Our guided boat fishing trips to Vesterålen in Norway offer incredible mixed fishing opportunities, allowing you to target and catch monster Halibut, Cod, Ling and Coalfish and an array of other species, like Plaice, Wolffish and Redfish. Being a Sportquest exclusive guided trip means you don’t have to worry about driving the boat or finding the fish, as the Nordic Sea Angling guide is on hand, leaving you to concentrate purely on the excellent fishing on offer.
When you book one of our guided weeks with a guide, you benefit hugely from all their years of experience, as many have been fishing in and around the Norwegian waters for many years. All are also fully qualified with all the latest Norwegian guiding certificates and qualifications. There’ll be on hand to advise about the best tackle and tactics to use for the species you want to target and know precisely what marks to fish during each stage of the tide. They allow you to truly maximise your fishing week.
Our guided week gets based on four anglers and a guide, fishing from the camp guide boat – the guide boats are larger in size and feature all the latest safety equipment and recommendations. These trips are ideal for solo travellers, pairs of friends, and groups and are popular amongst first-timers visiting the country. They also provide a great learning experience for those who want to return on a self-drive holiday.
Vesterålen in Norway, is located on the Eidsfjorden, which is a long deep fjord with depths as deep as 200 metres, and features an array of plateaus, peaks and structures that will hold big Cod and Coalfish all year round. The area has also been excellent for the Redfish, a famous quarry amongst anglers due to their superb eating qualities and huge specimen Ling, which can grow to over 5ft in length and weigh over 50lb.
Closer to the land and on the sides of this fjord, you will find some tremendous sandy plateaus, offering fantastic Halibut fishing and the chance to catch some Plaice and Dabs. These popular flatfish grow to specimen proportions, and Plaice over 2kg and Dabs pushing nearly 1kg are not uncommon.
If you continue a short distance to the west or southwest, you will find yourself in the open ocean, where there are many more peaks, channels and plateaus. The population of big Cod, Coalfish and Halibut are plentiful in this area, and you can enjoy a fantastic day’s sport. The fishing area stretches to Hovden, a lighthouse on the northwest side of Vesterålen, about 25 minutes from the camp.
It’s not just the great fishing in this area that has caught our attention; it’s the accommodation on offer. It is of a very high standard for Norway, and we have made sure that the cabins are complete with many modern amenities to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
We always ensure our guided trips are based around the peak weeks of the year to ensure we offer anglers the best chance to catch their dream fish. Early summer is the preferred time for this guided trip, providing excellent opportunities for Cod, Coalfish, Halibut and Ling.
The main fishing ground for the huge Cod and Ling is known locally as ‘Jurassic Park’ and is around 1hr 30minutes from the cabins. Yes, it sounds far, but you will soon forget the drive as the fishing at this location is unreal, and a 50lb Cod is not uncommon. In this area, you will target the huge Ling, and once you have done battle with one of these monsters that range around the 30lb mark, you will want a rest. Halibut can also be caught in this area and grow to epic proportions, as they rarely receive any fishing pressure. The fishing methods for the Halibut can be using either trolled dead baits or jig fishing from the boats.
Another massive bonus about fishing in Norway at Vesteralen is that there isn’t just open ocean fishing but an array of bays and fjords with enormous potential for big fish. So, if you don’t fancy fishing the open ocean, or the weather could be a lot better, your guide will recommend some sheltered alternatives where there is a good chance of getting some action. Whilst many anglers fish in these areas for Halibut, Plaice fishing is also very underrated. Around each corner are potential fishing areas of a sandy bottom with very little flow, perfect spots for some Plaice and Dab to be lurking.
Our guided trip to Vesteralan utilises the camps guide boat, which is still an Arronet aluminium model but is larger than the standard fishing vessels. These boats are famed for their excellent handling and safety at sea. They are very sturdy even in rough conditions and deal with heavy seas. Your guide will drive the boat for you, leaving you to fish and enjoy your time in Norway.
The guide boat is a 25ft Arronet aluminium model and comes fitted with 200hp Suzuki 4 Stroke engines, one of the most fuel-efficient engines money can buy, plus all the relevant safety equipment. The boats’ electronics are also of high standard, with extensive displays on the fish finders and chart plotters. These boats are kept to a very high standard well maintained regularly.
With this being a fully guided boat fishing trip, you will have the luxury of having a Nordic Sea Angling guide with you at all times, meaning you will have the very best help with anything you need. Your guide will drive the boat, find the fish, provide tackle tips and tactics and take pictures; all you have to do is enjoy the fantastic fishing on offer!
At Vesteralen, at least two resident guides are on-site, one at the camp during the day while the other guides the boats. These guides will be on hand to answer any questions you may have and offer fishing and fishing tackle advice.
We prefer fishing around June and July at this location as it offers the best chance to catch the most species. In June and July, average temperatures are around 15 degrees and sometimes reach 20 degrees. We still advise hiring a flotation suit, as when you are motoring around, it can often feel colder than it is. As with most of our fishing destinations in Norway, we recommend layering up, as it’s better to be warm and be able to remove layers, as opposed to being cold, as this will affect your fishing ability.
PLEASE NOTE our guided trip to Vesteralen utilises the Nordlandscabin with three bedrooms. However, we have listed all the accommodations below for those interested in one of our standard packages, where you can pick the house to suit your needs and group size. The corresponding pictures are of the Nordlandscabin with three bedrooms, while the other accommodation images can be found in the gallery.
The accommodation at Vesteralen is new for 2024 and now offers an array of lodges suitable for all different group sizes and the needs of each. All the cabins have TV, free WIFI, bed linen, towels and final cleaning gets included. There is also a hotel offering single and double rooms with private bathrooms. There is no kitchen for cooking, so dining at the restaurant is required.
The restaurant is located in the hotel building and serves an array of tasty meals; it’s ideal for those anglers who want to avoid cooking and prefer full catering. At the restaurant, it’s also possible to order lunch packages if wanted. An excellent new 2024 offer is that breakfast is now included for all guests!
Other features at the camp include an onsite car that can be borrowed at any time for trips to the shop, filleting tables, a freezer room and a drying room, and an onsite tackle shop to buy or rent tackle.
The cabins are as follows:
These luxury cabins are suitable for groups of up to four people. They feature three bedrooms with two single beds in each. They are ideal for four instead of six, allowing for more space in the living room and the fully equipped kitchen. The cabin has two bathrooms with a shower, a couch and a dining table, and an outside wooden porch with a sea view.
These luxury cabins are suitable for groups of up to six people. They feature three bedrooms with two single beds in each. The house is very spacious and finished to a very high standard. It features two bathrooms with a shower and a fully equipped kitchen. The cabin also has a private sauna, which can be lovely after an action-packed day on the water.
These cabins are used in our Vesteralen guided trips and are larger in size and suitable for four to eight people. They feature three bedrooms with single beds in each. The house is more spacious than the Seacabins and offers two bathrooms with showers, two couches, a fully equipped kitchen, a dishwasher, and a dining table. Outside is a wooden porch with a view over the sea, mountains and boats.
These are the largest of cabins and are suitable for four to eight people. They feature four bedrooms, two rooms with three single beds and two with doubles. The house is more spacious than the Seacabins and offers two bathrooms with showers, two couches, a fully equipped kitchen, a dishwasher, and a dining table. Outside is a wooden porch with a view over the sea, mountains and boats. The cabin also has a private sauna, which can be lovely after an action-packed day on the water.
Although the fishing days are fixed, the below itinerary is still flexible should you require additional free days to explore at the beginning or end of your holiday; we can tailor this itinerary to suit you personally. Feel free to talk to our travel consultants who can explain all options available.
Depart Any international Airport (See Details)
Arrive Oslo Depart Oslo
Arrive Bodo Depart Bodo
Arrive Stokmarknes
Once you have arrived at Stokmarknes and collected your bags, you will make your way out of the terminal building where a Nordic Sea Angling representative will then transfer you to your accommodation. Once you have arrived at the camp, you will be shown your cabins and then a brief talk about the camp and the boats. You are then free to relax and unpack.
Overnight accommodation: Nordlands Cabin (Twin rooms) B/B
Your Guide will be there to help you tie rigs, set up rods and also help with taking photographs. Each day fishing, your Guide will check to see what everyone’s targets are and help you tick off your desired species. The Nordic Sea Angling Guides have a vast knowledge of fishing in Norway and will be on hand to help you. As this is an excellent mixed fishery, each day, the target of fish will be chosen, and new fishing areas will be discussed. If you have a preferred target, please make sure your guide knows.
Overnight accommodation: Nordlands Cabin (Twin rooms) B/B
This guided trip has been put together to help single anglers or small groups travel to these parts of the world. You will be fishing with like-minded anglers and is an excellent way of meeting other travellers in the same situation as yourself. At the end of each day, your Guide will visit you to make sure that you are getting the most out of your holiday.
Overnight accommodation: Nordlands Cabin (Twin rooms) B/B
In the morning, you will be transferred back to Stokmarknes in time to catch your return flights.
Depart Stokmarknes
Arrive Bodo Depart Bodo
Arrive Oslo Depart Oslo
Arrive UK
The season runs from April to September.
Season: May to September
Peak: July
Weight: 15lb to 300lb
Average Weight: 60lb
Season: April to September
Peak: April
Weight: 5lb to 100lb
Average Weight: 25lb
Season: April to September
Peak: June
Weight: 5lb to 40lb
Average Weight: 15lb
Season: April to September
Peak: August
Weight: 2lb to 18lb
Average Weight: 6lb
Season: April to September
Peak: June
Weight: 10lb to 45lb
Average Weight: 20lb
Season: April to September
Peak: July
Weight: 5lb to 20lb
Average Weight: 9lb
Season: April to September
Peak: September
Weight: 1.5lb to 8lb
Average Weight: 3lb
Season: April to September
Peak: September
Weight: 0.5lb to 2lb
Average Weight: 1lb
As this is a guided holiday there are no single angler supplements
Remember that Sportquest Holidays' services are completely FREE! When you book a trip with Sportquest Holidays, you never pay more than when you book directly with the lodge and flights independently.
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| 31/07/2024 | 07/08/2024 | 8 | £2,075 | Sold Out | ||
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Prices are per person and based on 2 people sharing a twin room and 4 anglers per guide/boat. (unless otherwise stated) and are correct at the time of going to press. Subject to time of year or date and currency fluctuations, these prices may fluctuate slightly due to flight price increases or fuel surcharge.
Great location with fantastic accommodation and 'away from it all' setting.
Good fishing grounds with some limitations in adverse weather - Huge potential in Calmer conditions for Halibut, Cod and Coalfish.
The guide Marcus is fantastic. Limited by being a one man operation on site.
Recommend Blackout blinds to improve lodges during 24 hour daylight.
Self catering welcome packs. Recommend a 'basket' of Bread, Eggs, Milk, Cheese etc.
Location/fishing grounds/guides. Please send in advance to allow initial planning for the trip. (Nordic do this)
As usual, Minor points as the overall package is very good.
Hi Matt, thanks for your feedback all the tips are very helpful for future travellers.
Sounds like you guys had a great time and caught plenty of big fish.
We do have lots of maps with fishing marks for people who require them. Perhaps we will start to send them out with the paper work. I shall suggest a welcome pack as it is sometimes very helpful especially if your flight arrives late in the day and the shops are closed so that would be a great idea
All the best
Paul
Our group enjoyed a very memorable trip with excellent accommodation and a great guide called Marcus who could not have been more helpful and actually joined us for a couple of evening meals.
He gave us great information and tips on where to fish.
Your own service has also been outstanding and we all agree that we will be returning to Norway with Sportquest at some point in the future.
Hi William
Thank you for the great feedback, it sounds like you had an amazing time in Vesteralen.
Tight lines
Matt
Hello Sportsquest, the highlights were the massive Halibut I caught with a little help from the guide. Those fish do hang on and was a real pleasure to see her swim back down. Please pass my thanks on to Paul and the Swedish guide. This was a first for me and I am sure next time there may be more of us, I was a bit of a guinea pig for our fishing club. Speak to you soon
Seeing a family of killer whales in the wild was awesome.
This was my sixth trip with Sportquest and this destination was by far the most scenic
Hello Clinton, So glad you got to experience those killer whales and it was great to fish with you once again. Vesterålen is a magical place with awesome scenery. I cant wait to get back there next year
All the best
Paul
Fishing was unbelievable better than I hoped for!
Scenery Beautiful and our guide Marcus was really helpful and pleasant.
Accommodation was very clean and comfortable.
Could not fault the holiday.
Hi Luke
Thank you for the great feedback
It sounds like you had a great time in Vesteralen I will chat to you soon
Tight Lines
Another fantastic trip with Sportquest. Highlights definitely were:
The location and scenery
seeing orcas in their natural environment
the company - great set of anglers
oh...and a new Halibut PB!
Only improvement suggestion would be to install wardrobes / cupboards in the lodge bedrooms - we were literally living out of a suitcase
Hello Nick, it was great to see you again and really pleased you managed your Halibut PB. It was an awesome fish. What about the statue, you forget to mention the statue!!
Anyway, hopefully will see you again soon
All the best
Paul
What a week thank you and to get to see those whales just about put the cream on the cake. I can not believe how close the guides got us to the whales you could smell them!!!! An unforgettable experience
Both myself and my Dad had a great time shame about the weather on a couple of the days but that's fishing. Could you dropbox me the pictures you took of that huge Ling? Thanks Paul for looking after both of us we will be back
Little disappointed with how far the fishing grounds were, I suppose it would have been a bit quicker if the weather was better. All round a good holiday but that big Halibut alluded me again until next time. Thanks for all your help and especially Alice for being so understanding with my flight needs
What a great location. Stunning scenery excellent fishing and great boats. Thanks Paul for being so patient with me and teaching me some knots. Will be back next year for sure
Although the fishing was very good the travelling to the fishing grounds I thought was to long 4.5 hours one day when the sea was rough. Seeing killer whales to me was the highlight. Sometimes I just want to go fishing on a holiday at a respectable hour and not get up early in the morning to catch big fish and long distances
Hello David, Thank you for your feedback. Yes it was a tough weeks weather and those long distances would of been half the time if the sea was flat calm. But when we got out there the fishing was worth it with two Cod pushing 50lb and those ling made the journey worth it. Those Killer whales we saw were amazing and to have them so close to the boat was even more exciting.
All the best
Paul
Honestly I have no complaints! Except for the weather which is beyond anyone control, this trip could not have been better.
Alex and Jorgan went above and beyond what we expected them to do. They were both very knowledgeable and experienced in their jobs. Each night they came to the cabin and asked us what we wanted to fish for the following days as well as giving advice as to what was available and where to go to fulfill our request.
By the end of the week these two gentlemen earned my respect and trust, I would not hesitate to repeat this trip and recommend Sport Quest Holidays to anyone looking for an adventure of a time. This was my second trip from the US to Norway and I am looking forward to a 3rd I the future.
Hi John, So glad it was another successful trip for you guys. Its always a pleasure to send you guys to Norway as I know how much you love your fishing and thank you for taking the time to fill out your form, they are extremely important to us and the guides to ensure we are all doing our jobs properly. Please spread the word around as we love having anglers from the States. Hopefully we can catch up soon
Tight lines, Paul
You can buy all your fishing gear on site and get good advice on what you need for all types of fishing.
Hi Melvin, thanks for taking the time to fill out your feedback. We did mention to Paul many times that the tackle over there was actually cheaper than what you can get it for in the UK but I think he loved buying it.......
Tight lines, Paul
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.
If you are looking for a family fishing holiday then Mefjord is the destination for you. Not only is this an anglers paradise with super-sized specimen Cod, Halibut and Coalfish coming out of the waters at various times of the year but there are also a huge variety of activities on offer to keep the whole family entertained.
Ever fancied going to Norway to do battle with some of the hard fighting fish that this part of the world is known for and struggled to get your friends to join, well now is your chance to come on your own and fish with like minded anglers. The waters around Lofoten Islands are a magnet to the mighty Halibut plus all the usual species.
A great fully guided trip to Havoysund Norway. Truly an outstanding place in Norway with it being the most northerly part of Norway you can get to, you will agree with us that the fishing is World class. It is mainly known for the outstanding Halibut fishing on offer and is ideal for single anglers wanting to experience Norway.
We are extremely delighted to be able to offer you a guided fishing trip to Å in Norway which is on the stunning Islands of Lofoten. This trip is guided by a Nordic Sea Angling Guide, that will be with you every step of the way helping you to get the most out of your sea fishing holiday.
