Fishing in Alta Fjord: Catch Cod, Halibut & Redfish

Reel in your own catch on Alta Fjord's quieter waters

A 2-hour fishing activity in Alta Fjord where you cast for cod, coalfish, haddock, redfish and Atlantic halibut with a local guide, full gear rental, life jacket and warm coverall provided. The fjord's typically calmer conditions make it accessible to anglers of moderate fitness. Children from age 6 can join with advance notice, and you can request the guide to filet and pack your catch to take home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Fishing adventure in Alta Fjord

• Board the boat in Alta Fjord
• Fish for cod, coalfish, haddock, redfish, halibut
• Request filleting and packing of catch
• Take your fish home after tour

The experience

Alta Fjord fishes for species that reward patience: cod, halibut, redfish and haddock move through these northern waters, and your guide (a local who knows where they gather) will position the boat where your odds are best. If you have a particular fish in mind, ask beforehand and the guide will head to the areas where it's most commonly found. You cast from the boat, feel the line, and land what bites. The whole thing runs two hours, which is long enough to hook something real but short enough to fit the rest of a northern day.

Everything you need to fish is there: rental gear, a life jacket that stays on, a warm coverall that cuts the wind, and borrowed boots, woolen socks, mittens and headwear if you need them. The fjord's waters tend to be calmer than open sea, though conditions shift with the weather. If seasickness is a concern, take medication three hours before you leave the dock. Upon request, the guide can filet and pack your catch, but you'll carry it with you after the tour. Plan ahead if you want to cook it that night or ship it home.

Children from age 6 can fish here. Younger children need to request permission directly with the operator beforehand. The guide speaks English and Norwegian, so the instruction and the banter work in either language. You'll need a moderate level of fitness to handle two hours on the water and the motion of casting and reeling.

What’s included

• Life jacket.
• warm coverall.
• fishing gear rental.
• boots, woolen socks, mittens and headwear to borrow.
• a local guide who speaks English and Norwegian.
• filet and packing service available upon request.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts 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.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcome

Operated by Icecube of Aurora

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and Norwegian, so you can follow the instruction and the fishing tips in whichever language you're comfortable with. Moderate fitness is needed to handle two hours casting and reeling on the water, and seasickness medication is worth taking if you're susceptible to motion on the fjord.

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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 all move through the fjord. Your guide knows the seasonal patterns and the spots where each species is most common, and can steer the boat toward whichever you're hoping to land.

Do I need my own fishing gear, or is it provided?

Fishing gear is included and ready to rent for the 2-hour trip. Life jacket, warm coverall, boots, woolen socks, mittens and headwear are all provided or available to borrow, so you only need to bring yourself and dress for northern weather.

What happens to the fish I catch?

You keep your catch and take it with you after the tour. If you ask in advance, the guide can filet and pack it for you, but you're responsible for carrying it and arranging any cooking or shipping yourself.

Is the boat ride rough, or is Alta Fjord calmer than open sea?

The fjord typically has calmer waters than the open ocean, though conditions vary with weather. If you're prone to seasickness, take medication about three hours before the tour starts.