Fishing around Nolsoy: Catch Cod, Haddock & Halibut

Cast your line in waters where seals, dolphins and puffins share the same ecosystem

A four-hour fishing trip from Tórshavn to Nolsoyfjørð and the surrounding waters, where you catch cod, haddock, mackerel and halibut with all equipment provided. The boat departs Tórshavn, sails to the day's best fishing grounds, and returns with your catch. A live guide speaks English or Danish. Children are welcome from age six.

Step-by-step itinerary

Fishing and wildlife around Nolsoy

• Sail from Tórshavn to Nolsoyfjørð
• Admire sea and marine life views
• Spot fish and marine species near Nolsoyfjørð
• Select best fishing spot with captain
• Fish for cod, mackerel, and others
• Return to Tórshavn with catch

The experience

The boat leaves Tórshavn and sails to Nolsoyfjørð, where the captain reads the water and positions you at the day's most productive fishing spot. You cast for cod, haddock, mackerel and the occasional halibut. All the tackle is on board and included, rigged and ready. The crew handles the technical side. You focus on the line. Four hours gives you real time to fish, not a rushed pass through the grounds.

Nolsoy itself is a working seabird colony. On the approach and return, you'll see puffins, guillemots and gannets on the cliffs, and seals hauled out on the rocks. Dolphins and whales surface occasionally. The marine life is part of the day, not a separate tour, but what shares the water you're fishing in. Tap water, coffee and tea are on board. Bring or arrange any other provisions you want.

The trip suits anyone who can sit upright and hold a rod, from age six up. Infants travel on an adult's lap. Public transport runs near the departure point in Tórshavn, and the boat returns to the same spot, so you can plan the rest of your day around the four-hour window.

What’s included

• All fishing tackle and equipment.
• coffee and/or tea.
• tap water.
• a live guide in English or Danish.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Danish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tórshavn Sea Adventures

Is this one for you?Four hours leaves room for another activity or a meal elsewhere in your day, but not enough for a second full excursion. Book this if you want to fish without committing the whole afternoon, or if Nolsoy's seabird cliffs and marine life are the draw and the fishing is the method to get out on the water and see them.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Danish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What fish can I actually catch around Nolsoy?

Cod, haddock, mackerel and halibut are the main species you'll fish for in Nolsoyfjørð and the surrounding waters. The captain positions the boat based on what's running that day, so the catch varies with the season and conditions.

Is all the fishing gear included, or do I need to bring my own?

All fishing equipment is on board and included in the price. The gear is high quality and rigged by the crew, so you arrive ready to cast.

What wildlife might I see besides fish?

Nolsoy hosts one of the world's largest storm petrel colonies, and you'll see puffins, guillemots and gannets on the cliffs. Seals rest on the rocks, and dolphins and whales occasionally surface in the waters you're fishing.

How long is the whole trip, and what time does it start?

The trip runs four hours total, departing from Tórshavn. The boat sails to the fishing grounds, you fish, and then return to the same departure point.