Varanger Brygge
Sea Fishing in Finnmark 2026
Varanger Brygge is located in Bugøynes on the south shore of the Varangerfjord, a historic Finnish-Norwegian fishing village in Sør-Varanger municipality. The family-run operation offers boat rental, guided fishing trips, and accommodation in renovated houses, with sea fishing for cod, halibut, saithe, redfish and wolffish in the Varangerfjord plus river fishing in Neiden and Vestre-Jakobselv where current rules permit it. The Tana watercourse is closed to salmon fishing in 2026.
Quick facts
Boat fleet
| Boat | Length | Engine | Count | Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaasbøll 660 Fisker | 22.3 ft | 150 hp | 4 | Simrad-plotter (GPS), Sløyebenk om bord, Spylepumpe, Stangholdere, Redningsutstyr |
| Kaasbøll 590 | 19 ft | 80 hp | Not verified | Simrad navigasjon (GPS), Hydraulisk styring, Styrekonsoll med to seter, LED-lanterner, Redningsutstyr |
Species and seasons
| Species | Jan–Mar | Apr–Jun | Jul–Sep | Oct–Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cod | Best | Best | Good | Good |
| Halibut | Closed | Partly closed | Best | Partly closed |
| Saithe | OK | Good | Best | Good |
| Redfish | Closed | Partly closed | Partly closed | Closed |
| Wolffish | OK | Good | Best | OK |
| Haddock | OK | Good | Best | Good |
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Accommodation
Renovated house / apartment in Bugøynes
Units: 4 · Max guests: 6
Kjøkken · Bad/dusj · Oppvarming · Sengetøy · Håndklær · Wi-Fi · Parkering · Sluttrengjøring
Prices 2026
| Type | Low season | High season |
|---|---|---|
| Boat per day | 2,200 NOK | |
Boat rental from 2,200 NOK/day (Kaasbøll 590) and 3,100 NOK/day (Kaasbøll 660F). Accommodation is listed from NOK 2,935/night for the basement apartment and NOK 3,985/night for the three house units (checked 4 October 2026). Request a package quote. Contact Varanger Brygge for quotes tailored to group size, season, and selected activities.
Practical information
Address: Nesseveien 18, 9935 Bugøynes
Nearest airport: Kirkenes (KKN) (100 km)
Website: www.varangerbrygge.no
What we like about Varanger Brygge
- ✓The Varangerfjord gives access to Arctic species such as wolffish and redfish alongside cod and halibut, with a short boat run from Bugøynes harbour to the fishing grounds.
- ✓Neiden and Vestre-Jakobselv are within driving distance of Bugøynes; check current rules and permits. The Tana watercourse is closed to salmon fishing in 2026.
- ✓Year-round operation with on-site fish processing facility for gutting, filleting and freezing the catch.
Worth knowing
- !Long travel distance: Bugøynes is approximately 100 km from Kirkenes airport (KKN), the nearest airport.
- !Small village with limited shops and restaurants; Vadsø and Kirkenes are the nearest towns for larger errands.
Tips from experienced anglers
- 1The Varangerfjord is north of 62°N: minimum size for cod is 44 cm farther than four nautical miles from the baselines and 55 cm within four nautical miles of the baselines, and 40 cm for haddock in 2026. Check Fiskeridirektoratet rules before each trip.
- 2The export quota is not a separate allowance per species or only for “whitefish.” In 2026, a person aged 12+ must both fish and stay through a registered tourist fishing business and carry individual documentation; confirm the operator's procedure.
- 3King crab safari from Bugøynes is a signature Varanger experience and can be booked as an add-on to sea fishing.
Frequently asked questions about Varanger Brygge
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Planning a fishing trip to Varanger Brygge?
Confirm prices, boats, facilities and registration status directly before booking. SafeCamp360 offers camps in Finnmark tools for catch data and export-quota overview.