Skrei Cod at Sørøya delivers one of the most powerful saltwater experiences in Europe. Each spring, vast shoals of migratory giants surge in from the Barents Sea to spawn, creating a fishery defined by scale and intensity. These Cod hit with ferocity, carry immense weight, and test tackle to breaking point. Shoals rise from the seabed to the surface, filling the sonar, and every year fish over 80lb are landed. This is a destination where personal bests fall and records are always within reach.
The method is simple yet demanding. Drift large shads, drop to the bottom, and brace for the take. The strike is blunt, the rod pounds, and the fight that follows is deep and unrelenting. The famous “Cod Nod” is unmistakable, a vibration that signals another heavyweight is locked on. With the short season timed to perfection, this trip ensures you are on the water when the migration peaks.
Fishing is from Kaasbøll 660 self-drive boats, stable and fully equipped for northern waters. Guests may also upgrade to the Apex Guide Boat, a fast, spacious vessel loaded with electronics and skippered by a seasoned professional.
Accommodation is in deluxe fjord-front apartments just metres from the dock. Each includes modern bedrooms, private bathrooms, glass-fronted lounges, saunas, and balconies overlooking the water. Guests can self-cater, dine in the on-site restaurant, or opt for full board with hearty Norwegian meals.
Sørøya is for anglers who like raw power, numbers, and comfort. Secure your holiday and fish Europe’s premier Skrei Cod destination at its peak.
The season runs from February to April.
Season: February to April
Peak: March
Weight: 15lb to 103lb
Average Weight: 40lb
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 Tromso
Depart Oslo - Arrive Tromso
Depart: Oslo Airport, Gardermoen
Arrive: Tromsø Airport, Langnes
Depart Tromso - Arrive Hasvik
Depart Tromso - Arrive Hasvik
Depart: Tromsø Airport, Langnes
Arrive: Hasvik Airport
Transfer from Hasvik Airport to Big Fish Adventure
Transfer from Hasvik Airport to Big Fish Adventure
Once you’ve collected your luggage, make your way outside the terminal where a representative from our partners will be waiting to transfer you to the camp.
After checking in, you’ll be free to unpack and prepare your fishing tackle for your first day on the water. If you’ve arranged to hire any equipment, this can be organised upon arrival, time permitting.
BFA Deluxe Apartments
Overnight Accommodation
BFA Deluxe Apartments in a Twin Room on a Self Catering basis
Fishing
Fishing
During your first two fishing days, after your briefing with the guides, you will be free to explore the waters off the coastline of the famous island of Soroya. This fantastic sea fishing destination is well-known for its fantastic mixed fishing for Cod, Coalfish, Plaice and Halibut – with the latter growing to some incredible sizes of over 2m.
Since you have your own boat, there is no time limit on how much or how little you can fish. Additionally, at certain times of the year, daylight remains uninterrupted for 24 hours, meaning you can fish around the clock if you wish.
BFA Deluxe Apartments
Overnight Accommodation
BFA Deluxe Apartments in a Twin Room on a Self Catering basis
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. There are numerous areas around Sørøya, ranging from close-in excellent Halibut marks to unexplored regions of the open ocean.
If, for any reason, you’re struggling to find the fish or the fishing marks, speak to one of the Big Fish Adventure team, as someone on-site may be able to point you in the right direction and offer some advice.
BFA Deluxe Apartments
Overnight Accommodation
BFA Deluxe Apartments in a Twin Room on a Self Catering basis
Fishing
Fishing
On your last two fishing days and throughout your fishing week, you will wet a line from one of the camp’s Kaasbøll 660 aluminium boats. These vessels are spacious and very stable in rougher conditions. Yamaha F150 engines power them and come equipped with various electronics, including Garmin echoMAP 92s and the GT51-M transducer. With this rig, it’s possible to use regular sonar and both Downview and Sideview. The transducers also enable fishing down to depths of 300-400 meters.
Additionally, the boats feature Zipwake, a dynamic trim-control system that automatically calculates the boat’s weight shift and compensates for it accordingly. In practice, this means that the boat will remain correctly angled while driving, making the V-bottom work optimally.
Please note: There is a range of boats available, from the standard Kværnø 19ft models to the camp’s all-singing, all-dancing Apex Guide Boat. If you need help picking the perfect vessel, just ask a member of our team.
BFA Deluxe Apartments
Overnight Accommodation
BFA Deluxe Apartments in a Twin Room on a Self Catering basis
Transfer from Big Fish Adventure to Hasvik Airport
Transfer from Big Fish Adventure to Hasvik Airport
On departure day, once you have packed your bags, you will be transferred the short drive back to the airport, ready to start your journey home.
Depart Hasvik - Arrive Tromso
Depart Hasvik - Arrive Tromso
Depart: Hasvik Airport
Arrive: Tromsø Airport, Langnes
Depart Tromso - Arrive Oslo
Depart Tromso - Arrive Oslo
Depart: Tromsø Airport, Langnes
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.
Prices are shown per person and are based on twin rooms and four anglers per guide and per guide 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.
| From | To | Days | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/02/2027 | 26/02/2027 | 9 | £2,466 | Enquire |
| 25/02/2027 | 05/03/2027 | 9 | £2,466 | Enquire |
| 04/03/2027 | 12/03/2027 | 9 | £2,516 | Enquire |
| 11/03/2027 | 19/03/2027 | 9 | £2,516 | Enquire |
| 18/03/2027 | 26/03/2027 | 9 | £2,516 | Enquire |
| 25/03/2027 | 02/04/2027 | 9 | £2,516 | Enquire |
| 01/04/2027 | 09/04/2027 | 9 | £2,516 | Enquire |
| 08/04/2027 | 16/04/2027 | 9 | £2,516 | Enquire |
| 15/04/2027 | 23/04/2027 | 9 | £2,516 | Enquire |
| 22/04/2027 | 30/04/2027 | 9 | £2,516 | Enquire |
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"The hotel was a great option. Food, drink hospitality first class. Armed the proprietor would love to see somebody from Sportquest. He is very proud of his operation and would love more english.
New housing, dock and boats represent large investment. We all took far too much equipment, its all there at UK prices. The fishing was made difficult by the weather."
"It was the best sea fishing I've ever experienced and the Cod were the biggest I've ever seen. The weather kept us in for a couple of days, but the days we could get out more than made up for it. I landed numerous Cod over 30, 40 and 50lb! By the end of the week, we were unhooking 20lb fish by the side of the boat... absolute madness and crazy fishing! "
"I'd heard lots about Soroya and lots about the Skrei Cod fishing, but I still wasn't sure what to expect and I don't think anything could have prepared me for what I experienced. The Cod fishing was simply insane, some of the shoals on the fishfinder spanned from the bottom to a few feet below the surface and on our boat, we landed Cod to over 60lb! "
"Inspired by some of the Skrei Cod fishing reports and pictures we'd seen online, we booked this trip with the hope of getting amongst some giants for ourselves and we most certainly did. Having caught Cod in the UK to just into double figures, nothing can compare you for the sight of a fish over 5 times bigger than that! Thanks Sportquest and thank you BFA - we will be back. "
The accommodation for this trip is the camp’s deluxe apartments, undoubtedly some of the finest you will find in Norway. Each house features two floors with 86 square meters and six beds distributed over three bedrooms. On the first floor, you have two bedrooms, a bathroom with a sauna and a washing and drying room. The first floor also has a terrace to sit and enjoy the stunning views.
Upstairs, there’s an open kitchen and living room with full glass frontage, offering a jaw-dropping view across the fjord. There’s also a large balcony, the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee. The kitchen has a cooker, dishwasher, fridge with a small freezer, coffee machine, microwave, etc. There is also a bathroom and a bedroom on the second floor.
One fantastic feature of these accommodations is that they are just metres from the boats.
The cabins are solely self-catering, meaning that you will be cooking your food whilst enjoying your stay. If you need any extra food or supplies, there is a local supermarket. If you didn’t want to cook every night and fancied eating out, the camp also has a hotel with a restaurant a short walk away and it’s also possible to arrange a full board package.
In conjunction with our partners, Big Fish Adventure, we’re excited to bring you our Skrei Cod fishing package to the world-famous island of Soroya. Exclusive to Sportquest Holidays, this trip offers travelling anglers the chance to fish the fish-rich waters of Northern Norway for the biggest Cod in the world.
For those who don’t know, the island of Soroya, where our camp is based, is the most famous Skrei Cod fishing location in Europe and produces more Cod over 60lb each year than anywhere in the world. In fact, in 2013, a German angler smashed the 44-year-old world record for an enormous specimen weighing over 103lb. Throughout the years, our previous trips to the island have rewarded hundreds of anglers with new PBs and produced fish to a whopping 93lb, and it surely won’t be long before one of our customers returns home with a new world record. The question is, could it be you?
Our exclusive Skrei Cod fishing trips to Soroya only run for a short window during the early part of the season, so availability is limited. If you’d like to book a trip, contact us today. If you’d like to learn more about the incredible fishing opportunities on this famous island, head to our YouTube channel.
The island of Soroya, situated in northern Norway just a few miles from the mainland, is the fourth-largest island in the country and one of the world’s most famous Cod fishing hotspots. Its extreme northern location is just a stone’s throw from the migratory routes of millions upon millions of Skrei Cod, and the destination attracts anglers from all around the globe.
For those who don’t know, the name ‘Skrei’ literally means ‘to migrate’, precisely what millions of Cod do every season: journey from the Barents Sea back to their spawning grounds. The Skrei fish at our destination grow to some incredible sizes, and fish of over 50lb and 60lb are not unusual. Every season, fish to epic proportions of over 70lb and even 80lb get landed by travelling rods. So if you’ve always dreamt of breaking your Cod PB, Soroya is your destination.
The vast shoals of Skrei fish aren’t fussy and can get caught on a manner of different tactics; however, the best, most effective way is drift fishing with large shads. If it’s the very biggest fish you’re looking for, a shad fished right on top of the shoal will often produce the largest specimens. Even though the Cod aren’t known for their explosive fighting qualities, you’ll certainly know when you’ve hooked one, and the famous ‘Cod Nod’ from a hooked fish is something that all sea anglers can recognise.
The primary season for catching Skrei Cod in Soroya is March and April, when the most extensive run of migratory fish are present and can get targeted just a short steam from the camp. The shoals can be unbelievable at this time of year and will be like nothing you’ve witnessed. It’s not unusual to find shoals of fish stretching from the sea bed to just a metre below the surface, and they’ve even been seen clearing the water like Marlin. It truly is a spectacle that every keen sea angler needs to witness.
Due to the time of year and location of Soroya, a small island in the open ocean, the waters can be very rough at times, so anglers visiting should be aware it can be common to lose a day or two of fishing to bad weather. The on-site guides will be able to advise on the weather conditions and sea state and will ultimately deem if it’s safe to fish and in what areas. It may not be for the giant Skrei Cod, but there’s always something to target.* People’s safety always takes precedence over catching fish.
If you’re fishing for the Skrei Cod in Soroya and would like to learn more, we have a dedicated blog available here: Preparing For Skrei Cod Fishing.
If you’ve always dreamt of fishing on the famous island of Soroya in northern Noway, as well as our Skrei Cod weeks, we also offer two others. One is our standard trip, and the other is an all-inclusive VIP Package, the ultimate trip for those looking for the very best. You can see more details about each of them by clicking the links below:
Soroya Big Fish Adventure Norway
Luxury All-Inclusive Sea Fishing Norway
*Please note that, by Norwegian law, you’re not allowed to intentionally target and catch Halibut until the 20th of April each year.
As this is our Skrei Cod fishing package, we use the camp’s slightly larger boat, the Kaasbøll 660 Fisker.*
The Kaasbøll 660 is a powerful aluminium boat that is fantastic for fishing. It is spacious and very stable in rougher conditions. Thanks to its slight V-hull and relatively flat Kiel, it can be highly effective in bigger waves when driven correctly. They are powered by Yamaha F150 engines and come equipped with various electronics, including Garmin echoMAP 92s and the GT51-M transducer. With this rig, it’s possible to use regular sonar and both Downview and Sideview. The transducers also allow fishing down to 300-400 meters.
In addition, the boats feature Zipwake, a dynamic trim-control system that automatically calculates the boat’s weight shift and compensates for it. In practice, this means that the boat will remain correctly angled while driving, making the V-bottom work optimally. In addition, the system has an excellent and reliable automatic mode, so you don’t have to trim it manually.
*Please note that a range of boats are available, from the standard Kværnø 19 FT models to the camps’ all-singing, all-dancing Apex Guide Boat. If you need help picking the perfect boat for you, you can read our blog: Sea Fishing In Soroya – Picking The Perfect Boat For Your Holiday.
The hotel was a great option. Food, drink hospitality first class. Armed the proprietor would love to see somebody from Sportquest. He is very proud of his operation and would love more english.
New housing, dock and boats represent large investment. We all took far too much equipment, its all there at UK prices. The fishing was made difficult by the weather.
Hello Stephen, so glad you liked the set up. The guys over there have made huge investments and by the sounds of it, it shows. I would love to go over there right now but a little too busy, it will have to wait until March 2020 when I am running a hosted trip after the Cod.
All the best
Paul
It was the best sea fishing I've ever experienced and the Cod were the biggest I've ever seen. The weather kept us in for a couple of days, but the days we could get out more than made up for it. I landed numerous Cod over 30, 40 and 50lb! By the end of the week, we were unhooking 20lb fish by the side of the boat... absolute madness and crazy fishing!
I'd heard lots about Soroya and lots about the Skrei Cod fishing, but I still wasn't sure what to expect and I don't think anything could have prepared me for what I experienced. The Cod fishing was simply insane, some of the shoals on the fishfinder spanned from the bottom to a few feet below the surface and on our boat, we landed Cod to over 60lb!
Inspired by some of the Skrei Cod fishing reports and pictures we'd seen online, we booked this trip with the hope of getting amongst some giants for ourselves and we most certainly did. Having caught Cod in the UK to just into double figures, nothing can compare you for the sight of a fish over 5 times bigger than that! Thanks Sportquest and thank you BFA - we will be back.
Hi Marcus,
Great to speak with you on the phone, so glad you had a great trip and congratulations on the new PB.
Cheers Paul
Everybody in the sea fishing community has heard of the island of Sørøya in northern Norway, primarily famed for its incredible Skrei Cod fishing, for some of the most significant specimens on the planet, including the current world record. However, through the years, it has developed into a true ‘all-year-round’ destination, allowing anglers to enjoy some incredible mixed fishing.
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.
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