Island
Ingøy Sjøhus
Sea Fishing in Finnmark 2026
Ingøy Sjøhus sits on Ingøy, a small island at 71°N in Måsøy municipality, Finnmark. Two self-catering units sleeping up to 6 each, surrounded by open sea, bird cliffs, and the historic Fruholmen lighthouse. Access by express boat from Havøysund.
Details are compiled from operator and third-party sources; “last updated” does not mean every field was independently verified. Confirm prices, capacity, boats, facilities and registration status before booking. To qualify for the export quota, you must both fish and stay through a registered tourist fishing business and carry individual documentation.
Quick facts
Boat fleet
| Boat | Length | Engine | Count | Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kvernø | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified | Ekkolodd, Redningsutstyr |
Species and seasons
| Species | Jan–Mar | Apr–Jun | Jul–Sep | Oct–Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cod | Best | Best | Good | Good |
| Saithe | OK | Good | Best | Good |
| Halibut | Closed | Partly closed | Best | Partly closed |
| Wolffish | OK | Good | Best | OK |
| Haddock | OK | Good | Best | Good |
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Accommodation
Seahouse apartment
Units: 2 · Max guests: 6
Kjøkken · TV · Vedovn · Kjøkkenutstyr · Sengetøy · Bad/dusj
Pricing information
Apartment (approx. 70 m², 3 bedrooms, 6 beds): NOK 600 per person per night, minimum NOK 2,400 per night. Boat rental and other extras are not publicly priced -- contact the camp for a quote.
Practical information
What we like about Ingøy Sjøhus
- ✓Genuine island stay at 71°N with express-boat access from Havøysund and Hammerfest
- ✓Fishing banks around Ingøy mean a short run to deep water for cod, saithe and halibut
- ✓Over 150 recorded bird species, midnight sun in summer, and Fruholmen lighthouse nearby
Worth knowing
- !No road access -- all transport of people and supplies runs by express boat
- !Limited capacity with only two units -- early booking is required
- !Few services on the island -- supply runs must be planned via Havøysund or Hammerfest
Tips from experienced anglers
- 1Check the express-boat schedule in the Snelandia app before travel, especially the Hammerfest departures on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
- 2Bring supplies for the whole stay -- there is no grocery store on Ingøy.
- 3Add a sauna or hot tub rental on top of the apartment for evenings after a day on the water.
Frequently asked questions about Ingøy Sjøhus
How do you get to Ingøy?
Ingøy has no road connection. Access is by express boat from Havøysund daily, and from Hammerfest on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Routes and tickets are in the Snelandia app. The nearest airports are Hammerfest, Alta and Lakselv.
What does a stay at Ingøy Sjøhus cost?
The 70 m² apartment with 3 bedrooms and 6 beds rents for NOK 600 per person per night, with a minimum charge of NOK 2,400 per night. Boat rental, sauna and hot tub are additional and priced on request.
How many units does Ingøy Sjøhus have?
The property has two self-catering units, each sleeping up to 6 people. That gives a maximum of 12 guests on site. Both units have TV, a wood stove and a kitchen.
Which species are caught around Ingøy?
The waters around Ingøy lie at 71°N and produce cod, saithe, haddock, wolffish and halibut. The area is north of 62°N, so the cod minimum is 55 cm within four nautical miles of the baselines and 44 cm farther out; haddock is 40 cm, and halibut fishing is closed from 20 December to 20 April. Confirm species and boat with the camp before booking.
Are there shops and services on Ingøy?
There is no grocery store on Ingøy. The host keeps a car available for shopping and sightseeing, but main supplies should be bought on the mainland in Havøysund or Hammerfest before the crossing. Bring boat fuel and gear with a generous margin.
Planning a fishing trip to Ingøy Sjøhus?
Confirm prices, boats, facilities and registration status directly before booking. SafeCamp360 offers camps in Finnmark tools for catch data and export-quota overview.