Island

Sørvær Havfiske

Sea Fishing in Finnmark 2026

Sørvær Havfiske is located on the western tip of Sørøya island in Hasvik municipality, Finnmark. Run by local fishing guide Kjell Johansen, with two seafront apartments on Platåveien and two new Kværnø 630 HT boats with Yamaha 130 hp engines. Halibut, cod, ling and redfish are the main targets right outside the harbour.

Quick facts

Location
Hasvik, Finnmark
Fishing zone
North of 62°N
Camp type
Island
Boats
2 pcs
Top species
Halibut, Cod, Ling, Redfish, Saithe, Haddock, Wolffish
Best season
Spring (Mar–May), Summer (Jun–Aug), Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Price from
19,600 NOK/week
Filleting
Yes

Boat fleet

BoatLengthEngineCountEquipment
Kværnø 630 HT21 ft130 hp2Kartplotter, Ekkolodd, VHF-radio, AIS, SmartBoat

Species and seasons

SpeciesJan–MarApr–JunJul–SepOct–Dec
HalibutOKGoodBestGood
CodBestBestGoodGood
LingOKGoodBestOK
RedfishGoodGoodBestGood
SaitheOKGoodBestGood
HaddockOKGoodBestGood
WolffishOKGoodBestOK
Best= best seasonGood= goodOK= possible

Accommodation

Apartment 12 C/D (sleeps 8)

Units: 1 · Max guests: 8

Tre soverom · To bad med dusj · Stue · Åpen kjøkkenløsning · Terrasse mot sjøen · Wi-Fi

Apartment 12 B (sleeps 4)

Units: 1 · Max guests: 4

To soverom · Bad med dusj · Stue · Åpen kjøkkenløsning · Terrasse mot sjøen · Wi-Fi

Prices 2026

TypeLow seasonHigh season
Cabin per week19,600 NOK32,725 NOK
Boat per day2,800 NOK

Apartment 12 C/D: NOK 32,725/week + NOK 1,250 cleaning. Apartment 12 B: NOK 19,600/week + NOK 850 cleaning. Kværnø 630 HT boat: NOK 19,600/week (fuel extra). Prices as of 2026-05-07 -- confirm with the camp.

Practical information

Address: Platåveien 12, 9595 Sørvær

Nearest airport: Hasvik (HAA) (36 km)

Website: www.sorvarhavfiske.no

What we like about Sørvær Havfiske

  • Location on the western tip of Sørøya with short runs to well-known halibut grounds and deep-water fishing
  • New Kværnø 630 HT boats (2023) with chartplotter, fish finder, VHF, AIS and SmartBoat -- well equipped for the Finnmark coast
  • Complete harbour facility with cleaning bench, vacuum sealing, freezer and equipment storage

Worth knowing

  • !Remote location -- 36 km from Hasvik airport, reached via Tromsø flights or the Øksfjord ferry
  • !Limited capacity with only two apartments and two boats -- early booking required in high season

Tips from experienced anglers

  1. 1The season runs from March to end of September. Skrei (spawning cod) peaks in March-April, halibut is best June through August.
  2. 2Each boat takes a maximum of 4 anglers -- plan your group size accordingly when booking.
  3. 3Sørøya is north of 62°N: cod minimum 44 cm outside 4 nm, 55 cm in fjords/inside the baseline, haddock 40 cm. Check the halibut closed season Dec 20-Mar 31.

Frequently asked questions about Sørvær Havfiske

What boats does Sørvær Havfiske offer?
Two Kværnø 630 HT aluminium boats, new in 2023, with Yamaha 130 hp outboards. Each boat has chartplotter, fish finder, VHF, AIS and SmartBoat, and takes up to 4 anglers. Boat rental is NOK 19,600 per week, fuel charged separately.
When is the season and which species can I fish?
The season runs from early March to end of September. Main species are halibut, cod, skrei (winter/spring spawning cod), ling, redfish, saithe, haddock and wolffish. Halibut fishing is best from June through August, while skrei peaks in March and April.
Is there a filleting room and freezer facilities?
Yes, the harbour facility has a cleaning bench, vacuum sealing and freezer so guests can process and store their catch. Storage space for equipment and clothing is also available. Remember the export quota of 15 kg fish or fish products per person aged 12 and over when leaving Norway in 2026.
How do I get to Sørvær?
The nearest airport is Hasvik (HAA), 36 km away, with Widerøe flights from Tromsø. Sørvær Havfiske offers airport pickup. Alternatively, take the ferry from Øksfjord to Hasvik and drive on to Sørvær on the western tip of Sørøya.
How many guests can stay and fish at the same time?
There are two seafront apartments at Platåveien 12: 12 C/D at approx. 120 sqm for up to 8 guests, and 12 B at approx. 60 sqm for up to 4 guests. Total capacity is 12 guests, split across two boats that take 4 anglers each.

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Information based on Sørvær Havfiske's official website and public sources. SafeCamp360 is not affiliated with Sørvær Havfiske unless otherwise stated. Prices and availability should be confirmed directly.

Source: www.sorvarhavfiske.no (accessed 2026-05-07)

Source: geographic.org/streetview/norway/finnmark/hasvik/sorvaer.html (accessed 2026-05-07)

Boats, accommodation, pricing, season, contact details, address and Hasvik airport distance fetched from sorvarhavfiske.no on 2026-05-07. Originally requested domains (sorvaerbrygge.no, soroyahavfiskecamp.no, sorvaer.no) all DNS-failed -- this is the active operator at the same Sørvær location.

Street-level coordinates for Platåveien, 9595 Sørvær (70.63408, 22.02467). Building-specific coordinates for #12 not separately verified.