Tour Start and Safety Briefing
Your private fishing tour in Tromsø starts at Skattøra Marina. Before departure, we provide each guest with a floating suit and life jacket, followed by a safety briefing and an introduction to the boat and fishing equipment. You’ll also have time to ask any questions before we head out on the water.
Journey to the Fishing Grounds
The boat ride to the fishing grounds usually takes around 10–20 minutes, depending on the location we choose for the day. Along the way, you can enjoy views of Tromsø’s coastline, fjords and mountains, and you may also see local wildlife such as seabirds, seals or dolphins.
Open Boat Fishing Experience
Once we reach the fishing grounds, we prepare the fishing equipment and start fishing. Your guide will assist with the equipment and fishing techniques when needed, whether you are fishing for the first time or already have experience. From the Kværnø 575 open boat, you have plenty of space to fish while enjoying the surrounding fjords and mountains.
Refreshments and Photos
During the fishing tour, hot drinks and snacks are included. Your guide can also take photos during the trip, so you’ll have pictures from your private fishing tour in Tromsø. Along the way, we are happy to share our local knowledge about fishing, marine life and the waters around Tromsø.
Extend Your Fishing Tour
Would you like more time on the water? You can extend your private fishing tour by an extra hour for 1,500 NOK. You can decide during the tour and pay by card — just let your guide know.
Return to Tromsø
After fishing, we return to Skattøra Marina in Tromsø. From the marina, we provide drop-off back to your accommodation or agreed location within our pick-up and drop-off area.
Fishing Rules in Norway
We follow Norwegian regulations for recreational sea fishing, including rules for minimum fish sizes and protected species. For current information about sea fishing regulations in Norway, you can read the official guidelines from the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries.
Fish Export from Norway
Tromsø Explorer is registered as a tourist fishing business in Norway. If you would like to take part of your catch home, we provide the required documentation for legal fish export from Norway in accordance with the current regulations.