Sea Fishing in Finnmark – Complete Guide 2026
Finnmark is Norway's northernmost and largest county – an Arctic wilderness where the Barents Sea meets the land along an almost endless coastline. Out on the edge, the fishing villages of Gjesvær and Honningsvåg sit beneath the North Cape plateau, where cod stack up thick and king crab roam the seabed; further in, the Varangerfjord and Porsangerfjord open as sheltered alternatives when the sea builds. Here you fish for big cod, wolffish, haddock and redfish in waters many anglers never reach. In summer the sun never sets, and in winter the northern lights burn over snow-covered plateaus – Finnmark is fishing on nature's own terms.
Key facts
A glimpse of Finnmark
Fishing camps in Finnmark
| Camp | Type | Boats | Species | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sørvær Havfiske | Island | 2 pcs | Halibut, Cod, Ling | 19,600 NOK/week |
| Tufjord Brygge | Island | 6 pcs | Halibut, Cod, Saithe | See camp |
| Båtsfjord Brygge | Open sea | 7 pcs | Cod, Halibut, Saithe | See camp |
| Kongsfjord Arctic Lodge | Coastal | 1 pcs | Cod, Saithe, Haddock | See camp |
| Hasvik Hotel (Big Fish Adventure) | Island | 6 pcs | Cod, Halibut, Saithe | See camp |
| Sørøya Rorbuer og Havfiske | Island | 8 pcs | Cod, Halibut, Wolffish | See camp |
| Nordkapp Havfiske | Open sea | 7 pcs | Cod, Saithe, Halibut | See camp |
| Adventure Camp Mehamn (Nordic Safari) | Open sea | 6 pcs | Halibut, Cod, Wolffish | See camp |
| Varanger Brygge | Fjord | 4 pcs | Cod, Halibut, Saithe | See camp |
| Loppa Seafishing | Fjord | 3 pcs | Cod, Halibut, Saithe | See camp |
| Cape Marina AS | Open sea | 7 pcs | Halibut, Cod, Saithe | See camp |
| Ingøy Sjøhus | Island | 2 pcs | Cod, Saithe, Halibut | See camp |
| Nordic Sea Angling Havøysund | Open sea | 2 pcs | Halibut, Cod, Saithe | See camp |
| Stappan Sjøprodukter | Open sea | 1 pcs | Cod, Halibut, Saithe | See camp |
Seasonal calendar
Winter (Dec–Feb)
~0h daylightPolar night from November to January. Extremely cold with heavy snow and strong winds. Limited fishing opportunities, but king crab fishing is popular.
How to get to Finnmark
By air
Hammerfest (HFT), Alta (ALF), Kirkenes/Høybuktmoen (KKN)
Ferry
Hurtigruten (Bergen–Kirkenes)
Driving from Oslo
ca. 30 hours
Frequently asked questions about sea fishing in Finnmark
Can I fish for king crab in Finnmark?
What is the best time to fish in Finnmark?
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What is the fish export quota from Finnmark?
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