The 8 Best Fishing Trips in Scandinavia

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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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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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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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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5.Ice Fishing Experience

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

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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6.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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7.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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8.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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