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The 15 Best Fishing Trips in Scandinavia

43 tours  ·  from $92 a head

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 fishing trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Tromsø’s Top-Rated Fjord & Fishing Cruise – All-Inclusive - Ryøya, where the wildlife watching begins
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Tromsø’s Top-Rated Fjord & Fishing Cruise – All-Inclusive

1.Tromsø’s Top-Rated Fjord & Fishing Cruise – All-Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,017 reviews · from $142Our pick

Spend five hours aboard the family-run Capella, cruising Tromsø’s fjords and straits, stopping at Ryøya and Ramfjorden for wildlife viewing and fishing. English-speaking guides share local stories, while fish soup, vegan soup, flatbread, hot drinks, and biscuits are included. The warm cabin matters when Arctic weather turns brisk.

“We had a wonderful time, it was a whole day activity.”

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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile and Ice Fishing Adventure with Lunch - Drilling through the ice at the fishing spot
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Rovaniemi: Snowmobile and Ice Fishing Adventure with Lunch

2.Snowmobile and Ice Fishing Adventure with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 879 reviews · 5 hours · from $222

Share a snowmobile for a three-hour ride through forests, across frozen rivers, and toward a remote fishing spot near Rovaniemi. Your English-speaking Safartica guide, such as Patrik, Vasi, or Martin, supplies winter clothing, teaches ice fishing, and serves hot drinks with soup, often reindeer soup, beside a fire.

“Great trip . Good instructions on driving the snowmobile. Good fun ice fishing Nice soup in a great location”

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From Svolvaer: Lofoten Fishing Boat Cruise - Meeting the boat in Svolvær
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From Svolvaer: Lofoten Fishing Boat Cruise

3.Lofoten Fishing Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 621 reviews · 4 hours · from $135

Join Go2Lofoten from Sjømannsgata 5 in Svolvær for a four-hour sea-fishing trip with local guides such as Bor, Jonas, or Bard. You will learn basic techniques, fish for cod and pollock, hear coastal stories, and get help preparing your catch. Coffee, biscuits, rain gear, and fishing equipment are included.

“Absolutely fantastic fishing trip! The boat was well-kept and comfortable, and the guides were incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what they do. Everything felt authentic and well-organized from start to finish. Compared to other ‘tourist’ activities, this offers exceptional value for money. An unforgettable experience that I would highly recommend to anyone!”

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Tromsø: Arctic Fjord Cruise & Fishing Experience - Fishing for cod, haddock, and coal fish
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Tromsø: Arctic Fjord Cruise & Fishing Experience

4.Arctic Fjord Cruise & Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 464 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $156Top rated

Join Polar Adventures in Tromsø for a five-hour fjord cruise with wildlife spotting, fishing, warm drinks, and lunch made with Arctic fish. Guides such as Raul, Ken, and Marlene have helped make the trip lively and informative. Thermal suits keep you warm while you take in snowy mountains, sea eagles, dolphins, and coastal scenery.

“Easy booking and meet up. Both guides very friendly and engaging. Female guide (? Christina) was especially good. Magical views of sunrise and sunset, fun fishing for those who wanted to join in, nice lunch provided. Can't recommend highly enough.”

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Rovaniemi: Ice Fishing Experience - Waiting for a fish on the white silence
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Rovaniemi: Ice Fishing Experience

5.Ice Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 379 reviews · 3 hours · from $104

Spend three hours with a local English-speaking guide in the Finnish wilderness. Walk through old forest, drill a hole in thick lake ice, fish with traditional gear, and warm up in a fire-heated shelter with sausages, marshmallows, and hot drinks. Guides such as Clara, Lorenzo, Viktor, and Laura are praised for patient, family-friendly help.

“the whole experience was amazing. the guide was so friendly and helpful and made the whole experience amazing”

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From Tromso: Polar Fishing Adventure - Meeting the crew near Polar Adventures
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From Tromso: Polar Fishing Adventure

6.Polar Fishing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 341 reviews · 2 hours · from $136

Join Polar Adventures for a two-hour fishing trip from Tromsø toward Hella and Tønsvik. Your English-speaking crew provides rods, tackle, safety gear, and insulated suits. Guides such as Thomas, Roger, Paulo, and Kenny have helped beginners land cod, pollock, and coalfish, which may be cooked aboard the boat with hot drinks and snacks.

“Amazing! The straff was wonderful - got plenty of huge fishes - so much fun!”

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Rovaniemi: Ice Fishing & Snowmobile Safari Combo Day - Riding Through Arctic Forest and Across Open Snow
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Rovaniemi: Ice Fishing & Snowmobile Safari Combo Day

7.Ice Fishing & Snowmobile Safari Combo Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 268 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $190

Spend 4.5 hours riding about 20 kilometers by snowmobile, then learn ice fishing on a frozen Rovaniemi lake. English-speaking guides such as Janne, Mirlo, Sandra, and Chiara have been praised for patient instruction and local stories. Winter clothing, transfers, equipment, sausages, and hot drinks are included. A valid driving license is required.

“wonderful trip！love everything～ we took snowmobile to the fishing point. ice fishing is very interesting and we like the baked sausage and hot juice～ thanks for everthing”

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Reykjavik: Sea Fishing Boat Tour & BBQ with the Day's Catch - Learning the fishing routine on deck
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Reykjavik: Sea Fishing Boat Tour & BBQ with the Day’s Catch

8.Sea Fishing Boat Tour & BBQ with the Day’s Catch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 223 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $141

From Reykjavík’s Old Harbor, you’ll fish Faxaflói Bay for cod, haddock, pollock, rockfish, and halibut with an English-speaking crew. Guides help beginners handle the gear, and your catch can be grilled onboard with potatoes. Keep your fish if you prefer. Puffins, whales, dolphins, and rough seas are all possible parts of the outing.

“I don’t normally write reviews but I couldn’t leave Iceland until I wrote one for this trip. Starting off we were greeted with a three warm smiles and happy spirits. The crew kept the fun going all throughout the trip and made it enjoyable. By the end of the trip we didn’t want it to end not because of the fishing but the people. For the people wanted to know about the trip itself we covered three spots. Every spot had lots of fish for everyone. By lots I mean a group of 12 people ate three plates each and had lots of fish to take home. The price we…”

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Molde: Atlantic Ocean Road and Tour of Bud Fishing Village - Key points to know before booking
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Molde: Atlantic Ocean Road and Tour of Bud Fishing Village

9.Molde: Atlantic Ocean Road and Tour of Bud Fishing Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 198 reviews · 4 hours · from $124

Spend four hours touring Norway’s wild coast by bus, with photo stops at Eldhusøya, Bud, and Varden Viewpoint. You’ll cross the famous Atlantic Ocean Road, see Molde’s fjord and mountain panorama, and hear local stories from an English or German-speaking guide. The trip is made for cruise visitors and includes a back-in-time guarantee.

“we enjoyed thr Atlantic Road and the scenery along the drive. Bud Village was disappointing. We expected something to do or see at our arrival and there was nothing. I would recommend Atlantic Road especially after watching several YouTube videos before we left. Probably wouldn't recommend a combo tour with Bud Village.”

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Levi: Snowmobile Safari with Ice Fishing and Outdoor Lunch - Crossing frozen lakes and snowy forest
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Levi: Snowmobile Safari with Ice Fishing and Outdoor Lunch

10.Snowmobile Safari with Ice Fishing and Outdoor Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 195 reviews · 5 hours · from $221

Drive a two-person snowmobile through Levi’s snowy forests and across frozen lakes, then learn ice fishing before warming up in a Sami kota with hot drinks and soup cooked over an open fire. Guides such as Carlos, Javier, and Niko are praised for patient safety help. Bring your driving license and prepare for temperatures well below freezing.

“Had a great time learning how to ice fish. Didn't catch any fish but that's fishing! Snowmobiling was fun and the reindeer soup was outstanding! Guides were friendly, knowledgeable and a lot of fun.”

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From Rovaniemi: Snowshoeing and Ice Fishing Tour - Snowshoeing through fresh snow
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From Rovaniemi: Snowshoeing and Ice Fishing Tour

11.Snowshoeing and Ice Fishing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 190 reviews · 4 hours · from $135

Travel 20 kilometers north of Rovaniemi for a four-hour Arctic outing with snowshoeing, ice fishing, and basic fire-making. You will walk across snowy woodland and a frozen lake, drill your own fishing hole, and warm up with snacks in a camp shelter. Guides such as Jeremy, Archie, and Matilda are praised for making the day friendly and easy to follow.

“Klara and Fran were really good guides. We had a great time snowshoeing through the forest and ice fishing on the lake. We also enjoyed relaxing by the fire inside the camp, made our own fire using a magnesium rod, and had a sausage barbecue as well.”

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Lofoten: Traditional Fishing Trip - What you might catch by season
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Lofoten: Traditional Fishing Trip

12.Traditional Fishing Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 167 reviews · 4 hours · from $146

Join the MS Symra for a four-hour fishing trip in Lofoten. You will use a traditional line wheel, share one of 10 fishing stations, learn to fillet your catch, and hear stories about local fishing life. The crew speaks English and Norwegian. Fish may include skrei, mackerel, haddock, coalfish, or coastal cod.

“Beautiful day on the fishing trip, a must do in Norway we had much much fun… we got good guide and big fishes on our line Very recommended”

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Reykjavik: 3-Hour Sea Angling Gourmet Experience Tour - How the fishing works for first-timers
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Reykjavik: 3-Hour Sea Angling Gourmet Experience Tour

13.3-Hour Sea Angling Gourmet Experience Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 141 reviews · 3 hours · from $176

Join an English-speaking crew aboard Jóhanna for a three-hour sea angling trip from Reykjavik. Captain Jakob and deckhand Vigfoss help beginners fish Faxaflói for cod, haddock, mackerel, pollack, and catfish. Your catch is cleaned and cooked onboard with potatoes and sauce. Rain jackets and equipment are provided, but wear shoes and clothes that can get dirty.

“Amazing! We not only caught so many different fish which they cooked on the bbq into a delicious bake , we saw whales and puffins too. A different surreal way to fish with no bait and so many fish just jumping on the line!”

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Svolvær: Fishing Trip on the Lofoten Sea - The first minutes: safety, clothing, and basic technique
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Svolvær: Fishing Trip on the Lofoten Sea

14.Svolvær: Fishing Trip on the Lofoten Sea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 106 reviews · from $107

Join Captain Frank and the crew aboard MS Luna for a three-hour fishing trip from Svolvær. You’ll learn the basics, fish for cod, pollock, haddock, mackerel, halibut, and more, and may take your catch home. The small group, warm flotation suits, coffee, cabin, and toilet make this a practical choice for first-time fishers.

“This is the first time fishing ever for me. The trip started with my wife got a fish within 1 minute (thanks to Frank’s skillful fish finding) then luckily became a whale family observing/interacting one. We’ve never seen whales so close to us. A very much rewarding trip ( thanks to Captain Frank and Sweet). We all would love to come back!”

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Rovaniemi: Arctic Circle Ice Fishing Experience - From Rovaniemi to the frozen lake
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Rovaniemi: Arctic Circle Ice Fishing Experience

15.Arctic Circle Ice Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 4 hours · from $104

Travel from Rovaniemi to a frozen lake, where an English-speaking guide such as Jack, Thomas, or Halsho teaches you to drill through the ice and fish for perch, trout, rainbow trout, or whitefish. Winter clothing, gear, transport, hot juice, and sausages by a campfire are included.

“Aino, Tuomas, and Dries are incredibly professional, and attentive. It was our first ice fishing experience, and they were exceptionally patient and helpful in teaching us the techniques and sharing fascinating experiences. We laughed a lot and even danced on the ice. It was an excellent experience for us, and we are immensely grateful to them. I highly recommend them.”

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