Fishing in Alta Fjord: Catch Cod, Halibut & More

Reel in your own catch in Norway's Arctic waters

A three-hour fishing activity in Alta Fjord where you cast for cod, coalfish, haddock, redfish and Atlantic halibut from a boat guided by a local who knows where each species bites. Life jacket, fishing gear, warm coverall and borrowed boots are included. The guide teaches you how to use the equipment and can filet your catch to take home if you ask beforehand. Children from age six can join, and the fjord's typically calmer waters make it accessible even if you've never fished before.

The experience

Alta Fjord sits in Northern Norway's Arctic region, and the fishing grounds here hold species most travelers have never caught. You board with a guide who speaks English or Norwegian and knows the local spots where cod, halibut and redfish congregate. The guide handles the boat while you cast, and if you hook something, you'll feel the fight on the line. That's the moment most people come back for. The three-hour window gives you real time on the water, not a rushed pass through.

Everything you need to fish is there: rented gear, a life jacket, a warm coverall that keeps spray and wind off, and borrowed boots and socks if you didn't bring them. The guide teaches you how to set the hook and work the rod, so beginners land fish just as often as people who've done this before. Between casts, tea, coffee and biscuits keep you warm. If seasickness is a concern, take medication three hours before you leave the dock. The fjord is usually calm, but conditions shift.

When you catch something, the guide can filet and pack it for you to carry home and cook, or you can keep it whole. Either way, you're taking fresh Arctic fish off the boat yourself, not a photo and a story. The catch depends on the day and the season, but the species are there year-round.

What’s included

• Life jacket.
• warm coverall.
• fishing gear rental.
• boots, woolen socks, mittens and headwear to borrow.
• tea, coffee and biscuits.
• three hours with an English or Norwegian-speaking guide.
• instruction in using the fishing equipment.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday and SaturdayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to10h before

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

GroupUp to 5

Live guideEnglish and Norwegian

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

Moderate physical effortPets welcome

Operated by Icecube of Aurora

Is this one for you?The three hours on the water means you're casting and waiting, not rushing between stops, so the pace suits anyone who can stand and work a rod for that stretch. If you're prone to seasickness, medication taken three hours before departure makes the typically calm fjord conditions manageable.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Norwegian.

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 in Alta Fjord?

Cod, coalfish, haddock, redfish and Atlantic halibut are the main species the guide targets. The guide can take you to areas where a specific fish you want is most commonly found if you have one in mind.

Do I need fishing experience to book this?

No. The guide teaches you how to use the equipment and handle the rod, so first-time anglers catch fish regularly. A moderate level of physical fitness helps, since you're standing and casting for three hours.

What happens to the fish I catch?

You take your catch with you after the tour. The guide can filet and pack it on request so it's ready to cook, or you can keep it whole.

What's included to keep me warm?

A life jacket, warm coverall, and borrowed boots, woolen socks, mittens and headwear are all provided. Tea, coffee and biscuits are served on board to keep you warm from the inside.