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Saltstraumen Brygge Bodø Norway Wild Wonder of Europe

Customer Rating 96%

Moon Tides: Mixed Sea Fishing at Saltstraumen, Norway

Saltstraumen is where tidal power meets serious fishing. Every moon tide pushes shoals through one of the strongest currents in the world, sparking explosive action from predators. Cod to 50lb crush shads, Halibut ambush baits in shallow bays, and Coalfish blitz baitfish on the surface, boiling the water in violent packs. Redfish, Skate, and Ratfish add depth to the variety, ensuring every drift holds potential.

The fishery combines sheltered fjords with access to open sea, giving anglers the best of both worlds. Full and new moons bring peak movement, with whirlpools and rips that concentrate bait and trigger feeding frenzies. It is technical, fast-moving water, but also highly rewarding for those who like challenge and power.

Boats are a strength here. The camp operates a fleet of thirty-six fully equipped self-drives, stable and seaworthy with modern electronics. Anglers enjoy full independence but benefit from daily shoreside support. Lodge guides are always on hand with tactical advice, updated marks, and weather calls, ensuring every group makes the most of their time on the water.

Accommodation is in deluxe waterfront cabins just metres from the dock. Each features bedrooms, private bathrooms, modern kitchens, and outdoor terraces. Guests can prepare their own meals, grill their catch on the barbecue, or relax with a drink overlooking the strait. For non-anglers, nearby national parks, hiking trails, and kayaking make this a destination with broad appeal, set against dramatic mountain scenery.

Saltstraumen is built for anglers who like tidal power, variety, and fjord-to-sea freedom, paired with comfortable cabins and expert support. Secure your holiday here and experience one of Norway’s richest mixed-species fisheries.

FISHING Seasons

The season runs from March to October.

Cod

Season: March to October
Peak: March & April
Weight: 5lb to 75lb
Average Weight: 15lb

Halibut

Season: May to October
Peak: July to September
Weight: 10lb to 450lb
Average Weight: 40lb

Coalfish

Season: March to October
Peak: July to October
Weight: 5lb to 50lb
Average Weight: 18lb

Plaice

Season: March to October
Peak: July to October
Weight: 1lb to 8lb
Average Weight: 2.5lb

Wolfish

Season: March to October
Peak: March to October
Weight: 5lb to 20lb
Average Weight: 9lb

Package Details

Tour code NOR041

Included

  • Freezer storage for fish
  • Access to professional guide
  • Bed linen and towels
  • Final cabin cleaning
  • Fishing as per itinerary
  • Fishing boat
  • Floatation suit
  • Internal flights
  • International flights
  • Lodge transfers
  • Main accommodation
  • Taxes
  • Twin room

Excluded

  • All food and drink
  • All fishing tackle
  • Final boat cleaning
  • Fuel for boat
  • Personal holiday insurance
  • Powerboat licence
  • Tips
  • Visa (If required)

Optional extras

  • Airport parking
  • Flight upgrades
  • Extra bags
  • Additional nights
  • Single rooms
  • Additional fishing days
  • Boat upgrades
  • Rod & reel hire (Subject to availability)
  • Shorter itineraries
  • Additional activities
  • Add-on tours

Itinerary

Day 1

Any international airport - Bodø

Depart Any international airport - Arrive Oslo Depart Any international airport - Arrive Oslo
 

Depart: TBA

Arrive: Oslo Airport, Gardermoen

General Note General Note
 

Please note: Depending on your chosen international airport, an overnight flight and/or hotel stay may be required, which may affect your departure and return dates. Your itinerary will be finalised once travel arrangements are confirmed.

Independent flight/travel arrangements can be accommodated, though our flight-inclusive packages are recommended to ensure seamless integration into your holiday plans.

Depart Oslo - Arrive Bodø Depart Oslo - Arrive Bodø
 

Depart: Oslo Airport, Gardermoen

Arrive: Bodø Airport

Transfer from Bodø Airport to Saltstraumen Brygge Transfer from Bodø Airport to Saltstraumen Brygge
 

Once you’ve arrived and collected your bags, a representative from our partners will be waiting to greet you and transfer you to the camp by private vehicle, a journey of approximately 35 minutes.

Upon arrival, you’ll have the rest of the day to unpack, settle in, and prepare your fishing gear for the exciting week ahead.

Saltstraumen Brygge Overnight Accommodation
 

Saltstraumen Brygge in a Twin Room on a Self Catering basis

Days 2-3

Bodø (Fishing Days)

Fishing Fishing
 

During your first two fishing days, you will get a taste of the first-class sea fishing on offer at Saltstraumen Brygge. This famous area around Bodo is renowned as a fantastic mixed-species destination and will give you the chance to battle with some giant Cod, Halibut, and Coalfish, to mention just a few.

Fact: This area is renowned worldwide for its incredible tidal run, one of the strongest globally and often referred to as one of the ‘Wild Wonders’ of Europe. Here, the tide can have an average speed of 10 to 12 knots.

Saltstraumen Brygge Overnight Accommodation
 

Saltstraumen Brygge in a Twin Room on a Self Catering basis

Days 4-5

Bodø (Fishing Days)

Fishing Fishing
 

Hopefully, by fishing days three and four, you’re settled into driving the boats and finding the fish. It can be a challenge, but that’s half the fun: finding and fishing the array of different marks.

Some of the deeper water marks located a short drive from the marina are home to some giant Cod to well over 50lb, whilst the shallow banks hold some vast shoals of hard-fighting Coalfish. If you’re looking to target Halibut, there are so numerous fishy-looking bays.

If, for any reason, you’re struggling to find the fish or the fishing marks, speak to one of the team at Saltstraumen, as someone on-site may be able to point you in the right direction and offer some advice.

Saltstraumen Brygge Overnight Accommodation
 

Saltstraumen Brygge in a Twin Room on a Self Catering basis

Days 6-7

Bodø (Fishing Days)

Fishing Fishing
 

On your last two fishing days and throughout your fishing week, you will wet a line from one of the camp’s fantastic self-drive boats. We have access to a total of 36 vessels, comprising 13 19ft Kværno boats and 23 20ft Gemi boats. All the boats come fitted with very reliable 80hp Honda 4-stroke engines, which are the perfect size for navigating these Norwegian waters. Each boat comes equipped with a Garmin Plotter and sounder, a rod holder capable of holding 10 rods, and a 73-litre petrol tank.

Saltstraumen Brygge Overnight Accommodation
 

Saltstraumen Brygge in a Twin Room on a Self Catering basis

Day 8

Bodø - Any international airport

Transfer from Saltstraumen Brygge to Bodø Airport Transfer from Saltstraumen Brygge to Bodø Airport
 

On departure day, you will be transferred from the camp back to the airport by private vehicle. The journey takes approximately 35 minutes.

Depart Bodø - Arrive Oslo Depart Bodø - Arrive Oslo
 

Depart: Bodø Airport

Arrive: Oslo Airport, Gardermoen

Depart Oslo - Arrive Any international airport Depart Oslo - Arrive Any international airport
 

Depart: Oslo Airport, Gardermoen

Arrive: TBA

General Note General Note
 

Please note: Depending on your chosen international airport, an overnight flight and/or hotel stay may be required, which may affect your departure and return dates. Your itinerary will be finalised once travel arrangements are confirmed.

Independent flight/travel arrangements can be accommodated, though our flight-inclusive packages are recommended to ensure seamless integration into your holiday plans.

Dates, Prices & Availability

Prices are shown per person and are based on twin rooms and four anglers per self-drive boat, unless otherwise specified. All prices are accurate at the time of publication but may vary slightly depending on factors such as travel dates, booking time, airline pricing, or fuel surcharges set by the operators. Flights are always priced at the most competitive rates available at the time of enquiry to ensure you receive the best possible value when booking.

Proudly an ATOL bonded company, our trips are complete packages, including all flights, transfers, accommodation, and fantastic fishing and shooting experiences.

Please note: If you were born after 1980, a motorboat certificate is required by Norwegian Law to operate the boat. Please get in touch with a member of the Sportquest Holidays team for further information.

Travel Available Between These Dates Days Price Availability
01/06/2026 30/06/2026 8 £1,750 Enquire
01/07/2026 31/08/2026 8 £1,800 Enquire
01/09/2026 30/09/2026 8 £1,750 Enquire
01/10/2026 31/10/2026 8 £1,743 Enquire
01/11/2026 30/11/2026 8 £1,574 Enquire
01/03/2027 31/03/2027 8 £1,725 Enquire
01/04/2027 30/04/2027 8 £1,675 Enquire
01/05/2027 31/05/2027 8 £1,685 Enquire
01/06/2027 30/06/2027 8 £1,785 Enquire
01/07/2027 31/08/2027 8 £1,835 Enquire
01/09/2027 30/09/2027 8 £1,785 Enquire
01/10/2027 31/10/2027 8 £1,775 Enquire
01/11/2027 30/11/2027 8 £1,606 Enquire
01/03/2028 31/03/2028 8 £1,759 Enquire
01/04/2028 30/04/2028 8 £1,709 Enquire
01/05/2028 31/05/2028 8 £1,722 Enquire
01/06/2028 30/06/2028 8 £1,822 Enquire
01/07/2028 31/08/2028 8 £1,872 Enquire
01/09/2028 30/09/2028 8 £1,822 Enquire
01/10/2028 31/10/2028 8 £1,809 Enquire
01/11/2028 30/11/2028 8 £1,640 Enquire

If your preferred week or travel dates do not appear in the calendar above, please get in touch. Many lodges release availability in stages, and some dates depend on tides, seasons, guide schedules, or short-notice changes. By speaking with us directly, you will receive the most up to date availability and clear guidance on securing the strongest options before popular weeks fill. Enquire now and we will check live availability for the dates you are considering.

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Customer Reviews

Average customer satisfaction score 96%
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"We had a fantastic week in Saltstraumen, on my boat we landed 2 Halibut over 100cm as well as a whole host of smaller ones. The mixed Cod and Coalfish fishing was brilliant too. We're already looking for some new dates to go back next year! "

David

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"The mixed fishing on offer was simply amazing, it matched the stunning scenery and comfortable cabins. During our week we landed good numbers of fish every day, including Cod, Halibut and Coalfish. Saltstraumen gets a massive thumbs up from me."

Ronald

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"Saltstraumen... what a place! The fishing was absolutely fantastic! Me and my group had a great week and landed loads of fish with an absolute mixture of species, from Cod, Coalfish, Halibut, Wolffish and Plaice. "

Lee

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"Spent a week in saltstraummen, from the minutes we arrived we could see it was a special, will world class fishing 30 seconds from the accommodation its hard not to stay out late into the day.

The scenery and wildlife was special, within 10 minutes of fishing on our first day we had eagles overhead and fishing in the fjords was really special.
The fishing didnt disappoint, cod, coalfish, halibut, ling, and plenty of them!

We will defined be going back!! "

Lewis

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"Been looking at a trip to Norway for last few years
Finally managed to get there this year as part of my 50th birthday celebrations,wish I’d of gone sooner,
Fantastic experience and the scenery is breathtaking,plenty of fish everyday and kept us busy,no real monsters,the biggest been a 22lb cod
Only downside was the walk to the supermarket and
The strange alcohol laws so I’d recommend taking some and if possible hiring a car
Thanks sportsquest team 👍"

Richard

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"Thank you Sportquest for making my trip to Saltstraumen an absolute dream. From the initial enquiry to Sportquest to the end of the holiday. They were very helpful. The information on the website to the videos on YouTube really do paint the picture of what to expect, and I must say that my expectations were smashed.

The fishing was great and we had a good mix of species. They aren’t monsters but there are plenty of them and will give you a great fight. Although saying that we did land some big hard fighting coal fish. My advice to anyone going out is to do some research and find out what areas fish well on certain tides. It took us a few days of exploring and asking the camp manager before we started to dial in on where the good fishing was to be had.

We hired rods for the trip, but if I was to change anything, I would book a rod tube on to the plane and take my own gear. The rods supplied were a bit stiff (30-50) so you lost a bit of the fight. The camp was happy to exchange my rod for a 20-30 and that was a much better rod to use. I would recommend that anyone travelling with their own equipment take a light spinning rod for the small coal fish while you wait for the right tides to target the big fish. They are great sport on light gear, plus a small coal fish is a great bait for halibut.

The accommodation was really tidy and modern. Comfortable twin rooms and a large communal area with plenty of seating, plus a deck to sit on and sort tackle and plan the next trip out. Most importantly the shower was decent and had decent pressure and enough hot water for 4 people to take a shower one after the other.

The area we stayed in was stunning and Saltstraumen is a very pretty area packed with wildlife. White tailed eagle’s often visited the boat hoping for an opportunity easy meal and dolphins were seen daily. We were very lucky one evening to have a Minke whale circle the boat for around 20 minutes, which was incredible. The Maelstrom it’s self is a sight to behold and I can see why people travel from across the world to see it.
The local shop is a 20 minute walk away, and we were even fortunate to spot a Moose on the way home one evening. It was just another thing that added up to making it a special holiday.

One of the things I thought about before I went was the food prices in Norway, which I know can put people off. But I must say that I found it to be ok. Yes it is a bit more expensive than UK prices, but my advice would be to avoid well know brands and make your selection carefully. The local store in Saltstraumen has its own brand of value item products, which are miles cheaper than branded goods. Beer is not too bad in price as long as you stick to Norwegian brands and that it is below 5%. Note that in Norway you cannot purchase alcohol between 8pm on a Saturday until 8am on a Monday! We found that out when we were there, but a very kind camp guide “lent” us some beer to tide us over.

Overall my friend expectations were smashed and I have done nothing about think of the trip I have just had. Even though I was broken from fishing so much! We certainly made the most of the 24 hour daylight! And we simply fished from morning to evening and they back out after dinner for several hours before heading back to camp for a couple of hours! So, exhausted but very happy fishermen!! Will definitely be back.

Thank you Sportquest

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Sean

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"A good trip thank you. Fishing was not as good as some other trips I've been on but I appreciate that can vary from week to week/ year to year. Accommodation was very good, spacious, well equipped, clean and tidy. Other facilities on site were excellent with good friendly staff available any time.
Sportquest staff were very good, quick to respond to queries, available when required on the phone and generally helpful at all times. Thanks (esp) to Laura and Paul for clear and prompt communications and advice.
All travel arrangements worked very well with no problems at all. "

Alistair

Accommodation

Saltstraumen Brygge is located in an ideal location to take advantage of the fantastic sea fishing in Norway that is on offer. Each Cabin built using quality equipment-making for an enjoyable stay and one that should be relaxing while taking advantage of the Bodø area of Norway.

What Are The Cabins Like In Bodø?

At saltstraumen fishing, we have numerous cabins catering for pretty much any size of the group. We have eight-person places right down to two-person houses, and each one is of an excellent standard.

Each Cabin is only 20 metres from where the boats moored, making it a great location if you don’t like walking. You will also notice that it is only 200 metres from one of the wild wonders of Europe, and that’s the Saltstraumen located right in front of the cabins. All the Cabins are bright and pleasant. Just outside each Cabin, you will find some excellent facilities, including a BBQ area, seating, tables and a shelter that overlooks the Saltstraumen area.

What Is In The Self Catering Cabins at Bodø?

The standard four-person cabins have two bedrooms with two beds in each room. The beds come with fresh, clean linen each week. You will find an oven, grill and hob in the spacious kitchen area—enough cutlery for four persons and lots of other equipment, including pots and pans. In the living room, there are widescreen TV with many channels and a comfortable sofa area. Each of our Cabins come with Free WIFI for you you to keep up to date with the news or share all your lovely fish pictures. Each Cabin comes complete with a roomy shower and a fully equipped bathroom perfect for a group of 4 people. Each Cabin will come with fresh towels enough for the size of the group staying there.

Where Can We Eat In Bodø?

Like many other Norway Sea Fishing holidays, it’s on a self-catering board. In each Cabin, there are cooking facilities similar to those you have at home. There are local shops and supermarkets so that you are able to purchase all of your weekly food items. There are also restaurants nearby, please note if you’d like to go out for dinner you will need to book a taxi.

One of the most Fish Rich Places in Norway

The Saltstraumen fishing around Bodo in northern Norway offers the travelling anglers a vast amount of different fishing areas from fish-filled sheltered fjords to the Norwegian Sea’s open ocean. You will always find a great fishing opportunity around every corner.

Saltstraumen is called one of the Wild Wonders of Europe and is world-famous for its whirlpool, one of the world’s strongest at an average speed of 10-12 knots. Saltstraumen’s depth is about 30 meters in the strait. Saltstraumen goes strongly around the full moon and new moon, often 2 to 3 days after that. During the primary tourist season, this world-famous attraction sees that around 200,000 people visit Saltstraumen, making the area one of northern Norway’s most visited attractions.

The number of different fishing areas in Saltstraumen will keep the keenest anglers busy and around each corner, you will find huge potential. Some of the best fishing areas are just a few minutes from the cabins and offers fishing for very large Cod, Coalfish and Halibut.

The famous area of Saltstraumen

Saltstraumen fishing and Saltenfjord are very famous sea fishing areas in Norway for both inshore and offshore fishing. The massive attraction to these areas is that they are not reliant on the weather; regardless of wind and conditions, you will always find somewhere to fish. When fishing around Bodo, the surrounding landscape’s unique makeup gives the saltwater angler a vast array of features and structures to target.

The Saltstraumen fishing area around Bodo isn’t famous for one specific species. Still, it is known for being a great mixed species destination due to the unique inshore and offshore fishing. So if you are a confident boat angler, then head off to the deeper waters located a short drive from the marina where you could be targeting cod well over 50lb, or try some shallow banks which hold massive shoals of the super hard fighting Coalfish. If you are mainly looking for Halibut, then there are so many different bays to try and shallow banks that cry out for a slowly drifted dead bait perfectly placed, ready for one of these enormous Halibut to grab.

*Please note that, by Norwegian law, you’re not allowed to intentionally target and catch Halibut until the 20th of April each year.

Fishing Around Bodo

Once you leave the marina, you will instantly see why this area is excellent for Halibut fishing due to the shallow grounds and many different islands. Then these landscapes give way to the rich open ocean, which is a true anglers dream and is where you will find substantial Norwegian Cod stocks and busting shoals of Coalfish as they hunt down their daily baitfish. As you progress out into the deeper waters, you just never know what will take your rigs. From huge Redfish to deep-water skate and the very odd Ratfish.

All the sea fishing around Bodo needs to be carefully protected, so please abide by the Norwegian fishery rules of what you can and cannot take. Remember, there are size limits on all fish, and more importantly, there are weight limits on what you can take home. Please practise Catch and Release where possible to continue to offer this fantastic fishing for generations to come.

All of your self-drive boat fishing will be by drifting areas that look like fish-holding areas. We have hundreds of pre-programmed known fishing marks, so if the known areas are not producing, try to locate new spots as you may well be pleasantly surprised with your results.

Self Drive Boats At Saltstraumen

Saltstraumen Brygge fishing for many years has been increasing its capacity to cope with the growing demand for excellent sea fishing holidays where everything is taken care of. We have access to 36 boats in total, we have 13 x 19ft Kværno boats and 23 x 20ft Gemi boats and all the boats come fitted with very reliable 80hp Honda 4-stroke engines, which are perfect for this sized boats. Each boat comes equipped with a Garmin Plotter and sounder, a rod holder capable of holding 10 rods, and a 73liter petrol tank.

On this holiday, you will be driving the boat yourself, even though there are staff around the resort, you will need to drive the boats yourselves. When you arrive, you will be shown around by the fishing manager, who will direct you to your boat and explain fuel and other helpful information. This is your chance to speak with them to find out where it has been fishing well. They will always be on hand during your stay, so don’t be afraid to ask them for help if you need it. The staff at Saltstraumen Brygge are there to make sure you have the best time and always go above and beyond to help you have the best time; nothing is too much trouble for them.

Do I need Experience

Some boat handling experience would be an advantage. However, it is not necessary. The boats are very easy to use, and you will get a little introduction when you arrive. The primary fishing skills required, some boat fishing knowledge will help you catch more fish, but not necessary as there are many YouTube videos on the Sportquest Holidays YouTube Channel that will help with advice.

Beginners to experienced anglers will be welcome at this destination. The owners will make you feel very welcome as soon as you arrive. Having a little boating knowledge will help you more, but it is not necessary.

What Other Activities Are There To Do in Bodø?

Bodø & Salten is a paradise for nature and outdoor recreation enthusiasts. You can climb high mountains, hike in scenic national parks and go kayaking in azure blue seas. The region is also a perfect destination for culture enthusiasts, food lovers and thrill-seekers. Given the wide range of activities, attractions and places of interest, the Salten region has something for everyone – young and old, families, groups of friends and couples.

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Reviews

David

We had a fantastic week in Saltstraumen, on my boat we landed 2 Halibut over 100cm as well as a whole host of smaller ones. The mixed Cod and Coalfish fishing was brilliant too. We're already looking for some new dates to go back next year!

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Ronald

The mixed fishing on offer was simply amazing, it matched the stunning scenery and comfortable cabins. During our week we landed good numbers of fish every day, including Cod, Halibut and Coalfish. Saltstraumen gets a massive thumbs up from me.

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Lee

Saltstraumen... what a place! The fishing was absolutely fantastic! Me and my group had a great week and landed loads of fish with an absolute mixture of species, from Cod, Coalfish, Halibut, Wolffish and Plaice.

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Lewis

Spent a week in saltstraummen, from the minutes we arrived we could see it was a special, will world class fishing 30 seconds from the accommodation its hard not to stay out late into the day.

The scenery and wildlife was special, within 10 minutes of fishing on our first day we had eagles overhead and fishing in the fjords was really special.
The fishing didnt disappoint, cod, coalfish, halibut, ling, and plenty of them!

We will defined be going back!!

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Richard

Been looking at a trip to Norway for last few years
Finally managed to get there this year as part of my 50th birthday celebrations,wish I’d of gone sooner,
Fantastic experience and the scenery is breathtaking,plenty of fish everyday and kept us busy,no real monsters,the biggest been a 22lb cod
Only downside was the walk to the supermarket and
The strange alcohol laws so I’d recommend taking some and if possible hiring a car
Thanks sportsquest team 👍

Response from Sportquest Holidays

Hi Richard, thanks for taking the time to send us your feedback its extremely important to us so that we know that everyone involved are doing their job.

Hopefully you may not leave it as long for your next visit!!!! And yes it is a huge walk across that bridge. I dont know if you knew, but Kurt will take you round there for a small fee...... a little late now I know, but for next time

Tight lines and speak soon, Paul

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Sean

Thank you Sportquest for making my trip to Saltstraumen an absolute dream. From the initial enquiry to Sportquest to the end of the holiday. They were very helpful. The information on the website to the videos on YouTube really do paint the picture of what to expect, and I must say that my expectations were smashed.

The fishing was great and we had a good mix of species. They aren’t monsters but there are plenty of them and will give you a great fight. Although saying that we did land some big hard fighting coal fish. My advice to anyone going out is to do some research and find out what areas fish well on certain tides. It took us a few days of exploring and asking the camp manager before we started to dial in on where the good fishing was to be had.

We hired rods for the trip, but if I was to change anything, I would book a rod tube on to the plane and take my own gear. The rods supplied were a bit stiff (30-50) so you lost a bit of the fight. The camp was happy to exchange my rod for a 20-30 and that was a much better rod to use. I would recommend that anyone travelling with their own equipment take a light spinning rod for the small coal fish while you wait for the right tides to target the big fish. They are great sport on light gear, plus a small coal fish is a great bait for halibut.

The accommodation was really tidy and modern. Comfortable twin rooms and a large communal area with plenty of seating, plus a deck to sit on and sort tackle and plan the next trip out. Most importantly the shower was decent and had decent pressure and enough hot water for 4 people to take a shower one after the other.

The area we stayed in was stunning and Saltstraumen is a very pretty area packed with wildlife. White tailed eagle’s often visited the boat hoping for an opportunity easy meal and dolphins were seen daily. We were very lucky one evening to have a Minke whale circle the boat for around 20 minutes, which was incredible. The Maelstrom it’s self is a sight to behold and I can see why people travel from across the world to see it.
The local shop is a 20 minute walk away, and we were even fortunate to spot a Moose on the way home one evening. It was just another thing that added up to making it a special holiday.

One of the things I thought about before I went was the food prices in Norway, which I know can put people off. But I must say that I found it to be ok. Yes it is a bit more expensive than UK prices, but my advice would be to avoid well know brands and make your selection carefully. The local store in Saltstraumen has its own brand of value item products, which are miles cheaper than branded goods. Beer is not too bad in price as long as you stick to Norwegian brands and that it is below 5%. Note that in Norway you cannot purchase alcohol between 8pm on a Saturday until 8am on a Monday! We found that out when we were there, but a very kind camp guide “lent” us some beer to tide us over.

Overall my friend expectations were smashed and I have done nothing about think of the trip I have just had. Even though I was broken from fishing so much! We certainly made the most of the 24 hour daylight! And we simply fished from morning to evening and they back out after dinner for several hours before heading back to camp for a couple of hours! So, exhausted but very happy fishermen!! Will definitely be back.

Thank you Sportquest

Response from Sportquest Holidays

Hello Sean, wow now that is a feedback. Thank you so much, real information like this is 100% what we like to see. This is going to be a huge help for future anglers looking for their next adventure.

Tight lines, Paul

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Alistair

A good trip thank you. Fishing was not as good as some other trips I've been on but I appreciate that can vary from week to week/ year to year. Accommodation was very good, spacious, well equipped, clean and tidy. Other facilities on site were excellent with good friendly staff available any time.
Sportquest staff were very good, quick to respond to queries, available when required on the phone and generally helpful at all times. Thanks (esp) to Laura and Paul for clear and prompt communications and advice.
All travel arrangements worked very well with no problems at all.

Response from Sportquest Holidays

Thank you for your feedback. Great to hear you had a good time.

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Mortimer and whitehouse gone fishing Norway Christmas special

Mortimer And Whitehouse Norway Christmas Special

We were exceptionally proud to be involved with the Mortimer and Whitehouse Gone Fishing Christmas Special to Norway in 2022. Being the first time the programme had ventured outside the UK, it took a tremendous amount of work to produce the itinerary and cater for the thirteen-strong production team, but it was a fantastic couple of weeks away. If you enjoyed the programme, here is more information on Paul and Bob's trip and the itinerary it followed.

Aa-gård Lavangen Norway

Aa-gård fishing camp is situated in Lavangen, in Troms og Finnmark county, in northern Norway. Thanks to the protection from the surrounding mountains and topography, the destination is almost one hundred percent' weatherproof' - whatever the weather, it's possible to fish nearly every day of the year.

Mikkelvik Brygge Norway

Mikkelvik Brygge is protected by the large islands of Rebbenesøya and its smaller neighbour Hersoya. As a result, the coastal waters close to the camp are generally calm, whatever the weather and very few fishing days get lost throughout the season. It's famed for its Skrei Cod fishing, as well as its fantastic Halibut and Plaice fishing.

Seiland House Rognsund Norway

Rognsund, located in Rognsundet in the southwestern part of Seiland, is Norway's eighth most significant island and the second-largest in Finnmark, behind only Sørøya. A beautiful island destination, the sheltered waters are home to abundant numbers of Cod, Halibut, Wolffish, Ling, Redfish, and some of the very best fishing spots get found within a stone's throw of the camp.

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Saltstraumen Brygge sits near Bodø in northern Norway, just a short distance from the world-famous Saltstraumen strait — home to one of the strongest tidal currents on Earth. This area is renowned for its dramatic whirlpools and incredibly rich fishing grounds, offering access to both sheltered fjords and the open Norwegian Sea.
Saltstraumen’s tidal current reaches speeds of 10–12 knots, creating spectacular whirlpools that draw thousands of visitors each year. The phenomenon not only makes for breathtaking scenery but also enriches the local marine ecosystem, producing some of Norway’s most fish-filled waters.
Fishing around Saltstraumen offers an exciting mix of species, including Halibut, Cod, Coalfish, Wolffish, Plaice, and Redfish. Cod over 50lb are landed regularly, monster Halibut, and large Coalfish patrol the shallow banks, providing thrilling sport for all skill levels.
Unlike many coastal areas, Saltstraumen Brygge provides fishing opportunities in almost any weather. The fjords, islands, and nearby offshore banks create natural shelter, meaning anglers can fish productively throughout the season even when wind or swell may limit other regions.
Guests fish from a fleet of 36 self-drive boats, including 19ft Kværnø and 20ft Gemi models, all powered by reliable 80hp Honda 4-stroke engines. Each comes equipped with a Garmin chart plotter, sounder, and rod holders, ensuring safe and efficient fishing in both fjord and open-sea conditions.
While some boat-handling experience is helpful, it’s not essential. On arrival, staff provide a thorough introduction covering boat safety and local fishing marks. Beginners and experienced anglers alike are welcome, and assistance is always available from the friendly Saltstraumen team.
The cabins at Saltstraumen Brygge are modern, bright, and comfortable — located just 20 metres from the boats and overlooking the Saltstraumen strait. Each features fully equipped kitchens, bathrooms with showers, free Wi-Fi, and outdoor BBQ areas with seating and sea views.
This holiday is self-catering, with well-equipped kitchens in every cabin. A supermarket is nearby for weekly supplies, and those wishing to eat out can visit the local Bodø restaurants, just a short taxi ride away.
The fishing season runs from March to October, with Skrei Cod peaking in early spring and Halibut and Coalfish most active from July to September. Summer and autumn offer the widest range of species and the most stable weather conditions.
Beyond fishing, Bodø and the Salten region offer endless outdoor adventures — from mountain hiking, kayaking, and wildlife watching to exploring local culture and cuisine. It’s a stunning area for both anglers and non-angling companions looking to experience Norway’s natural beauty.
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