Guided private fishing trips

Man holding a big cod on a fishing trip outside of Tromsø
One of Explore the Arctic boats
One of Explore the Arctic boats
Man holding a cat fish on a fishing trip outside of Tromsø
Fishing outside of Tromsø
Prices from

5995 NOK

per tour

You are very welcome to experience our adventurous fishing trips with an experienced fishing guide in the pristine and rich waters outside Kvaløya, west of Tromsø.

General information

The area is a world class area for fishing and it has been well known for sea fishing for centuries. In other words, get ready for a real adventure!

We offer fishing trips of different lenghts and levels. Depending on your previous fishing experience and your desires, we will tailor-make a trip that is personalised for you. 2023 will be our eighteenth season of guiding fishing trips in the area, so our knowledge and experience is your guarantee for a successful fishing experience. During the trips we often experience close encounters with the local wildlife, which can include whales, seals, otters, sea eagles, puffins and many other arctic bird species.

During our 3 hour trip we go fishing in the scenic Kattfjord, 35 km from Tromsø. This trip is perfect for those looking for a relaxed try at sea fishing. We will teach you everything you need to know so don’t worry if this is your first time sea fishing. We will also prepare the catch for you if you want to bring it with you.

For the more experienced and dedicated angler, our 5- and 8 hour trips are the obvious choice. Before we start the trips, we discuss which species you would like to target. Our area is well-known for the halibut fishing. Every year halibuts over 100kg are caught in our area. The peaks and structures hold big cod and coalfish all year around. There are sandy plateaus which offer fantastic plaice and dab fishing. The area also offers good fishing for wolffish, haddock, tusk, ling, redfish and mackerel.

When you book a package with several trips there will be a dedicated skipper for your group. Ability to adjust start time depending on weather and to move hours between days. We do recommend that if you for example like 5 days of fishing you stay for 7 days and we take the trips the days with the best weather.

All prices in NOK, including ev VAT. Exclusive gas on all trips, we make a card reservation for fuel cost at arrival, and the total cost is to be paid before departure.
Fuel consumption: 1,5 litres/nautic mile- 3 litres/nautic mile depending on which boat.
Fjord trip: approx. 25-50 litres
Intermediate length approx. 50-100 litres
Far offshore approx. 100-200 litres

Single trips
3 hours 5 995 NOK + gas
5 hours 7 995 NOK + gas
8 hours 10 595 NOK + gas
Single trips are available to book max 7 days in advance.

The marine recourses are not endless and there are regulations for sea fishing in Norway, which we of course follow and share with you during the trip. During the fishing trip we will also teach you how to handle the catch correctly to improve the quality. We follow minimum and maximum sizes and when it comes to vulnerable spieces, we practise catch and release, as an example, release big halibuts.

Explore the Arctic is a 10,5 m long Kloster Patrol equipped with twin 300 hp yamaha engines. Explore the Arctic Jr is a 9,4 m long Arronet 30 spt equipped with twin 150 hp yamaha engine. The boats are custom built for sightseeing and fishing trips and designed with a focus on comfort and safety.

Sea fishing in Northern Norway is demanding and the equipment has to be of high quality. All the equipment is included and we only use high end gear, mainly from Shimano.

All clothing is included and we ensure you dress properly for the conditions with suitable flotation suits, boots, hat and gloves.

If you like we fillet the fish for you, vacuum pack it and label the packages with the species of fish and date of catch. We then freeze it in an airline-approved polystyrene box to take home and share with family and friends. Let us do the work and you can relax when we get ashore.

2000 NOK /18 kiloes fillet incl. vacuum bags, labels and polystyrene box.
100 NOK /kilo fillet incl. vacuum bags and labels.

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Included: Skipper/guide, fishing equipment, flotation suits, boots, socks, hat, gloves, coffee, tea, hot chocolate and pictures from the trip.
Please bring: Food if desired
Number of participants: Max. 6 persons
Level of difficulty: Easy
Departure time and place: 10:00 Lauklines Kystferie (Vasstrandveien 580, 9108 Kvaløya). Contact us if you prefer a different starting time.
Duration: 3-8 hours or longer if desired

Prices from

5995 NOK per tour

- 3 hours NOK 5 995

- 5 hours NOK 7 995

- 8 hours NOK 10 595

- Gas comes in addition

Facilities

  • Summer
  • Guide
  • Autumn
  • Spring
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • Boat (up to 12 persons)
  • Family friendly
  • Easy
  • Tea/coffee/biscuit included
  • Photo included
  • Eco certified
  • Private tour
  • Eco-Lighthouse
  • Green travel

About Explore the Arctic

We are a small adventure company with 15 years of experience in organising outdoor activities on Kvaløya and in the Tromsø area. 


Throughout the years we have developed and improved the trips, increasingly focusing on high quality and personal service for our guests. Our experience and knowledge of the area is your guarantee for a successful arctic experience!



We offer Northern Lights trips, fjord cruises, fishing trips and coastal culture trips.



During the trips our guests will learn about the area, its history and wildlife. We provide quality clothing and all kind of equipment needed. On all tours, we put effort into bringing our guests to good locations for photography. In case they are not experienced photographers, we are happy to help with the settings. Pictures taken by us during your tour are always included.



Since we started, we have focused on bringing something back to our small community. We involve local people and small local businesses in what we do. Being in nature is our passion. Photographing wildlife and spectacular natural phenomena is our driving force. Without our beautiful nature, we would not do what we do, and we like to share the importance of taking care of the surroundings during our trips. Let’s discover northern Norway, let’s Explore the Arctic.


Explore the Arctic
Phone: +47948 60 941
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://explorethearctic.no/
Vasstrandveien 580, 9108 Kvaløysletta