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Senja Havfiskesenter

Sea Fishing in Senja 2026

Senja Havfiskesenter sits on Veidmannsfjorden in the village of Medby on the west coast of Senja. Seven holiday houses with private docks, Kaasbøll sea boats with echo sounder and chart plotter, a covered filleting station and freezer storage. German-speaking host on site.

Quick facts

Location
Senja, Senja
Fishing zone
North of 62°N
Camp type
Fjord
Boats
7 pcs
Top species
Cod, Halibut, Saithe, Wolffish, Redfish, Haddock
Best season
Spring (Mar–May), Summer (Jun–Aug), Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Filleting
Yes

Boat fleet

BoatLengthEngineCountEquipment
Kaasbøll 59019.5 ft75 hp7Ekkolodd, Kartplotter, Redningsvester, Drivstoff inkludert i ukepris

Species and seasons

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

Accommodation

Holiday house, 3 bedrooms (66 m²)

Units: 6 · Max guests: 6

Kjøkken · Bad/dusj · Vaskemaskin · Oppvaskmaskin · Mikrobølgeovn · Peis · TV · Fryser · Privat brygge

Veimann large house (120 m², 4 bedrooms)

Units: 1 · Max guests: 12

Kjøkken · Bad/dusj · Vaskemaskin · Oppvaskmaskin · Peis · TV · Fryser · Privat brygge

Yttereidet large house (120 m², 4 bedrooms)

Units: 1 · Max guests: 8

Kjøkken · Bad/dusj · Vaskemaskin · Oppvaskmaskin · Peis · TV · Fryser · Privat brygge

Practical information

Address: Medbyveien 116, 9395 Kaldfarnes

Nearest airport: Bardufoss (BDU) (230 km)

Website: senjahavfiske.no/

What we like about Senja Havfiskesenter

  • The west side of Senja puts deep water in Mefjorden and Veidmannsfjorden within easy reach, with Andfjorden further out.
  • A German-speaking host and an established German reseller make travel logistics straightforward for continental guests.
  • A private dock at each house with a Kaasbøll 590 and 75 hp four-stroke outboard, so the boat is at the door.

Worth knowing

  • !Long transfer: about 230 km drive from Bardufoss airport, and longer from Tromsø.
  • !Limited local infrastructure in Medby: a grocery store about 1 km away and a restaurant 100 m away, but few other services nearby.

Tips from experienced anglers

  1. 1Halibut fishing on the west side of Senja peaks from June to September -- book the larger boat or double-check fuel range before running far offshore.
  2. 2Follow the minimum sizes north of 62°N: cod 44 cm inside the baseline and 55 cm outside, haddock 40 cm, halibut 84 cm.
  3. 3Foreign guests on registered fishing camps may export 15 kg of fish or fish products from Norway in 2026 -- the catch must be traceable to the camp and the angler.

Frequently asked questions about Senja Havfiskesenter

Where is Senja Havfiskesenter located?
Senja Havfiskesenter is located in Medby on Veidmannsfjorden, on the west coast of Senja in Senja municipality. The postal address is Medbyveien 116, 9395 Kaldfarnes. The nearest airport is Bardufoss (BDU), about 230 km by car.
What boats can guests rent?
The standard boat is a Kaasbøll 590, 19.5 ft with a 75 hp four-stroke outboard, equipped with echo sounder, chart plotter and life vests. Each boat is moored at the private dock of its assigned house.
Is there a filleting room and freezer for the catch?
Yes, the camp has a covered filleting station with running water and freezer storage for the catch. Remember the 2026 export quota of 15 kg of fish or fish products per person from a registered tourist fishing business.
What species are caught on the west side of Senja?
Main species are cod, saithe, haddock, halibut, wolffish and redfish. Skrei (winter cod) fishing peaks from February to April, halibut from June to September, while saithe and haddock are caught all season in the deeper marks off Medby and Mefjord.
Does the host speak German?
Yes, Senja Havfiskesenter has a German-speaking host on site and works with a German reseller, making it easy for German-speaking guests to book a package with flights, rental car, house and boat.

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

Source: senjahavfiske.no/ (accessed 2026-05-07)

Source: www.angelreisen-borchert.com/reiseziele/nordnorwegen-1/senja-havfiskesenter/ (accessed 2026-05-07)

Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medby (accessed 2026-05-07)

Operator site returned HTTP 200 on 2026-05-07. Address, phone and email confirmed from site.

German reseller listing used for accommodation layout (7 houses), boat spec (Kaasbøll 590, 19.5 ft, 75 hp), facility details (covered filleting station, freezer) and 2026 EUR pricing.

Used for village coordinates (69.28139 N, 17.05889 E). Exact camp position to be verified from operator.