Flakstadvåg Camping og Sjøfiske
Sea Fishing in Senja 2026
Flakstadvåg Camping og Sjøfiske sits in a tiny fishing hamlet on the exposed west coast of Senja, the island known as "Norway in miniature" for its dramatic peaks and open sea right on the doorstep. The family-run camp offers well-equipped self-catering cabins for groups of 2–6, rental fishing boats, a floating dock and a dedicated filleting room with freezing facilities for your catch. The operator highlights cod and halibut as target species, but this listing has no verified catch dataset or record database.
Quick facts
Boat fleet
| Boat | Length | Engine | Count | Equipment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RANA-530 | 17 ft | 25 hp | 1 | Yamaha 25 hk motor, Sjøkart og fiskekart til låns, Tilgang til flytebrygge, Redningsvester |
| KAASBØLL-590 | 19 ft | 60 hp | 5 | Suzuki 60 hk motor, Sjøkart og fiskekart til låns, Tilgang til flytebrygge, Redningsvester |
Species and seasons
Accommodation
Small cabin (3 beds)
Units: 1 · Max guests: 3
Fullt utstyrt kjøkken · Eget bad med toalett og dusj · Soverom med 3 senger · Flatskjerm med satellitt-TV · Gratis WiFi · Egen inngang
Medium cabin (4 beds)
Units: 1 · Max guests: 4
Fullt utstyrt kjøkken · Eget bad med toalett og dusj · Soverom med 3 senger + sovesofa i spisestue · Flatskjerm med satellitt-TV · Gratis WiFi · Egen inngang med veranda
Large cabin (6 beds)
Units: 1 · Max guests: 6
Fullt utstyrt kjøkken · Eget bad med toalett og dusj · To soverom med 3 senger hver · Flatskjerm med satellitt-TV · Gratis WiFi · Egen inngang
Practical information
Address: Flakstadveien 1073, 9393 Flakstadvåg
Nearest airport: Bardufoss (BDU) (90 km)
Website: www.flakstadvag.no
What we like about Flakstadvåg Camping og Sjøfiske
- ✓Small, quiet fishing hamlet on Senja's dramatic west coast — "Norway in miniature" with peaks and open sea on the doorstep
- ✓On-site filleting room and freezing storage for your catch, plus rental boats and a floating dock
- ✓Exposed waters where the operator lists halibut and cod as target species; catches and fish size vary
Worth knowing
- !Open in the summer season only (approx. 15 May – 30 Aug) — no winter or skrei fishing from here
- !Remote hamlet (about an hour from Finnsnes) with simple but clean standard and few amenities
Tips from experienced anglers
- 1Senja's west coast is exposed — check the forecast and stay close to shore in the smaller rental boats when it blows
- 2Ask the host about the best fishing spots and borrow sea charts at reception before leaving the dock
- 3Export requires individual documentation from a registered tourist fishing business through which you both fished and stayed; labelling alone is not sufficient. Every halibut over two metres must be released.
Frequently asked questions about Flakstadvåg Camping og Sjøfiske
Does Flakstadvåg offer rental boats for fishing?
What fish species can I catch at Flakstadvåg?
Can I gut and freeze my catch at the camp?
When is Flakstadvåg open, and what does a cabin cost?
Planning a fishing trip to Flakstadvåg Camping og Sjøfiske?
Confirm prices, boats, facilities and registration status directly before booking. SafeCamp360 offers camps in Senja tools for catch data and export-quota overview.