Enjoy the wonders of Norway on a fishing boat part 1

This is the first post about boating trips to Norway, where we will give you an overview of the vast opportunities. So get ready for one of the most spectacular nature experiences in the world (we are not kidding). Norway is a wonderland for nature lovers with its big fjords, picturesque mountains and long coast line, you will have many things to do and many reasons to come back again.

One of the most popular attractions for tourists is fishing. Norway can offer really good sea fishing and fly fishing the fjords and elves.

Travelling to Norway:

Getting to Norway is quite easy. Flights with SAS and Norwegian are reliable and good value, and most of them are via Oslo. Flying from Northern Europe you can have round trips starting at € 150.

High-season is during summer where you experience mild temperatures. During Autumn and Winter most places are less crowded and prices will also be lower. But you will also have great opportunities to experience the Northern Lights which will be a beautiful scenery when trying to get the big catch.

On Boatflex we have multiple options for boats throughout Norway:

Here you have a guide to the different areas. The good thing about these areas is that it is very interconnected, so you can reach all destinations by flight and combine multiple of them during your trip.

Southern Norway:

Here you can either fly to Oslo or Kristiansand that has its own airport with connections to many Mainland European destinations.

You can have your base in Oslo for a few days and drive to the areas of Frederiksstad for a few hours of fishing in the Fjords or going into the open water of Skagerrak. Both offers a great opportunities for Cod and Mackerel.

In the afternoon you can head back to Oslo and enjoy the vibe of the city and visit some of the sights including Holmenkollen Ski Museum or Akershus Fortress.

We recommend to have 2–3 days for this part of your trip before heading either South towards Kristiansand or North.

Head to Kristiansand

Going towards Kristiansand you have to do it like the locals and try fishing in the Golden South, also known as the Norwegian Riviera. Fishing is a popular holiday pursuit in Southern Norway, but you don’t have to be a hard-core angling enthusiast here. If you are new to fishing, there are plenty of guided fishing trips you can join. Or take the opportunity to get to know the locals and ask them for their best tips — they will be happy to help!

The area around Mandal is a great place to have your base. From here you can go to Farsund — Located only 15–20 minutes from the open sea, there are many varied fishing and recreational opportunities on offer in stunning nature. Regardless of the weather and season, it is almost always possible to go on a fishing expedition.

Nearby you also have another great place of Bjørnevåg. There are over 20 species of fish in this area between Lyngdal and Farsund, for example cod, pollock, coalfish, mackerel, flounder and long. If you are on a family trip, the children have fun in the playgrounds and can go swimming or fish from the docks. The popular waterpark ‘Sørlandsbadet’ is located closely.

Møre and Romsdal (West Coast)

Going to Møre and Romsdal is easily reachable either by flight, only 55 mins from Oslo-Molde, or by car which is around 7 hours.

The county of Møre og Romsdal is situated in the northern part of Fjord Norway, between the Nordfjord in the south and the island of Smøla in the north. Most of Norway’s common fish species are represented here: cod, halibut, saithe, ling, tusk, pollack, redfish, haddock, wolffish and whiting.

Molde is a good base for your trip and from there you can explore the many fishing options in the area.

Fagervik: Surrounded by impressive vistas and wild nature, Fagervik by the Tresfjord is hard to beat when it comes to comfort and quality. If you are looking for a fishing location where you have a chance to get a record catch on the hook, look no further!

Lenmansgarden: Try fjord fishing in the countryside with a high chance of trophy catches in the Romsdalsfjord. Surrounded by picturesque mountains, Lensmansgarden benefits from a relaxing atmosphere. You can look forward to hours of top fishing action by the marina in the fjord, which is only 500 metres away.

Northern Norway

Thanks to the location just by the Barents Sea and the Norwegian Sea, there are huge amounts of fish along the northern coast. Species like cod, halibut, saithe, redfish, haddock and wolffish often grow unusually large here. In this region you can also go fishing for skrei — extra large cod that gather along the northern coast in the winter to spawn.

Lofoten or Tromsø is reachable by flight that is around 2–2.30 hours from Oslo.

Lofoten: The Lofoten fishery is the world’s greatest cod fishery, and has always been the basis for human settlement in the archipelago. Every year, the cod comes down from the Barents Sea to spawn along the North Norwegian coast, particularly in Lofoten.

On a fishing boat, you enjoy the view of the Lofoten mountains and sea while experiencing the excitement and joy of fishing. The skipper takes you out to the fishing banks where the adventure starts. Rod and reel while waiting eagerly for a response from the deep sea. Hopefully you will experience the thrill of a cod on the line.

Tromsø: Enjoy an exciting fishing trip, the amazing blue light, views of Arctic islands and beautiful scenery.
The rich waters of North Norway provide world class fishing for big cod, coalfish, haddock and halibut plus wolf fish. Off season fishing is great value, not quite as prolific as high summer, but big cod and halibut can be targeted. Located 300 kms above the Arctic Circle these sheltered fjords provide 24 hours of daylight from late May into early August.

Northern Lights: The Northern Lights appear only at high latitudes on dark nights from September to March.
There are few phenomena that capture the imagination like the aurora borealis and lucky star-gazers can witness anything from an ethereal green glow on the horizon to pulsating scarlet streaks across the sky.

During the rest of 2017, Boatflex offers up to 20% discount on all boat rentals in the Norway. If you are not able to find the boat that fits your needs we are always able to help you through our large catalogue of more than 500 boats

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