Pepe, Alvaro, or Jeremías. You’ll rotate through six rods, learn basic sea-fishing techniques, watch the fishfinder for promising spots, and warm up with hot drinks and soup made from the catch. Bring warm footwear, a hat, and gloves.

“Awesome, boys were so cool and nice to us, keeping eye on our comfort and safety , super friendly atmosphere ,they made delicious fish soup for us,hot drinks and so many photos,i Will recommend this experience to everyone ;)”

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3.Arctic Fjord Cruise & Fishing Experience

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

Set out from Tromsø at 10:00 a.m. aboard a classic wooden boat for five hours of fjord scenery, wildlife spotting, and hands-on fishing. Your guide may point out white-tailed eagles, dolphins, porpoises, or other Arctic wildlife, while the crew serves hot drinks, cookies, and fish soup made with the day’s catch. Thermal suits and fishing gear are included.

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

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4.Fishing & Fjord Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 460 reviews · 4h 30m · from $198

Sail Tromsø’s fjords aboard Hermes II, a historic wooden boat, while the captain searches for good fishing spots. Norwegian and English speaking hosts provide rods, thermal suits, coffee, fish cakes, and guidance. With luck, your catch becomes a simple meal of fresh fish, butter, and flatbread. The 270-minute cruise suits families, beginners, and solo visitors.

“Absolutely wonderful experience. The whole crew is so nice and very welcoming. They are also very knowledgeable about the history of the boat, country and have extensive knowledge on the wildlife in the area. 100/10 hospitality and definitely worth the money.”

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5.Polar Fishing Adventure

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

Join Polar Adventures for a two-hour fishing trip from Tromsø to Hella and Tønsvik. The crew supplies rods, tackle, safety gear, insulated suits, and hot drinks. You may catch cod, pollock, or coalfish, then have the crew cook the fish aboard the Capella.

“Amazing! The straff was wonderful - got plenty of huge fishes - so much fun!”

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6.Ice Fishing On The Fjord

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

Karin, Oscar, or Jan takes you from central Tromsø to Ullsfjord for a small-group ice-fishing trip. You will drill holes in the frozen fjord, fish beneath the ice, and return to a home or grill cabin for fresh cod, fish burgers, hot drinks, and local stories. Warm outerwear and equipment are supplied, but bring your own mittens, hat, and thermal layers.

“I would highly recommend this tour! The peacefull time at the frozen fjord, amazing views on the white mountains, the guide, and the fact it was a small group, everything was just perfect. We caught about 9 cods, they taste so good!”

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

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

Set out from Tromsø at 9:00 a.m. aboard the wooden Hermes II for a 4.5-hour fishing and fjord cruise. The crew provides rods, warm suits, and hot drinks, while the captain searches for cod. You may meet guides such as Truls Iversen and Captain Arndt, learn the boat’s story, and eat the catch if fishing goes well.

“It was a great experience learning how to fish for the first time, seeing eagles, and learning about the marine wildlife in the Arctic as well as the history of the ship.”

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8.Polar Fishing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $139

Meet Polar Adventures in central Tromsø for a small-group fishing trip through the fjords. Captain Jack, Kenneth, Raul, and the crew provide rods, bait, instruction, insulated suits, drinks, and snacks. You may catch cod or halibut, spot eagles, and have your catch cooked aboard the mahogany vessel.

“You guys are the best! Thanks again, hope to see you again in December!!! :) Volodymyr”

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9.Sjursnes Arctic Ice Fishing Adventure from Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $203

Leave Tromsø at 9:15 am for a six-hour ice fishing trip to a remote frozen lake near Sjursnes. Guide Gudmund leads you through drilling holes, fishing, and Arctic stories. Transport, warm drinks, snacks, and outdoor suits and boots are provided. You may catch trout, but the scenery and quiet setting are the sure bets.

“Guthmundr was great tour guide (guessing the name as I called him Goodman ). Lots of information and a wealth of knowledge. Happy upbeat professional to make it a fun time . The scenic drive was amazing with some incredible views on route . I’ve fishing is great fun too , what an experience. Sadly no fish for us today but it is called fishing not catching . Warm drink and soup was very welcomed and the snack provided was delicious (I can’t remember what it was called sadly ).”

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10.Tromso fishing Sea Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $239

Leave central Tromsø with an English-speaking crew for a 3.5-hour yacht trip along the nearby fjords. Henry provides clear, patient fishing instruction, while the captain changes spots to improve your chances. Brunch, including praised fish soup, is included. The group is limited to 12 people.

“Tourist head boat fishing. Not what I was expecting. Fished a few km from the harbor dock. Guide was great. Fish soup excellent but not much fish caught”

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11.Nocturnal cod fishing with meal.

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 31 reviews · 3 hours · from $207

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking crew at Storgata 88, suit up, and fish Tromsø’s dark fjords with a skipper and guide. Alvaro and Pepe have earned praise for their energy and care. You’ll rotate through six rods, learn traditional line fishing, and warm up with soup and hot drinks.

“No fish caught at all. Even for all of whole group. Plus, no aurora. Typically there's low possibility to catch a fish in winter, So do not expect to have abundant amout of fish. The guides were nice and friendly, but i wish to do another activities rather than this. Compare to another activities, and regarding the prices, it is not worth it.”

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12.Fishing Trip with Luxury Catamaran in Tromso

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $241

Set out from central Tromsø on a small-group fishing cruise aboard a catamaran, usually with a skipper such as Per or Kurt. Warm suits, coffee, tea, fishing instruction, snacks, and a lunch of self-caught fish are included. The boat carries up to 12 people, though vessel changes can occur.

“While in Tromso to see the Northern Lights my daughter suggested we go fishing. I thought it would be too cold but once I saw the stay warm suits I was all in. We both caught fish (cod) and then the captain made us a wonderful fish stew/soup with it. I would go again and again if I had the opportunity.”

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13.Tromsø Small Group Sea-to-Table Fishing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $316

Set out from Sjøgata 35 at 10:00 am for a four-hour small-group trip aboard a luxury sailing ship. Kenneth and Sachi are named among the crew. Fish for cod, pollock, mackerel, and halibut, with lunch, cookies, coffee, and tea included. The boat holds no more than 12 people.

“We booked their 3 hour fishing charter. Unfortunate experience overall… if you have done fishing charters previously be advised this is not really a “fishing” charter. It’s a boat cruise… The good news is you travel”

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14.Private Fishing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 4 hours · from $356

Join skipper Paulis for four hours of private Arctic fishing from Skattøra Marina in Tromsø. You’ll receive a floating suit, fishing gear, bait, snacks, and hot drinks before heading 20 to 40 minutes into the fjords. Paulis helps you find fish, improve your technique, and handle export documents if you take part of your catch home.

“Our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable about where the fish were and we caught many large fish and had an amazing time. I highly recommend it.”

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15.Fishing from shore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $156

Spend about six hours fishing from shore near Tromsø with a group of no more than eight. Guide Karin and her team take you to local fishing spots beside mountains and fjords, provide equipment and warm outerwear if needed, then serve a Norwegian-style lunch with hot and cold drinks.

“This was a great treat! karin is a fantastic and devoted guide! I immediately booked another tour with her, for it turns out she is a guide for various activities in the area. Highly recommended! Haim”

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